Parkıng Use and Management Needs in A Compact Coastal Cıty: A Case Study

Creative Commons License

Yentimur M. F., Kütük T.

Far East Asia 7th International Conference on Applied Sciences, Tokyo, Japonya, 20 - 26 Ağustos 2026, ss.121-132, (Tam Metin Bildiri)

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Tokyo
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Japonya
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.121-132
  • Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Urban parking shortages and inefficient space allocation can intensify traffic circulation, increase search time, and weaken access to compact city centers. This study evaluates parking-use patterns, user preferences, parking-search difficulties, perceived parking adequacy, and satisfaction with municipal parking services in Rize city center. A survey-based, cross-sectional, and descriptive design was used. Survey responses obtained through consecutive administration periods were harmonized and evaluated as an overall dataset; the analytical sample included up to 556 respondents, depending on the item. The results show that 375 of 551 respondents (68.1%) owned a private vehicle. Moderate private-vehicle use was the most common category, whereas 290 of 551 respondents (52.6%) reported using existing parking facilities rarely or very rarely. Parking demand was concentrated between 12:01 and 17:00, and covered or indoor parking was the leading facility preference. Finding a parking space was difficult for 475 respondents (85.4%), 419 (75.4%) evaluated the available supply as inadequate, and 396 (71.2%) considered charges high. Satisfaction was limited: 144 respondents (25.9%) were satisfied with municipal parking actions, while 198 (35.6%) were satisfied with the parking-meter service. Long-term expectations were divided, although deterioration was the largest single response category. The findings support an integrated policy package combining demand management, short-stay regulation, progressive pricing, physical and digital information, secure and well-maintained off-street facilities, public transport integration, and stronger enforcement of on-street parking rules.

Keywords: Urban parking; Parking behavior; Parking preference; Parking adequacy; Parking management; Rize