International Journal of Innovation and Development

Parking Characteristics, Policies and Management: An Empirical Evaluation on Kumasi Technical University Campus

Kwame Kwakwa Osei

Kumasi Technical University

Jack Nti Asamoah

Kumasi Technical University

Abena Agyeiwaa Obiri-Yeboah

Kumasi Technical University

Lord Adu-Gyamfi

Kumasi Technical University

Keywords: Parking; Demand and Supply; Accumulation; Turnover, Policy, and Management

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Abstract

Kumasi Technical University has well-designed parking areas though demand exceeds capacity. If unchecked, the high vehicle population growth will worsen the problem. Most university parking facilities are evaluated from an operational perspective without considering policies and user perceptions that are equally important for efficient use and management. This study sought to improve Kumasi Technical University (KsTU) parking to meet user expectations through these questions: 1) What policies and plans guide parking provision and management on KsTU campus? 2) What are the perceptions of staff and students about the existing parking facility? 3) What is the pattern of parking on KsTU campus and to what extent does the parking facility meet the current demand? 4) What are the possible improvement strategies for parking facility on KsTU campus? Structured questionnaires, in-depth interviews and parking studies were employed to meet the study objectives. It was discovered that parking is managed by the Security Department without a comprehensive Parking Policy. Most respondents (57%) reported lateness to class while 39% reported parking outside due to parking space shortage. Interestingly, few parkers were satisfied with the parking spaces provided. Parking patterns varied by time of the day and day of the week. On typical weekdays, parking demand exceeded supply by 20-50% during peak periods. Improvement strategies recommended by respondents include banning storage parking, introducing parking permits, and coupling parking supply and course scheduling. This study may influence KsTU parking policies and management while helping university officials identify areas that need upgrade to improve the parking facility and meet user needs

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Author Biographies

Kwame Kwakwa Osei, Kumasi Technical University

Civil Engineering Department

Jack Nti Asamoah, Kumasi Technical University

kwame.kosei@kstu.edu.gh

Abena Agyeiwaa Obiri-Yeboah, Kumasi Technical University

Civil Engineering Department

Lord Adu-Gyamfi, Kumasi Technical University

Civil Engineering Department