On and Off-Street Parking-Meaning and Difference
When vehicles are parked on the street, along with
the sidewalk or anywhere on the street is called On-street parking. In
some streets, you can always park your vehicle on the street, but sometimes
there are restrictions. There are also on-street parking situations where you
need a parking permit to park. The points of difference between On and
Off-Street Parking are:
Cost and Time
of Construction
The development cost of on-street parking is relatively low,
while the construction cost of off-street parking is relatively high. Also, the
time for development and implementation is likely to be shorter for on-street
parking than for off-street parking facilities.
The approx. time for Development required in on street is
relatively short as it includes mainly the selection of site, painting etc. On
the other hand, off street takes relatively long as it requires an arrangement
for finance, and construction of facilities, as basics.
Physical and Operational Requirements
On street parking needs some physical changes like
painting, installation of signage, parking meters, etc. Whereas off-street
parking needs securing of land, paving, installation of a toll collection
system, equipment, and construction of administrative buildings etc.
If we talk about the operational arrangement, in on-street
parking inspection by traffic police or private sector is required. Off street
does not require enforcement and the facility can be operated solely by the
private sector.
Place of
Parking and Users
Off-street parking means parking your vehicle anywhere but
on the streets. These are usually parking facilities like garages and
lots. Off-street parking can be both indoors and outdoors. Off-street parking
also includes private lots, garages and driveways.
The users of on-street parking are casual users who use the
space for a short period of time. Off street parking users differ from short to
long-term, i.e. monthly tenants and regular users.
In many urban centres,
some areas are exclusively allotted for parking which will be at some distance
away from the mainstream of traffic. Such a parking is referred to as
off-street parking. They may be operated by either public agencies or private
firms
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