Parking Lot Design: Essentials

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This training presents the fundamentals of the planning and design of parking facilities. This course will introduce participants to parking users, parking facilities, and common parking terminology. The characteristics of parking users are presented in detail, followed by a discussion on the different types and classifications of parking and parking facilities. A review of parking configurations and the geometry of parking are then presented. The factors that are considered in developing efficient parking layouts are discussed in detail. This course concludes with a discussion on factors relating to parking accommodations and accessible parking spaces for users whose needs are met by regulations outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. This course will enable practitioners to gain a better understanding of the analysis and design of parking facilities. Examples and practical cases are included throughout this course.

Objectives SME Course Applies to

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Recognize the fundamentals of parking, parking lot users and parking facilities.
Define common terminology used in the analysis, planning, and safe design of parking facilities.
Describe the characteristics of users of parking facilities.
Identify the different types and classifications of parking and parking facilities.
Analyze parking space sizes and the geometry of parking bays.
List the factors that result in safe and efficient parking layouts.
List the factors related to special users of parking such as the physically or visually impaired.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Kwabena Ofosu Ph.D., P.E., PTOE

Kwabena Ofosu currently serves as Community Development Engineer in Titusville, Florida. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the Division of Engineering, Computer Programming and Technology, Valencia College in Orlando, Florida, where he teaches undergraduate courses in Statistics and Probability for Engineers, Engineering Mechanics, and computer applications for engineers. He earned his Bachelor’s degree with Honors in Civil Engineering from the University of Science and Technology, in Ghana. He earned his Master’s degree and PhD, both in Civil Engineering from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. His research areas include bridge engineering, transportation asset management, and artificial intelligence.

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Alaska

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Alabama

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Arkansas

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Colorado

CO - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1949-2027)

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Connecticut

CT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1949-2027)

Accreditation: RV1949-2027

CT - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

District Of Columbia

DC - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1949-2027)

Accreditation: RV1949-2027

DC - Engineer (General - CE21800018)

Delaware

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Accreditation: RV1949-2027

DE - Engineer (General - ,)

DE - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

Florida

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Georgia

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Hawaii

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Iowa

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Accreditation: RV1949-2027

IA - Engineer (General - ,)

IA - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

Idaho

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Illinois

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Indiana

IN - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1949-2027)

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IN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

Kansas

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KS - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

Kentucky

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KY - Engineer (General - ,)

KY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

Louisiana

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Accreditation: RV1949-2027

LA - Engineer (General - ,)

LA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2025)

Massachusetts

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Maryland

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MI - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

Minnesota

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MN - Engineer (General - ,)

MN - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

Missouri

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MO - Engineer (General - ,)

MO - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

Mississippi

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MS - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

Montana

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North Carolina

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Nebraska

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Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program

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New Hampshire

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NH - Engineer (General - ,)

NH - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

New Jersey

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New Mexico

NM - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1949-2027)

Accreditation: RV1949-2027

NM - Engineer (General - ,)

NM - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2025)

Nevada

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New York

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Ohio

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OH - Engineer (General - ,)

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Oklahoma

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Accreditation: RV1949-2027

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Oregon

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Puerto Rico

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Rhode Island

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South Carolina

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Accreditation: RV1949-2027

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SC - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

South Dakota

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Tennessee

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Texas

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TX - Engineer (General - ,)

TX - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

Utah

UT - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1949-2027)

Accreditation: RV1949-2027

UT - Engineer (General - ,)

UT - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

Virginia

VA - Architect (General - RV1949-2027)

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VA - Landscape Architect (General - Approved LA CES-2025)

Vermont

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Accreditation: RV1949-2027

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Washington

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Accreditation: RV1949-2027

WA - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

Wisconsin

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Accreditation: RV1949-2027

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West Virginia

WV - Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1949-2027)

Accreditation: RV1949-2027

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WV - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare (max 6 hrs online) - Approved LA CES-2025)

Wyoming

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WY - Landscape Architect (Health, Safety & Welfare - Approved LA CES-2025)

Professional Organizations

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American Institute of Architects - AIA - Architects (Health, Safety & Welfare - RV1949-2027)

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Accreditation: RV1949-2027

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Canada - Northwest Territory Architect / Restricted Practitioner (General - RV1949-2027)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

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Canada - Ontario Architect (General - RV1949-2027)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

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Canada - Prince Edward Island Architect (General - RV1949-2027)

Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

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Accreditation: AIA Registered Provider J315

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National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies - NICET (General - ,)

Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists - OACETT - Certified Member (Contribution to Technical Knowledge)