Underutilization of Multilevel Car Parking- A Case Study of Kankaria Multilevel Car Parking, Ahmedabad

Abstract

Vehicle ownership in India is increasing at fast rate and by year 2030 it will cross 2 billion mark. With such huge influx of
vehicles, parking problems will also rise. Parking lots and underground parking facilities are already crowded and due to less
space available new solutions were suggested. Among all solutions multilevel car parking system was implemented in many cities
of India, but the end results were disappointing due to lukewarm response from car users. Lack of proper enforcement and
minimal awareness are one of the major reasons. It is therefore necessary to study these reasons and make suitable changes in
existing facility. This paper discusses underutilization of multilevel car parking facility in Ahmedabad and its various reasons
along with suggestions.