Summative Assessment: Information Visualization Parking Space Usage Presentation

Summative Assessment: Information Visualization Parking Space Usage Presentation.

[Audio] As our city anticipates a surge in population and traffic, parking challenges are becoming increasingly pressing. To address this, we're exploring the potential of a smart parking app. This innovative technology can optimize the use of existing parking spaces, helping to alleviate congestion and improve the overall parking experience..

[Audio] Good afternoon, everyone. As our city continues to grow, we're facing significant challenges with parking availability and traffic congestion. With new businesses moving downtown, we're seeing more cars on the road, making it harder for people to find parking spots, particularly during busy times like concerts and sports events. This not only frustrates drivers but also contributes to our traffic congestion issues. One innovative solution we're considering is a smart parking app. This app would give drivers real-time updates on available parking spaces across the city, making it easier to find a spot quickly. This could significantly cut down on the time spent searching for parking and help us use our existing spaces more efficiently. Additionally, the data collected from this app could inform our future planning and policy-making efforts. Today, I'll be sharing the results of our parking space usage analysis, which was conducted over a week. We'll look at how our parking lots are utilized throughout the week and at different times of the day. This analysis will help us identify patterns and trends in parking behavior. Based on these insights, I'll provide recommendations on how we can effectively implement the smart parking app to improve our parking situation. Let's dive into the data and see what it tells us..

[Audio] As our city grows, we face increasing pressure on our infrastructure, particularly with parking. The influx of new industries has brought more people and vehicles, making it difficult to find parking spaces, especially during peak hours and events. This situation not only causes frustration but also contributes to traffic congestion. By efficiently managing our existing parking spaces, we can alleviate some of these issues and improve traffic flow. The primary goal of the smart parking app project is to make better use of our current parking spaces by providing real-time information to drivers. This will help reduce the time spent searching for parking, which in turn will decrease traffic congestion. By enhancing the commuter experience and providing valuable data, we can also support future urban planning and policy decisions. Implementing this smart parking app can bring several benefits to our city and its residents. By reducing traffic congestion and emissions, we create a cleaner environment. Easier access to parking will make visiting downtown more enjoyable, potentially boosting local businesses. Efficient use of parking resources and data-driven insights will help us continuously improve and plan for the future. Overall, this project can support economic growth and enhance the quality of life in our city..

[Audio] The visual here illustrates our data collection period from November 20th to November 26th, 2022. Each day, we gathered detailed occupancy rate data for various parking lots, as shown on the timeline. To analyze this data, we used box plots to examine daily and weekly trends and scatter plots to study occupancy rates at different times of the day. These visualization methods provide a clear understanding of parking lot usage patterns throughout the week, helping us identify peak times and underutilized spaces. We utilized various data visualization methods to analyze the collected data. Box plots helped us understand the occupancy rates for each day of the week and compare the usage across different parking lots. Scatter plots provided insights into how occupancy rates fluctuated at different times of the day for selected parking lots. These visual tools allowed us to identify key trends and patterns in parking behavior..

[Audio] The box plots shown here represent the occupancy rates for each day of the week from November 20th to November 26th. You can observe the median occupancy rates as the line in the middle of each box, which gives us the central tendency of the data. The edges of the boxes represent the 25th and 75th percentiles, showing the interquartile range where the middle 50% of the data lies. The whiskers extend to the smallest and largest values within 1.5 times the interquartile range from the quartiles, and any points outside these whiskers are considered outliers, indicating unusually high or low occupancy rates. This visualization helps us identify the days with the highest parking demand and understand the variability in parking space usage throughout the week..

[Audio] Let's now examine the box plots that show the occupancy rates for parking lots 1 through 9. These plots provide a comparative view of how different parking lots were utilized throughout the week. As with the previous slide, the line in the middle of each box represents the median occupancy rate, the edges of the box show the 25th and 75th percentiles, and the whiskers indicate the range of the data, with any points outside the whiskers considered outliers. From the box plots, we can see that Lot 1 has a high median occupancy rate, suggesting it is consistently well-utilized. Lot 2 also shows high usage but with a slightly wider interquartile range, indicating some variability in occupancy. Lot 3 and Lot 7 have lower median occupancy rates, showing that they are not used as heavily. Lot 4 has a high median occupancy rate but with more outliers, indicating occasional spikes in demand. Lots 5 and 9 show lower median occupancy rates with wide interquartile ranges, indicating inconsistent usage. Lot 6 shows moderate and stable usage, while Lot 8 has high and consistent usage. Based on the box plot analysis, Lots 1, 2, 4, and 8 are the most utilized parking lots with high and consistent occupancy rates. In contrast, Lots 3, 5, 7, and 9 are underutilized, with lower and more variable occupancy rates. Lot 6 has moderate and stable usage. This suggests that there is potential to redistribute parking demand more effectively across all lots, particularly by encouraging the use of the underutilized lot..

[Audio] Let's take a look at the scatter plot that shows the occupancy rates for Parking Lot 1 throughout the day. Each point on this plot represents the occupancy rate at a specific time, providing us with a detailed view of how the usage of this parking lot fluctuates over the course of a day. From the scatter plot, we can identify several key trends. During certain periods, we see high concentrations of points, indicating peak usage times. For instance, we might notice higher occupancy rates during the morning and afternoon hours, which align with typical commuting times. Conversely, periods with fewer points or lower occupancy rates indicate times when the parking lot is underutilized. By analyzing the scatter plot, we can pinpoint the peak usage times for Parking Lot 1. High occupancy rates are generally observed during the morning hours from 8 AM to 10 AM and again in the late afternoon from 4 PM to 6 PM. These times correspond to the start and end of the typical workday. On the other hand, we see lower occupancy rates during the early morning, midday, and late evening hours, suggesting these are times when the parking lot is underutilized..

[Audio] Now, let's examine the scatter plot that shows the occupancy rates for Parking Lot 2 throughout the day. Similar to the previous slide, each point on this plot represents the occupancy rate at a specific time, giving us a detailed view of the parking lot's usage patterns over the course of a day. By looking at the scatter plot, we can identify several key trends in the usage of Parking Lot 2. There are periods with higher concentrations of points, indicating times of peak usage. We might observe these peaks during typical commuting hours or around lunchtime. Conversely, periods with fewer points or lower occupancy rates indicate times when the parking lot is underutilized. By analyzing the scatter plot for Parking Lot 2, we can pinpoint peak usage times. High occupancy rates are generally observed during the morning hours from 8 AM to 10 AM, around lunchtime from 12 PM to 2 PM, and again in the late afternoon from 4 PM to 6 PM. These times align with common commuting and lunch breaks. On the other hand, we see lower occupancy rates during the early morning, mid-afternoon, and late evening hours, indicating these are times when the parking lot is underutilized..

[Audio] Illustration (360 Smart Parking Solutions, 2024) This slide showcases some key insights from our research on smart cities and smart parking solutions. Here, we see examples from Barcelona, San Francisco, and Singapore, which have successfully implemented smart parking systems. These cities have observed significant benefits, including reduced traffic congestion, improved parking efficiency, environmental benefits, an enhanced user experience, and economic advantages. By learning from these examples, we can better understand the potential impact of implementing a smart parking solution in our city. In our research on smart cities, we identified several key findings that highlight how advanced technologies are transforming urban living. Smart cities integrate IoT, big data, and AI to enhance infrastructure and services, improve urban mobility, and manage resources more efficiently. Citizen engagement and environmental sustainability are also top priorities, with initiatives aimed at reducing pollution and promoting green practices. Examples from cities like Barcelona, San Francisco, and Singapore show the tangible benefits of these technologies, including reduced traffic congestion, improved resource utilization, and economic growth. By adopting similar smart solutions, our city can enhance the quality of life for residents and drive sustainable development..

[Audio] (Google Play, 2024) (Dreamstime, 2024) Our first recommendation is to implement a smart parking app. This app will provide real-time information on parking space availability, helping drivers find open spots quickly and reducing the time spent searching for parking. The app should be integrated with our existing city infrastructure and designed to be user-friendly and accessible to all residents. To optimize the use of all our parking resources, we should encourage drivers to use underutilized lots. This can be achieved through the smart parking app, clear signage, and incentives such as discounts or loyalty programs for those who park in less crowded areas. Dynamic pricing is a powerful tool to manage parking demand. By adjusting prices based on real-time occupancy data, we can incentivize drivers to park in less crowded lots and at different times of the day. Higher prices during peak hours and lower prices during off-peak times can help balance the usage across all parking facilities. Continuous monitoring and management of high-demand lots are crucial to prevent over-occupancy and ensure smooth traffic flow. The data from the smart parking app will allow us to monitor these lots in real-time and implement necessary measures promptly. Lastly, continuous data collection and analysis are essential for long-term success. The smart parking app will provide valuable data on parking patterns and trends. Regular analysis of this data will enable us to make informed decisions and continually improve our parking management strategies..

[Audio] To recap, our data analysis revealed high occupancy rates during peak hours and identified several underutilized parking lots. Based on these findings, we recommend implementing a smart parking app to provide real-time parking information, encouraging the use of underutilized lots through incentives, employing dynamic pricing strategies, monitoring high-demand lots to prevent over-occupancy, and continuously analyzing data to inform our decisions Smart parking solutions offer numerous benefits, including reduced traffic congestion and improved traffic flow. Drivers will have a better experience with real-time parking information, and the environment will benefit from reduced emissions as drivers spend less time circling for parking. Additionally, these solutions can lead to economic benefits through increased parking turnover and better utilization of our parking resources. In conclusion, I urge the City Council to support the implementation of the smart parking app. This initiative has the potential to significantly improve urban mobility and enhance the quality of life for our residents. As our city continues to grow and develop, it is crucial that we adopt innovative solutions to address the challenges we face. Your support is essential in making this vision a reality..

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