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The Transport Master Plan for Qatar

Parking Policies and Management for Qatar - 12th March 2007

Presentation Participants

> Mr Steven Konstas

Assistant Project Manager (TMPQ)

> Mr Mark Gould

Principal Transportation Consultant (Scott Wilson)

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Overview of Presentation
PART 1 Parking Context > Master Plan Study Aims > Parking Study Purpose > The Study Process > Purpose of this Workshop PART 2 Parking Issues & Management > Existing Parking Issues in Qatar > Review of International Parking Practices > Parking Strategy Development > The Next Steps
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Part 1 Parking Context

Part 1 Parking Context

Mr Steven Konstas (PTV Middle East) Assistant Project Manager (TMPQ)

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Master Plan Study Aims

> The Transport Master Plan Study aims to develop a multimodal
transportation system that: > Serves existing, proposed and future developments with an efficient, safe
and attractive road network and public transportation system;

> Promotes economic development of the country through the efficient and
effective movement of goods, and people;

> Minimises the adverse economic, social and environmental impacts of the
existing car dominated transportation system;

> Promotes the use of public transportation, alternative modes of travel, travel
demand management, and transportation system management; and

> Provides a system of safe and efficient footpaths and bicycle routes for
pedestrians and cyclists.

> This is being achieved via the consideration of a large number of

Transport elements, including Parking.
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Parking Study Purpose

> Develop an Understanding of Parking Conditions and Issues in Qatar, in
Particular Greater Doha

> Provide an Overview of Parking Issues in Regional Centres, such as Al

Khor, Al Wakra, Mesaieed etc.

> Identify Linkages With Other Transport Master Plan Elements, In

Particular Land Use Planning

> Review Existing Parking Regulations and Administration > Review International Best Practice and Examine Their Merits and
Problems

> Agree Short, Medium and Long Term Visions for Parking Policy As Qatar
Continues to Prosper

> Assist Planners and Engineers in the Continued Expansion of Doha by

Providing Guidance

> Develop Parking Policies, Strategies and Actions That Are Clear,
Equitable and Practical
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Parking Study Process

STAGE 1
Review Local Parking Issues

STAGE 2
Analyse Future Growth, Population And Land Use Projections

STAGE 3
Parking Demand Surveys
(turnover & occupancy) April 07

International Literature Review, Parking Vision and Objectives

Assessment of Future Parking Demands Including Modal Split

Location Issues and Analysis

Existing Parking Conditions and Literature Review Working Paper

Assessment of Future Parking Demands Working Paper

Existing Situation Report

Parking Strategy and Action Development

Parking Policy Paper

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Parking Study Process

STAGE 1
Review Local Parking Issues

STAGE 2
Analyse Future Growth, Population And Land Use Projections

STAGE 3
Parking Demand Surveys
(turnover & occupancy) April 07

International Literature Review, Parking Vision and Objectives

Assessment of Future Parking Demands Including Modal Split

Location Issues and Analysis

Existing Parking Conditions and Literature Review Working Paper

Assessment of Future Parking Demands Working Paper

Existing Situation Report

Parking Strategy and Action Development

Parking Policy Paper

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Linkages With Other Master Plan Elements

Travel Demand Management Land Use Planning Public Transport Strategy

Intelligent Transport Systems

PARKING STRATEGY

Road Network Hierarchy

Transport Impact Assessment

Transport Implementation Programme

Truck Policy & Route Network

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Purpose of this Workshop

> To Present Stage 1 of the Study Process, Including:
> Review of Existing Parking Conditions and Issues in Qatar > Review of International Best Practice > Proposed Short, Medium and Long Term Visions for Parking Policy in
Qatar

> UPDA Feedback > Identification of the Next Steps in the Study Process

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Participation of Workshop Invitees

> Are the issues we have listed the issues as you see them? > What problems/benefits do you/your group experience through
parking?

> Why do you oppose/support current parking practice? > What would be your ideal parking situation? How does this fit with
your ideal view of Greater Doha?

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Part 2 Parking Issues & Management

Part 2 Parking Issues & Management

Mr Mark Gould (Scott Wilson) Principal Transport Consultant

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Existing Parking Issues In Qatar

> The following issues have been identified from on-site
observations and consultation: > On-Street Parking Issues > Off Street Parking Issues (surface lots and parking garages) > Parking Administration, Regulation and Enforcement

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On-Street Parking Issues

> Obstructions causing interference and potential conflicts

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On-Street Parking Issues (cont)

> Kerbside roadspace conflicts between different users > Bus stops typically inappropriately located within existing onstreet parking areas

> Bus forced to stop within kerbside lane interfering with main
line traffic flow

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On-Street Parking Issues (cont)

> Poor parking management > Parking arrangement for two-way traffic flow substandard > Poor driver behavioural issues impact on parking

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On-Street Parking Issues (cont)

> Illegal parking of designated areas > Parking interfering with pedestrian amenity

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On-Street Parking Issues (cont)

> Double Parking

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On-Street Parking Issues (cont)

> Road Safety (angled parking)

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On-Street Parking Issues (cont)

> Road Safety (parallel parking)

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On-Street Parking Issues (cont)

> Truck Loading/Unloading

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On-Street Parking Issues (cont)

> Summary of Key Issues:
> Many Parking Layouts Require Manoeuvres Into Moving Traffic
Lanes (Not compatible with the road hierarchy)

> Parking In Dense Core Urban Areas Is Unregulated > Preferred Angle Parking Requires Wide Roads > Low Enforcement Activity > Some Parking Spaces Are Poorly Marked, Poorly Signed and
Poorly Located

> Limited Number of Taxi Parking Zones > Limited Number of Loading/Unloading Zones > Limited Special Parking for Disabled

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Off-Street Parking Issues

> Inadequate parking design and geometry (Parking Garage)

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Off-Street Parking Issues

> Inadequate parking design and geometry (Parking Lot)

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Off-Street Parking Issues (cont)

> Limited Signage and Road Markings (Parking Garage)

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Off-Street Parking Issues (cont)

> Bus and truck parking (typically in built-up residential areas)

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Off-Street Parking Issues (cont)

> Private Access (for example to garage)

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Off-Street Parking Issues (cont)

> Summary of Key Issues:
> Poor Design and Geometry, Resulting In:
Poor Circulation Unbalanced Utilisation Unnecessary points of conflict Limited Provision for Pedestrians (not safe)

> Limited Off Street Parking Provision In Some Existing Retail and
Commercial Centres

> Poorly Located Off-Street Parking Provision > Limited Directional Signage > No Dedicated Bus or Truck Parking

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Parking Administration, Regulation and Enforcement

> Fine written predominantly in Arabic > The cost of the fine not made available > No information of how and where to
pay fine

> No information on site specific location

of traffic violation

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Parking Administration, Regulation and Enforcement (cont)

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Current infringement types and levels of fine not conducive for effective parking management
Infringement Type Current Fine

Parking or waiting in places related to pedestrian walkways and sidewalks Parking or stopping on bridges, overpasses, and tunnels Parking or stopping in the middle of the road near curves or heights Parking or stopping near crossroads, parks entrances, roundabout, pedestrian walkways, and bus stops for less than fifteen meters. Parking or stopping in the middle of the road beside continuous line marking. Parking or waiting in places that might prevent other road users from noticing the traffic lights or other road signs. Parking or stopping in front of exits or entrances of gas stations, garages, hospitals, emergencies, fire stations, police stations, military regions, and schools Parking or stopping in places that might stop other parking vehicles from moving. Parking or stopping in the middle of the road beside another parked vehicle. Parking or stopping in a prohibited parking and stopping areas.

200 300 QR 200 300 QR

300 QR 200 300 QR 200

200 300 QR

300 QR 200
200 300 QR

200 300 QR

300 QR 200
200 300 QR
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Parking Administration, Regulation and Enforcement (cont)

> Summary of Key Observations:
> No Particular Department Within Traffic Police To Deal With
Parking Enforcement

> Traffic Law Is Not Comprehensive > Parking Fine Level and Framework Does Not Form A Sufficient
Deterrent to Illegal Parking

> Signage, Road Markings, and Equipment to Support Parking

Enforcement Are Limited

> Planning Laws Enforcing Parking Provision for New

Development are Limited

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Review of International Parking Practices

> Purpose:
> To Reflect Different Cultural and Political Approaches to Parking > To Highlight Different Procedural Approaches > To Identify The Priorities Assigned To Different Parking And
Wider Policy Issues

> To Compare The Global Spectrum Of Approaches To Parking

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Review of International Parking Practices

> The Review Included the Following Countries:
> North America > Austrailia > United Kingdom > Netherlands > Austria > Switzerland > Finland > United Arab Emirates > Bahrain

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Review of International Parking Practices

> Summary Of Findings:
> Overall Trend Is To Move Away From Meeting Parking Demand
and to Start Managing It More Effectively

> Trend Is Driven By The Need To Provide Environmentally

Sustainable Development In Increasingly Congested and Polluted City Centres

> North American Experience

> Increased awareness of the need for integration of policy with
public transport provision

> Early Stages of Travel Demand Management Implementation

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Review of International Parking Practices

> Austrailian Experience:
> Initiatives Vary Considerably Between Cities > Parking Used To Reduce Congestion In Cities By Reducing
Inner CBD Parking In Favour of Public Transport

> United Kingdom Experience

> Supply Limited By Maximum Permitted Levels of Parking
Provision For New Development

> Inner London Has The Highest Parking Charges In The World In
Addition To Cordon Congestion Charging (8 per day)

> Severe Parking Penalties Act As A Deterrent > Multi-dimensional matrices commonly used to assess land use
against public transport accessibility (good PT=limited parking provision)
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Review of International Parking Practices

> Other European Experience:
> Important to Inform Local Resident and Business Community of
Parking Policy Benefits (Netherlands)

> Parking Policy Needs To Consider the Possible Economic

Impacts on City Centres (Netherlands)

> Early Adoption of New Technology Can Expand Policy Options

(Austria)

> Management of Parking Using Permits for Different Classes of

Vehicle and Driver (Austria)

> Taxes on Private Parking Spaces to Encourage Use of Public

Transport (Switzerland)

> Encouragement of Company Parking Policies (Switzerland) > Allow Some Parking To Be Located Outside Of A Development
Site Dual Use Parking Spaces (Finland)
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Review of International Parking Practices

> Middle East Experience:
> Prescriptive Parking Policy Based on Land Use and Location
Relative To The CBD (Dubai)

> Based On Statistical Analysis of Surveyed Parking Demand

(Dubai)

> Minimum Parking Provision Requirements Are Applied,

Consequently Congestion Is Very Severe (Bahrain)

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No. of Spaces Per 100sqm GFA 0.00

Central London Paris Sydney Toronto Lyon Barcelona Madrid Hamburg Helsinki Doha (APPLIED) Frankfurt Dubai Manama Doha (QCDM) Doha (CSDM) Los Angeles Miami San Diego
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0.07 0.07 0.60 0.60 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.90 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.54 1.54 1.67 1.67 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.40 2.20 2.43 2.15 2.50 3.60 2.86 3.13 4.30 4.30 4.30 4.30 7.00 7.00

1.00

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5.00

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Review of International Parking Practices

> International Comparison of Parking Requirements:

Commercial Retail Location

Parking Strategy Development

> The Vicious Circle:
Higher Traffic Flows Reduced Highway Capacity

Increased Parking Provision

Highway Corridor Widening ?

Land Use Development

Increased Highway Capacity

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Parking Strategy Development

> The Virtuous Circle:
Increased Public Transport Demand Increased Public Transport Viability

Parking Demand Management

Increased Public Transport Provision

Land Use Development

Increased Public Transport Capacity

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Vision For Parking

VISION 2007 to 2012
Context: Increasing population Travel times and congestion starting to deteriorate

VISION 2012 - 2020

Context: Increasing population Increasing urban consolidation along coastal strip (West Bay to Lusail) Increasing traffic congestion Introduction of mass transit system

VISION After 2020

Context: Increasing population (nearly doubled) Transport Plan for the Greater Doha fully implemented

Parking: Efficient use of existing parking supply Statutory provisions for medium to long term vision in place

Parking: Culture of public transport usage within Greater Doha Parking essentially used as a TDM tool.

Parking: Parking efficient and cost effective In good areas of public transport, parking used as a TDM tool

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The Study Process - Next Steps

STAGE 1
Review Local Parking Issues

STAGE 2
Analyse Future Growth, Population And Floor Space Analysis

STAGE 3
Parking Demand Surveys
(turnover & occupancy)

(April 07)

International Literature Review, Parking Vision and Objectives

Assessment of Future Parking Demands Including Modal Split

Location Issues and Analysis

Existing Parking Conditions and Literature Review Working Paper

Assessment of Future Parking Demands Working Paper (May 07)

Existing Situation Report (June 07)

Parking Strategy and Action Development (July 07)

Parking Policy Paper (August 07)

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The Study Process - Next Steps

STAGE 1
Review Local Parking Issues

STAGE 2
Analyse Future Growth, Population And Floor Space Analysis

STAGE 3
Parking Demand Surveys
(turnover & occupancy)

(April 07)

International Literature Review, Parking Vision and Objectives

Assessment of Future Parking Demands Including Modal Split

Location Issues and Analysis

Existing Parking Conditions and Literature Review Working Paper

Assessment of Future Parking Demands Working Paper (May 07)

Existing Situation Report (June 07)

Parking Strategy and Action Development (July 07)

Parking Policy Paper (August 07)

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The Next Steps

> Confirm That All Existing Parking Issues Have Been
Identified (Via This Workshop)

> Quantify These Issues Via A Programme Of Surveys and

Analysis April 07 (Stage 2)

> Identify A Shortlist of Parking Policies, Strategies and

Actions (Stage 3)

> > > >

UPDA Feedback Further Workshop to Discuss Overall Strategy Finalise Parking Policy Paper Provision of a Trip and Parking Generation Manual to Guide Developers, Engineers and Planners Facilities
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> Provision of a Best Practice Guide for Designing Parking

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