1. Florida State University Parking Analysis

2. Overview The designated site in question The designated site in question Data observed Data observed The “parking situation” problem The “parking situation” problem Improvement plan to fix the “parking situation” Improvement plan to fix the “parking situation” Alternative ideas of the improvement plan Alternative ideas of the improvement plan The Knowledge obtained The Knowledge obtained Summary Summary

3. The Site The site we observed is the paved student parking lot behind Louis Shores building. The site we observed is the paved student parking lot behind Louis Shores building. Parking Garage 2 is located in front of this lot. Parking Garage 2 is located in front of this lot. Photo courtesy of Bryan Valentine

4. Data Collection Date of Observation: September 01, 2006; 9:20am – 9:50am. Date of Observation: September 01, 2006; 9:20am – 9:50am. Graph of Parking Lot Occupancy 150 Approximated Total Parking Spots Available: 150 Spaces (x6)

5. Data Collection More space can be used for parking on the property. More space can be used for parking on the property. –Along the front parallel to Park Avenue. There are trees that could be removed. –On both corners of the property, there is more room for parking spaces. –Approximation of 65-75 more parking spaces could be constructed. Photo courtesy of Bryan Valentine

6. The Problem The problem is simple. The problem is simple. –There is not enough parking in this is lot. –Only one entrance limits the traffic in and out of the facility. –The university is not using all its property as best at they could. –Local residence halls contribute to the lot being full 24/7.

7. Plan for Improvement Up-rise Parking Complex Number 5 Up-rise Parking Complex Number 5 Photo courtesy of Bryan Valentine

8. The Plan We propose to tear down all the property including the wasted parts talked about earlier. We propose to tear down all the property including the wasted parts talked about earlier. Then we build up! A 5 story parking complex will be built. Then we build up! A 5 story parking complex will be built. The new parking garage will hold on the top 2 floors restricted parking for residence hall students only. The new parking garage will hold on the top 2 floors restricted parking for residence hall students only. Rest of the parking will still be more than double the previous parking than the lot before. Rest of the parking will still be more than double the previous parking than the lot before. Both types of students will be accommodated. Both types of students will be accommodated.

9. Alternative Plans Making the new garage an annual parking permit facility. Making the new garage an annual parking permit facility. If not getting a parking garage, then the space that is unused in the area can be used for more parking. If not getting a parking garage, then the space that is unused in the area can be used for more parking. –Some of this free space is show in the picture ->. Or in an entirely different option, a bus station could be constructed. There would be dedicated bus route from a parking facility off campus to the newly constructed bus station. Or in an entirely different option, a bus station could be constructed. There would be dedicated bus route from a parking facility off campus to the newly constructed bus station. Photo courtesy of Bryan Valentine

10. Knowledge If nothing is done about this problem that is presented here: If nothing is done about this problem that is presented here: –Students will be late for class.  Students will do poorly in their studies.  Students will find alternative (illegal) means for parking. –Accidents will occur.  The stress of getting a spot to park will create road rage causing wrecks.  The many students walking on campus can be injured due to increased traffic.

11. Summary What we discussed. What we discussed. –Data collected on site to analyze. –The problem reached from the data. –Plans for improvement of the parking problem. –A few alternate ideas that could be developed further. –The knowledge obtain from the project.