Citation

Box PC. ITE J. 1981; 51(12): 12-15.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, Institute of Transportation Engineers)

DOI

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Abstract

This study examined the assumptions made by some agencies or managements that special elements may be needed in parking lots for pedestrian protection. It also studied the question as to whether a safety relationship can be found between parking angle, stall width or other variables in parking layout. Results show a very low proportion of parking lot accidents involve injuries. Pedestrian accidents represent an even smaller fraction, and special pedestrian protection within parking lots was not found to be justified. No need was found to restrict diagonal crossing of parking rows. A significant increase in accident frequency was associated with higher parking turnover activity. Finally, the 90 degree parking layout appears to offer safety advantages as compared with lesser parking angles, however further research here is needed.