SMARTPARKS : THE NEXT GENERATION IN PARK-AND-RIDE FACILITIES

This article looks at the concept of smart park-and-ride (P&R) lots also known as Smart Parks. It describes the benefits that can be achieved by incorporating Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) within a P&R network. The author discusses the Santa Clara Valley Transit Authority (VTA) Spart Park concept, which includes improved lot and system efficiency, expanded awareness of the P&R facility, and improved route planning capabilities for the user.