CONTENTS Chapter 1: Background & Research Framework 1 1.1. Background 2 1.2. Research Problem 3 1.3. Research Question 4 1.4. Aim & Objective 5 1.4.1. Objectives 5 1.5. Methodology 6 1.6. Scope & Limitations 7 Chapter 2: Understanding Parking: It‟S Issues And Management Strategies 8 2.1. What Is Parking? 9 2.2. Types Of Parking 9 2.2.1. Off-Street Parking 10 2.2.2. On-Street Parking 10 2.2.3. Special Parking Spaces 11 2.3. Why Parking Management Is Required? 12 2.4. Vicious Cycle Of Parking 17 2.5. Effects Of Haphazard Parking 18 2.6. Travel Demand Management (Tdm) Strategies 19 2.6.1. Parking Management Through Tdm 20 2.6.2. Best Tdm Practices In Parking Management Around The World 21 2.7. Parking Management In Indian Cities 24 2.8. Government Interventions For Parking Management 26 2.8.1. Parking Regulations 26 2.8.2. Demand Oriented Policies 27 2.9. Benefits Of Parking Management Through Different Strategies 27 2.10. Conclusion 28 Chapter 3: Assessing Parking Scenario In Ahmedabad Through Case Studies 29 3.1. Understanding The Context 30 3.1.1. Demographic Data 30 3.1.2. Location And Climate 31 3.1.3. Socio-Economic Characteristics 32 3.1.4. Public Transport 33 3.1.5. Vehicle Ownership And Composition 34 3.1.6. Growth Of Vehicles & Traffic Volume 34 3.2. Understanding The Existing Situation 35 3.2.1. Prahladnagar Road 36 3.2.2. C G Road 41 3.3. Existing Situation Study & Analysis 46 3.3.1. Data Collection & Analysis For Supply & Demand Survey 47 3.3.1.1. Prahladnagar Study Area Supply-Demand Survey 49 3.3.1.2. C G Road Study Area Supply Demand Survey 55 3.3.2. Data Collection And Analysis For Commuter‟S Survey 61 3.3.2.1. Prahladnagar Road Commuter‟S Survey Analysis 64 3.3.2.2. C G Road Commuter‟S Survey Analysis 69 Chapter 4: Inferences And Recommendations 75 4.1. Inferences 76 4.1.1. Inferences For Prahladnagar Road 76 4.1.2. Inferences For C G Road 79 4.2. Recommendations 83 4.2.1. Recommendations For Prahladnagar Road 83 4.2.2. Recommendations For C G Road 84 Bibliography 86 Annexure 89