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NPA Supports Study Findings for Mobility Hubs and Shared Parking to Get Rid of GridlockWASHINGTON, Nov. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Parking Association (NPA) supports findings from the study an Ecosystem Approach to Reducing Congestion. Commissioned by NPA, the study was prepared by PriceWaterhouse Coopers' (PwC) Strategy&, Automotive and Mobility Practices with primary and secondary research into causes, contributing factors and solutions for reducing congestion. The study indicates that an interdependent ecosystem approach to transportation fosters a positive environment for reducing congestion. Ecosystem encompasses citizens with transportation, regulatory environment, infrastructure, financial conditions, shared mobility, parking and connected/autonomous vehicles within a system. Study findings around public policy indicate a variety of tools to include, but not limited to:
NPA President Christine Banning, IOM, CAE said, "Transportation and its application through smart technology, shared mobility, parking and tranit hubs in an ecosystem provide a new vision for parking to help move traffic off the road to get rid of gridlock and provide common ground for citizens, the business community and cities to work together for smart and livable cities." Five ways parking can support cities in their efforts to reduce congestion include:
The global study explores congestion causes and prospective solutions, investigates autonomous vehicle development and its potential impact on infrastructure and highlights cities and case studies related to reducing congestion. The study is available at: www.weareparking.org/congestion About NPA Contact:
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