Technology Brief: Accelerating SmartPark Deployment Strategic Plan

2019Technology BriefPDFBriefFMCSA-RRT-18-014(b)Advanced traveler information systemsScannersParkingParking guidance systemsTruckingFreight transportationTruck stopsTruck facilitiesDoppler radarSide looking radarIntelligent transportation systemsTruck parkingtruck parking space availabilitytruck parking informationside scanneroverhead scannerlight curtainUnited StatesUnited States. Department of Transportation. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Office of Analysis, Research, and TechnologyUnited States. Department of Transportation. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Office of Analysis, Research, and TechnologyUnited States Federal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationSmartPark is a system that disseminates real-time parking availability information to truck drivers. Several States have launched pilot programs, but widespread deployment has been slow. Because SmartPark is expected to improve compliance with hours-of-service regulations and aid in safe, legal parking, its use aligns with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration\u2019s (FMCSA\u2019s) safety goals. This study sought to identify barriers limiting the deployment of SmartPark programs, and offers specific actions to speed deployment. Table 1 provides a summary of recommended actions, by barrier, actor, and time frame.79