Traffic Impact Assessments (TIAs) are critical tools that help municipalities understand how new developments will affect local transportation networks. These TIA guidelines provide a practical framework for preparing and reviewing TIAs in municipalities that do not yet have their own standards. The intent is to balance technical credibility with simplicity, ensuring municipalities can review studies […]
Designing a parking lot requires attention to efficiency, safety, and accessibility. Below is a reference guide with parking space dimensions, aisle widths, clearances, layout types, and line-marking standards that designers can use when planning surface or structured parking facilities. Try our parking layout calculator to see how many space you need. Standard Parking Space Dimensions
When planning or reviewing a commercial development, parking ratio is one of the most important site design considerations. This ratio, usually expressed as the number of parking spaces required per unit of floor area (e.g., spaces per 1,000 square feet or per 100 m²), ensures that the development can accommodate expected demand without overbuilding costly,
Whether you’re designing a residential complex, commercial plaza, or a mixed-use development, one of the most critical factors in your site planning process is determining how much parking is required. Miscalculating parking provisions can lead to overcrowded streets, underutilized lots, or regulatory issues with planning authorities. In this guide, we explain how to calculate parking
