Lead Researcher: Constantine Samaras Exploring the Economic, Environmental, and Travel Implications of Changes in Parking Choices due to Driverless Vehicles Lead Researcher: Constantine Samaras Project Team: Corey D. Harper, Chris T. Hendrickson, Constantine Samaras
Exploring the Economic, Environmental, and Travel Implications of Changes in Parking Choices due to Driverless Vehicles How do changes in parking choices due to driverless vehicles impact travel demand, parking revenues, and energy use. At what AV penetration rate could we begin to see significant increases in the number of low occupancy parking lots and garages? What are the safety and land use implications of these parking decisions? Seattle, WA as a case study 2
Exploring the Economic, Environmental, and Travel Implications of Changes in Parking Choices due to Driverless Vehicles: Outcomes We found At 50% AV penetration we could begin to see an increasing number of paid parking lots become unprofitable. Distant parking by AVs are not likely to cause significant increase total travel demand and energy use in Seattle due to geography. Congestion from extra travel is dependent on time of day and travel routes and could cause impacts along the routes. Parking demand management strategies could change behavior. Reduced parking demand could lead to changes in land use. Peer-reviewed paper published : Exploring the Economic, Environmental, and Travel Implications of Changes in Parking Choices due to Driverless Vehicles, ASCE Journal of Urban Planning and Development, 2018. 3