Contemporary Approaches to Parking Pricing: A Primer

2012PDFTech ReportFHWA-HOP-12-026Parking feesPay parkingUnited StatesUnited States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of OperationsUnited States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of OperationsGreenberg, A.Federal Highway AdministrationThis primer discusses advances covering a broad array of parking pricing applications, available technology, preferred user accommodations, and strategies for gaining public acceptance for policy changes. The information provided is meant to increase awareness of innovative approaches, help communities design strategies that are applicable to their unique needs, and encourage new innovations in the field of parking pricing. The programs and policies discussed here are likely just the beginning of what will be transformative changes to parking management across the United States. Parking professionals will find ways to use technology that have not yet been considered, parking managers will push for more advanced equipment, parking technology will become more affordable, and consensus builders will advance new policies. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) hopes that this primer helps to further discussion and innovation during this exciting period.82