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WMATA Real-Time Parking Information Feasibility Study Dynamic Message Signs (DMS) Chapter 4: REAL-TIME PARKING TECHNOLOGY Dynamic message signs (DMS) have been used in a number of parking pilot applications and are currently in use in at least one permanent installation in the U.S. DMSs are placed on the roadside by the state or local highway authority. DMSs are widely used in limited access highways to provide drivers with event and incident information, travel information, and other types of information. The parking information system in operation at two Metra commuter railroad stations in the Chicago area uses eight dedicated signs to convey the number of available spaces. The signs indicate the number of spaces available; if the lot is full, the signs display the word “FULL.” The signs were configured such that a loss of power or information input would still leave the signs providing directional information to the stations. DMSs were also used in two identified pilot projects. For the Rockridge BART demonstration project in Oakland, California, temporary DMS were placed on the freeway near the station indicating the number of spaces available at the station and provided information on how to reserve a space. After the demonstration ended, the signs were removed, although other elements of the demonstration were retained, including the reservation system. The Seattle Center project included signs that could indicate the number of available spaces in multiple facilities. However, they were not placed into operation due to lack of operating funds. The success of the Metra system likely owed much to the successful coordination of the agencies involved, including the Metra, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and the two municipalities that operate the lots. IDOT originated the project, which would likely have eased the process of placing DMS on the highways. Day to day operation of the system is overseen by Metra. Internet Applications Several installations use the worldwide web to transmit parking availability information via the Internet. Both the Portland and Minneapolis airports make parking availability information available via the web. Each airport provides general information regarding availability and percentage of available spaces that are filled. The municipal parking facilities operated by the City of Santa Monica provide similar information via the web but also include the number of spaces available. Facility capacity is also available, and information for each facility can be reached via a unique web address. Percentage of capacity available is not provided. Predictive parking availability is not used anywhere, although historic information should be available and predicative capability could possibly be added with minimal effort. Figure 4-1 provides illustrations of web pages applications and Figure 4-2 illustrates feed for handheld devices. Page 4-10 June 2009
WMATA Real-Time Parking Information Feasibility Study Figure 4-1 Internet Web Page Application Examples Chapter 4: REAL-TIME PARKING TECHNOLOGY Portland Airport Web Site Parking Information Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport Web Site Parking Information City of Santa Monica Parking Information Web page Page 4-11 June 2009
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