Random Parking Lots Arranged Diagonally And Straight (11 items)

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  (#10) Helical Design Makes The Perfect Lot

  If you were building a parking lot from scratch, then the perfect design to adapt would probably the helical model. This type of parking is vertical, with several lots stacked on top of each other on multiple levels. Helical parking lots are circular, and feature a single up ramp and a single down ramp, making for maximum efficiency.

  Basically, drivers just cruise upwards, driving past all available spots in a circular motion until they find one. Afterwards, they head to the down ramp and follow the simple directions to the exit.
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  (#4) Mathematicians Recommend 45 Degree Parking

  The best design for parking lots seems to be the 45 degree model, although it has its drawbacks. The spaces aren't as efficiently placed as those in a 90 degree model, but the 45 degree method only requires a single lane of traffic to operate. The entry and exit from these spaces is incredibly easy, requiring a small turn and very little maneuvering space.

  These lots are safer, because drivers only need to worry about one direction of traffic, and more efficient because everyone is working in the same direction. Mathematicians prefer this version of a parking lot, too.
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  (#9) The Non-Parking Space Matters Too

  Parking spaces are important, but the non-parking space in a lot is also a crucial element of design. Things like traffic barriers, signage, and shopping cart corrals are necessities, but using non-parking space can go even further than that.

  Major cities like Toronto are promoting a concept called “greening,” in which lot space is set aside for greenery and other aesthetically-pleasing additions.
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  (#1) It's All About Efficiency And User Experience

  There are plenty of things to consider when designing a parking lot, but much of the decision-making boils down to three aspects. First is the total number of spaces - usually, you'll want to maximize the space to maximize potential visitors or customers. Second is the width and direction of traffic lanes, which help determine how efficiently a parking lot operates.

  Finally, the ease of entry and exit, both in relation to parking spots and the lot itself, makes a real difference in how "user-friendly" a parking lot is.
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  (#3) 60 Degree Parking Is A Safe Bet

  The 60 degree parking lot model - which requires a turn of about 60 degrees to enter a slightly angled parking space - is considered a good middle-ground amongst parking lot designs. These parking spaces still require a decent amount of turning to enter into, and thus require two lanes of parking traffic, but they help make space for those lanes with their angled design.

  A 60 degree turn is easier to pull off than a 90 degree turn, so parking lots like this are less likely to see people moving back and forth trying to fit into spots.
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  (#7) One-Way Traffic Is Safer

  The most important benefit to angled parking is that it promotes one-way traffic. One-way traffic is safer in general than two-way traffic, and that’s doubly true in a parking lot scenario. Having everyone moving in the same direction greatly lessens the chances of collisions and fender benders. It also ensures that no driver will be crossing over any lanes in order to enter a parking space. Vehicles travel in single-file, waiting to easily pull into an angled spot on either their left or right.

  When exiting the space, drivers only need to worry about one direction of traffic. Everything gets safer in a one-way parking lot.

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