Parking ratio is a formula used to compare the number of parking spots available in a lot to the square footage of building space. Cities and municipalities normally have ratio requirements to ensure adequate parking space and safety for workers and guests. These vary by property type. For example, a retail center will generally have a higher parking ratio than an office development.
A.How to Perform a Standard Calculation
1.Generally, the ratio is calculated by dividing the number of vehicle parking spaces into the building's square footage, and expressing the result per 1,000 square feet.
2.Take a retail plaza with 300 parking spots and 60,000 square feet of shopping space.
3.To calculate the parking ratio, divide 300 by 60.
4.The result is five parking spots for each 1,000 square feet of floor space in the plaza. It's that simple.
B.Why Does the Parking Ratio Matter?
1.Local government agencies will establish a parking ratio to ensure there is adequate parking to coincide with a new property development.
2.As such, parking requirements will vary by building type. A general manufacturing plant may need only two or three spaces per 1,000 square feet, for example, whereas an office development may need five or six spaces.
3.A city or county website is a good resource to find municipality parking requirements.
4.Business developers or operators can contact a city or county office to get parking ratio requirements if they aren't published online.
5.Tenants have their own requirements based on the number of staff and visitors they need to accommodate at the building. For some tenants, a higher parking ratio is desirable and buildings with a good ration may command a higher rent.
C.Parking Ratio Must Comply with the Malaysia Disabilities Act (MDA)
1.The citizens with MDA includes provisions that businesses must allocate a portion of parking spots to handicapped drivers, including spaces that are at least 96 inches wide for van accessibility.
2.As of 2018, for the first 100 total spots, every 25 spots must have a corresponding handicap spot. 3. As the total spots increase, the portion required for handicap spots decreases.
3.From 101 to 150 spots requires a fifth handicap space, and from 151 to 200 requires a sixth.
4.Between 201 and 300 spots, a seventh spot is needed.
5. From 301 to 400 spots dictates an eighth handicap space, and from 401 and 500 total spots, a ninth handicap spot is required.
6.Businesses that don't currently meet MDA parking requirements are expected to re stripe and do so as soon as is reasonably possible.
MKR
Monday, September 23, 2019
A SIX-STEP GUIDE TO PARKING LOT DESIGN
INTRO:
I.Access to quality parking is one of the fecundation needs of commercial region. Thanks to the services that well-constructed parking lots provide, businesses can strive for goals while giving vehicular access to employees and customers — without the added obstacle and stress that poorly designed parking facilities tend to cause.
II.Let's say you're at the point of needing to revamp your parking layout. While you need to make several considerations, designing a new parking lot doesn't have to be complicated. There are six steps you can follow to ensure a long pavement life for your new parking lot design.
1. Identify the Purpose of Your Lot
Your parking lot's design will be heavily influenced by the purpose it serves. Depending on whether your lot serves as a retail parking location for busy weekend shoppers or to hold the daily truck-loading of large shipments, the size, thickness and overall general layout will be affected. See how different purposes could influence your design strategy:
Parking lot size: If you operate a university, the recommended number of spaces will be higher than if your parking lot is primarily for restaurant guests. Some industries have code requirements for parking — determined by the square footage of the facility — while others have recommendations based on seats or rooms, as in a hotel.
Pavement thickness: Depending on the weight your asphalt will hold day in and day out, the thickness of your pavement will vary. Larger vehicles, such as trucks bearing shipping loads, will require more significant depth. This traffic class, along with the subgrade soil class, or the quality of the soil beneath your pavement, determine how thick your pavement should go for the highest durability.
Parking space angles: The angles at which your parking slots are aligned with the driving aisles depend largely on the purpose of your lot. Angles at 45 to 60 degrees are ideal for a parking lot with high turnover, like a convenience store parking lot. Ninety degree angled parking spaces are the most difficult to park in, so they're often reserved for overnight or employee parking, for example.
By looking at the purpose your business and parking lot will be designed for, you'll have a better idea of which parking lot design guidelines you should pay the most attention to.
2. Do the Math: Sizing and Spacing
Parking lot dimension standards can vary tremendously between cities, building types and industries, but there are a handful of steps that can help you calculate just how big of an area your pavement needs to cover:
Figure out the number of spaces: Going back to the purpose of your parking lot, pinpoint how many parking spaces are either recommended in your industry or enforced by building code requirements. Knowing the number of spaces you need to fit into the parking area will help you see whether you have room for other parking lot amenities that are less essential, such as two-way barrier gates, which can require a sizeable space. Try not to compromise on the number of slots you need or the right dimensions for those slots.
Determine parking slot size: You must consider the reason people will be using the parking space when determining the size of each space. For instance, if you're designing the parking for a grocery store, you might need to provide wider spaces for people carrying groceries. Nine by 19 feet is the standard size for public-use parking spaces. Not all spaces will be the same size, however, as some parking slots are reserved for particular purposes, like providing access for the disabled.
Consider accessibility requirements: Account for extra space you'll need for van-accessible parking spaces, handicap parking spaces, walkways, ramps and curb structures. A parking lot needs to be accessible and safe for everyone who uses it. This requirement can include extra access aisles between spaces and the room for additional parking barriers.
Other uses for extra space: Does your parking lot serve additional functions, such as offering a drive-through lane for customers or a truck-loading zone? For a school parking lot design, for example, perhaps there are special accommodations for buses and drop-offs. These are other considerations you should make when determining the appropriate size of your pavement.
Once you've made clear decisions about how the different areas of your parking lot need to be sized and spaced out, you can begin planning your layout and the flow of traffic within it.
3. Create a Flow: Parking Layout Design Guidelines
There are a variety of factors that go into the most functional parking lot design layouts. Most will have to do with directing traffic clearly and providing the right amount of space where needed to create a safe and optimized system. Remember to keep pedestrian traffic in mind as well, and think about the following:
Space efficiency: For the most space-conscious parking slots, always opt for the 90 degree angled spaces. To further optimize space in the parking areas, consider creating a lot that is rectangular rather than an irregular shape. Another standard recommendation is to make the long sides of the parking lot parallel to each other, with parking spaces located along the perimeter of the lot. Finally, allow two-way traffic lanes to access parking stalls on either side of the driving aisle for the highest space efficiency.
Traffic signage: In your parking lot design, provide helpful, lawful signage to protect right-of-way and pedestrians. Some useful traffic signs for parking lot safety include stop and yield signs, pedestrians crossing, reserved parking signs for handicapped and van-accessible spaces and speed limit markers. The placement of these signs should align with the flow of traffic that you design, visible to both drivers and pedestrians.
Painted asphalt markings: Along with proper striping for your parking spaces, remember to have safety markings painted on the pavement to help with traffic flow. Markings specify which slots are intended for handicap use and where the access aisles lead. They can also be painted in stripes along the pavement to indicate pedestrian zones. These markings need to be stark and visible, painted with this waterborne and fast-drying traffic paint, for example.
Concrete parking barriers: Wheel stop barriers along the front end of parking slots can help ensure that cars are situated safely within the spaces. Adequately placed barriers prevent vehicles from damaging landscaping or buildings that are adjacent to the parking lot. A concrete curb along the parking lot edge can function the same way for cars along the perimeter of the lot. These perimeter curbs with appropriate ramps should always be constructed around parking lots when possible.
Markers, signs and barriers all help create the boundaries to contain and define your parking lot layout. But more than just traffic-related elements, you can add other features to your parking lot to ensure its safe use.
4. Design for Safety: Parking Lot Security Provisions
For the most reliable parking lot, traffic flow is the most important aspect you'll want to control, but it's not the only one. Pay close attention to the way your parking lot design addresses the following:
Drainage provisions: To prevent damages to the underlying soil, the pavement itself prevents moisture from trickling through. Part of what makes asphalt so effective is precautions taken to provide proper water drainage. Avoid standing water on your asphalt through inlets and catch basins — along with other drainage methods — as part of your parking lot pavement design. The construction of these drainage provisions should be handled as early as possible. Parking area surfaces are usually designed to prevent accumulating water at the pavement edges, with a slope of two percent at minimum.
Access ramps: Changes in elevation should be accounted for in your asphalt parking lot specifications, and proper safety measures should be taken to ensure that everyone who needs to access the lot can do so without risking harm. Ramps leading from the pedestrian access to the lot to the shared handicapped access aisles are crucial, for instance. Similarly, ramps that allow access from the pavement to the elevated sidewalks should be built into the perimeter curb design.
Lighting design: For an entirely safe and operational parking lot, light fixtures with excellent coverage are essential. In most circumstances, your lighting should provide adequate vision for comfortable travel through the parking lot, without causing glare or visual interference to areas and buildings adjacent to the property. Provide heavier lighting in the highly trafficked sections of the parking lot, such as entrances, exits and loading zones. To cause as little glare and light pollution as possible, use light fixtures that angle the stream of the light as close to zero degrees, or facing downward, as possible.
These safety precautions cannot be emphasized enough. Without proper drainage, access and lighting, the security of your parking lot will always be in jeopardy. Fortunately, you can incorporate these additions seamlessly into your parking lot design.
5. Take It Up a Notch: Other Design Elements to Consider
In addition to the construction-related safety measures listed above, your parking lot can have a variety of other features. They can beautify your parking lot or give it an air of professionalism while also serving a practical function.
Landscaping design: Placing trees and other types of landscaping in or around your parking lot can work wonders for its visual effect, but it can also serve a variety of functions. For example, tree branches can shield neighboring buildings from the glare of parking lot lighting at night. All landscaping should be spaced out so as not to obstruct traffic and tended and trimmed regularly to ensure visibility is not compromised.
Barrier gates: Among some of the higher-security features for parking lot pavement design, a barrier gate may be what enables your lot to be most effective in fulfilling its specific purpose. These gates permit only authorized individuals to park in a particular lot, using a card system to open for pre-approved people. These gates can be two-way, or they can be located at the entrance of the parking lot if you have a separate means to exit.
Emergency call stations: On university campuses, for example, the need for security surveillance and quick access to the authorities is becoming more standard. When designing a parking lot for such an institution, incorporate emergency call boxes into your design, preferably in the well-lit sections of the parking lot.
Of course, the three features listed here are not the only design elements available to enhance your parking lot. Depending, again, on the purpose of your parking facility and the standards of your industry, take as many options into consideration as you can. That way, you can create the best design possible for your lot — and keep it well-maintained over the long-term.
6. Design for the Long Run: Asphalt Maintenance Solutions
One of the most important aspects of your design is the provision of long-term care and maintenance. Parking lots can show some wear over time if not protected properly and regularly due to the consistent effects of Mother Nature. With the best care, however, there's nothing that a well-coated asphalt parking lot can't withstand.
To best guard your freshly designed parking lot from the effects of wind, water, ultraviolet rays and dripping oil, your asphalt will regularly require efficient and durable sealcoating. In addition, if you notice any problematic areas, tending to them promptly is the most effective way to prevent further damages in the future.
Consider the following signs of wear and how to treat them effectively:
Cracking: Even the slightest cracking can be a warning sign of greater damages ahead. Moisture and other harmful substances can enter the base layers of your asphalt through these cracks, leading to more severe damages.
Discoloration: Although the pavement is a rich black after construction, it can fade into a gray or brown, which are both signs of the wearing effects of the sun. A change in color can also be due to spilled oil.
Raveling: The asphalt binding agent has worn out, creating loose gravel or a sand-like substance.
Potholes: When cracking becomes too deeply threaded beneath the surface of the pavement, over time, potholes can form.
When you inspect your asphalt and come across these concerns, consider the following solutions to refresh and maintain your pavement:
Crack-filling: For one of the most cost-effective ways to preserve and prolong the life of pavement, consider having any visible cracks in your asphalt filled professionally. At EVEREST ENRICH ENGINEERING, our materials and process guarantee a long-lasting seal, optimizing both the safety and long-term appearance of your pavement.
Sealcoating: This process is a preventative one that can double the life of your pavement. With GemSeal®Sealers, we at D. B. Krieg can help weatherproof, sun-proof and restore the beautiful appearance of your parking lot. Say goodbye to brittle, dry and cracked pavement surfaces!
MKR
I.Access to quality parking is one of the fecundation needs of commercial region. Thanks to the services that well-constructed parking lots provide, businesses can strive for goals while giving vehicular access to employees and customers — without the added obstacle and stress that poorly designed parking facilities tend to cause.
II.Let's say you're at the point of needing to revamp your parking layout. While you need to make several considerations, designing a new parking lot doesn't have to be complicated. There are six steps you can follow to ensure a long pavement life for your new parking lot design.
1. Identify the Purpose of Your Lot
Your parking lot's design will be heavily influenced by the purpose it serves. Depending on whether your lot serves as a retail parking location for busy weekend shoppers or to hold the daily truck-loading of large shipments, the size, thickness and overall general layout will be affected. See how different purposes could influence your design strategy:
Parking lot size: If you operate a university, the recommended number of spaces will be higher than if your parking lot is primarily for restaurant guests. Some industries have code requirements for parking — determined by the square footage of the facility — while others have recommendations based on seats or rooms, as in a hotel.
Pavement thickness: Depending on the weight your asphalt will hold day in and day out, the thickness of your pavement will vary. Larger vehicles, such as trucks bearing shipping loads, will require more significant depth. This traffic class, along with the subgrade soil class, or the quality of the soil beneath your pavement, determine how thick your pavement should go for the highest durability.
Parking space angles: The angles at which your parking slots are aligned with the driving aisles depend largely on the purpose of your lot. Angles at 45 to 60 degrees are ideal for a parking lot with high turnover, like a convenience store parking lot. Ninety degree angled parking spaces are the most difficult to park in, so they're often reserved for overnight or employee parking, for example.
By looking at the purpose your business and parking lot will be designed for, you'll have a better idea of which parking lot design guidelines you should pay the most attention to.
2. Do the Math: Sizing and Spacing
Parking lot dimension standards can vary tremendously between cities, building types and industries, but there are a handful of steps that can help you calculate just how big of an area your pavement needs to cover:
Figure out the number of spaces: Going back to the purpose of your parking lot, pinpoint how many parking spaces are either recommended in your industry or enforced by building code requirements. Knowing the number of spaces you need to fit into the parking area will help you see whether you have room for other parking lot amenities that are less essential, such as two-way barrier gates, which can require a sizeable space. Try not to compromise on the number of slots you need or the right dimensions for those slots.
Determine parking slot size: You must consider the reason people will be using the parking space when determining the size of each space. For instance, if you're designing the parking for a grocery store, you might need to provide wider spaces for people carrying groceries. Nine by 19 feet is the standard size for public-use parking spaces. Not all spaces will be the same size, however, as some parking slots are reserved for particular purposes, like providing access for the disabled.
Consider accessibility requirements: Account for extra space you'll need for van-accessible parking spaces, handicap parking spaces, walkways, ramps and curb structures. A parking lot needs to be accessible and safe for everyone who uses it. This requirement can include extra access aisles between spaces and the room for additional parking barriers.
Other uses for extra space: Does your parking lot serve additional functions, such as offering a drive-through lane for customers or a truck-loading zone? For a school parking lot design, for example, perhaps there are special accommodations for buses and drop-offs. These are other considerations you should make when determining the appropriate size of your pavement.
Once you've made clear decisions about how the different areas of your parking lot need to be sized and spaced out, you can begin planning your layout and the flow of traffic within it.
3. Create a Flow: Parking Layout Design Guidelines
There are a variety of factors that go into the most functional parking lot design layouts. Most will have to do with directing traffic clearly and providing the right amount of space where needed to create a safe and optimized system. Remember to keep pedestrian traffic in mind as well, and think about the following:
Space efficiency: For the most space-conscious parking slots, always opt for the 90 degree angled spaces. To further optimize space in the parking areas, consider creating a lot that is rectangular rather than an irregular shape. Another standard recommendation is to make the long sides of the parking lot parallel to each other, with parking spaces located along the perimeter of the lot. Finally, allow two-way traffic lanes to access parking stalls on either side of the driving aisle for the highest space efficiency.
Traffic signage: In your parking lot design, provide helpful, lawful signage to protect right-of-way and pedestrians. Some useful traffic signs for parking lot safety include stop and yield signs, pedestrians crossing, reserved parking signs for handicapped and van-accessible spaces and speed limit markers. The placement of these signs should align with the flow of traffic that you design, visible to both drivers and pedestrians.
Painted asphalt markings: Along with proper striping for your parking spaces, remember to have safety markings painted on the pavement to help with traffic flow. Markings specify which slots are intended for handicap use and where the access aisles lead. They can also be painted in stripes along the pavement to indicate pedestrian zones. These markings need to be stark and visible, painted with this waterborne and fast-drying traffic paint, for example.
Concrete parking barriers: Wheel stop barriers along the front end of parking slots can help ensure that cars are situated safely within the spaces. Adequately placed barriers prevent vehicles from damaging landscaping or buildings that are adjacent to the parking lot. A concrete curb along the parking lot edge can function the same way for cars along the perimeter of the lot. These perimeter curbs with appropriate ramps should always be constructed around parking lots when possible.
Markers, signs and barriers all help create the boundaries to contain and define your parking lot layout. But more than just traffic-related elements, you can add other features to your parking lot to ensure its safe use.
4. Design for Safety: Parking Lot Security Provisions
For the most reliable parking lot, traffic flow is the most important aspect you'll want to control, but it's not the only one. Pay close attention to the way your parking lot design addresses the following:
Drainage provisions: To prevent damages to the underlying soil, the pavement itself prevents moisture from trickling through. Part of what makes asphalt so effective is precautions taken to provide proper water drainage. Avoid standing water on your asphalt through inlets and catch basins — along with other drainage methods — as part of your parking lot pavement design. The construction of these drainage provisions should be handled as early as possible. Parking area surfaces are usually designed to prevent accumulating water at the pavement edges, with a slope of two percent at minimum.
Access ramps: Changes in elevation should be accounted for in your asphalt parking lot specifications, and proper safety measures should be taken to ensure that everyone who needs to access the lot can do so without risking harm. Ramps leading from the pedestrian access to the lot to the shared handicapped access aisles are crucial, for instance. Similarly, ramps that allow access from the pavement to the elevated sidewalks should be built into the perimeter curb design.
Lighting design: For an entirely safe and operational parking lot, light fixtures with excellent coverage are essential. In most circumstances, your lighting should provide adequate vision for comfortable travel through the parking lot, without causing glare or visual interference to areas and buildings adjacent to the property. Provide heavier lighting in the highly trafficked sections of the parking lot, such as entrances, exits and loading zones. To cause as little glare and light pollution as possible, use light fixtures that angle the stream of the light as close to zero degrees, or facing downward, as possible.
These safety precautions cannot be emphasized enough. Without proper drainage, access and lighting, the security of your parking lot will always be in jeopardy. Fortunately, you can incorporate these additions seamlessly into your parking lot design.
5. Take It Up a Notch: Other Design Elements to Consider
In addition to the construction-related safety measures listed above, your parking lot can have a variety of other features. They can beautify your parking lot or give it an air of professionalism while also serving a practical function.
Landscaping design: Placing trees and other types of landscaping in or around your parking lot can work wonders for its visual effect, but it can also serve a variety of functions. For example, tree branches can shield neighboring buildings from the glare of parking lot lighting at night. All landscaping should be spaced out so as not to obstruct traffic and tended and trimmed regularly to ensure visibility is not compromised.
Barrier gates: Among some of the higher-security features for parking lot pavement design, a barrier gate may be what enables your lot to be most effective in fulfilling its specific purpose. These gates permit only authorized individuals to park in a particular lot, using a card system to open for pre-approved people. These gates can be two-way, or they can be located at the entrance of the parking lot if you have a separate means to exit.
Emergency call stations: On university campuses, for example, the need for security surveillance and quick access to the authorities is becoming more standard. When designing a parking lot for such an institution, incorporate emergency call boxes into your design, preferably in the well-lit sections of the parking lot.
Of course, the three features listed here are not the only design elements available to enhance your parking lot. Depending, again, on the purpose of your parking facility and the standards of your industry, take as many options into consideration as you can. That way, you can create the best design possible for your lot — and keep it well-maintained over the long-term.
6. Design for the Long Run: Asphalt Maintenance Solutions
One of the most important aspects of your design is the provision of long-term care and maintenance. Parking lots can show some wear over time if not protected properly and regularly due to the consistent effects of Mother Nature. With the best care, however, there's nothing that a well-coated asphalt parking lot can't withstand.
To best guard your freshly designed parking lot from the effects of wind, water, ultraviolet rays and dripping oil, your asphalt will regularly require efficient and durable sealcoating. In addition, if you notice any problematic areas, tending to them promptly is the most effective way to prevent further damages in the future.
Consider the following signs of wear and how to treat them effectively:
Cracking: Even the slightest cracking can be a warning sign of greater damages ahead. Moisture and other harmful substances can enter the base layers of your asphalt through these cracks, leading to more severe damages.
Discoloration: Although the pavement is a rich black after construction, it can fade into a gray or brown, which are both signs of the wearing effects of the sun. A change in color can also be due to spilled oil.
Raveling: The asphalt binding agent has worn out, creating loose gravel or a sand-like substance.
Potholes: When cracking becomes too deeply threaded beneath the surface of the pavement, over time, potholes can form.
When you inspect your asphalt and come across these concerns, consider the following solutions to refresh and maintain your pavement:
Crack-filling: For one of the most cost-effective ways to preserve and prolong the life of pavement, consider having any visible cracks in your asphalt filled professionally. At EVEREST ENRICH ENGINEERING, our materials and process guarantee a long-lasting seal, optimizing both the safety and long-term appearance of your pavement.
Sealcoating: This process is a preventative one that can double the life of your pavement. With GemSeal®Sealers, we at D. B. Krieg can help weatherproof, sun-proof and restore the beautiful appearance of your parking lot. Say goodbye to brittle, dry and cracked pavement surfaces!
MKR
THINKING OUT OF THE BOX (CREATIVE THINKING)
1.In a small Italian town, hundreds of years ago, a small business owner owed a large sum of money to a loan-shark.
2.The loan-shark was a very old, unattractive looking guy that just so happened to fancy the business owner’s daughter.
3.He decided to offer the businessman a deal that would completely wipe out the debt he owed him.
4.However, the catch was that we would only wipe out the debt if he could marry the businessman’s daughter.
5.Needless to say, this proposal was met with a look of disgust.
6.The loan-shark said that he would place two pebbles into a bag, one white and one black.
7.The daughter would then have to reach into the bag and pick out a pebble.
8.If it was black, the debt would be wiped, but the loan-shark would then marry her.
9.If it was white, the debt would also be wiped, but the daughter wouldn’t have to marry the loan-shark.
10.Standing on a pebble-strewn path in the businessman’s garden, the loan-shark bent over and picked up two pebbles.
11.Whilst he was picking them up, the daughter noticed that he’d picked up two black pebbles and placed them both into the bag.
12.He then asked the daughter to reach into the bag and pick one.
13.The daughter naturally had three choices as to what she could have done:
A.Refuse to pick a pebble from the bag.
B.Take both pebbles out of the bag and expose the loan-shark for cheating.
C.Pick a pebble from the bag fully well knowing it was black and sacrifice herself for her father’s freedom.
14.She drew out a pebble from the bag, and before looking at it ‘accidentally’ dropped it into the midst of the other pebbles. She said to the loan-shark; “Oh, how clumsy of me. Never mind, if you look into the bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked.”
15.The pebble left in the bag is obviously black, and seeing as the loan-shark didn’t want to be exposed, he had to play along as if the pebble the daughter dropped was white, and clear her father’s debt.
Moral of the story:
It’s always possible to overcome a tough situation throughout of the box thinking, and not give in to the only options you think you have to pick from.
MKR
2.The loan-shark was a very old, unattractive looking guy that just so happened to fancy the business owner’s daughter.
3.He decided to offer the businessman a deal that would completely wipe out the debt he owed him.
4.However, the catch was that we would only wipe out the debt if he could marry the businessman’s daughter.
5.Needless to say, this proposal was met with a look of disgust.
6.The loan-shark said that he would place two pebbles into a bag, one white and one black.
7.The daughter would then have to reach into the bag and pick out a pebble.
8.If it was black, the debt would be wiped, but the loan-shark would then marry her.
9.If it was white, the debt would also be wiped, but the daughter wouldn’t have to marry the loan-shark.
10.Standing on a pebble-strewn path in the businessman’s garden, the loan-shark bent over and picked up two pebbles.
11.Whilst he was picking them up, the daughter noticed that he’d picked up two black pebbles and placed them both into the bag.
12.He then asked the daughter to reach into the bag and pick one.
13.The daughter naturally had three choices as to what she could have done:
A.Refuse to pick a pebble from the bag.
B.Take both pebbles out of the bag and expose the loan-shark for cheating.
C.Pick a pebble from the bag fully well knowing it was black and sacrifice herself for her father’s freedom.
14.She drew out a pebble from the bag, and before looking at it ‘accidentally’ dropped it into the midst of the other pebbles. She said to the loan-shark; “Oh, how clumsy of me. Never mind, if you look into the bag for the one that is left, you will be able to tell which pebble I picked.”
15.The pebble left in the bag is obviously black, and seeing as the loan-shark didn’t want to be exposed, he had to play along as if the pebble the daughter dropped was white, and clear her father’s debt.
Moral of the story:
It’s always possible to overcome a tough situation throughout of the box thinking, and not give in to the only options you think you have to pick from.
MKR
EVEREST ENRICH PARKING LOT DESIGN BY MATHEMATICS
Physicists Map Where we Should Park our Car According to Math
1.EVEREST ENRICH had decided to use mathematics to answer where is the best place to park our car. The criteria? To find the parking space that minimizes time spent in the lot.
2.Mathematics allows us to make intelligent decisions, It allows us to approach a complex world with some insights.
3.In our new study, the physicists map three simple parking strategies onto an idealized, single row parking lot. We called our strategies; meek, optimistic, and prudent.
4.Meek refers to drivers who grab the first space available. Optimistic indicates the drivers that gamble on finding a space right next to the entrance. Meanwhile, prudent refers to when the drivers take the middle path.
5.The R & D Center used multiple techniques to compute the relative merits of each strategy.
6.For starters, the meek strategy mirrored a dynamic seen in the micro-tubules that provide scaffolding within living cells.
7.They, therefore, used an equation that describes a micro-tubule's length to calculate the chain of "meek" cars at the far end of the lot.
8.Sometimes there are connections between things that seem to have no connection, In this case, the connection to micro-tubule dynamics made the problem solvable.
9.The optimistic strategy was described by a differential equation, and the prudent strategy was represented by a simulation that allowed the physicists to compute, on average, the average density of spots, and the amount of backtracking required.
10. In the end, the prudent strategy won, followed closely by the optimistic strategy.
11. Our R & D Center, however, acknowledges that our approach sacrifices real-world applicability in exchange for mathematical insight. If we really want to be an engineer, we have to take into account how fast people are driving, the actual designs of the parking lot and spaces—all these things.
12. Once you start being completely realistic, [every parking situation is different] and we lose the possibility of explaining anything.
13. Still, for our R & D Center found that, the exercise was about the joy of thinking analytically about everyday situations.
14. We're living in a crowded society, and we always encounter crowding phenomena in parking lots, traffic patterns, etc.
15.If we can look at it with the right eyes, we can account for something.
MKR
TOUCH & GO PARKING SURCHARGE: WHY IS THIS NEEDED?
1. We’re sure that this is something close to many people’s hearts, but perhaps not in a good way. It includes this writer, who has made it a point to not use Touch n Go for parking if there’s a surcharge involved.
2. Not because we can’t afford the 20 sen, but why should we pay extra? It’s a valid grouse, and we reached out to Touch n Go (TnG) for an explanation.
3. The payments company acknowledges that there are many parking operators charging an extra 10% on top of parking fees for TnG users, and that it’s a long-running issue and famous complaint among users. Another big one is the 50 sen reload fee charged by outlets,but that’s for another day.
3. Back to the parking surcharge. When paying via TnG, we’re not taking a parking ticket or token, or using the autopay machine or cashier, so by right, we should pay less and not more? Here’s what TnG has to say.
4. The reality is, the surcharge goes into the operation and maintenance of the TnG infrastructure. Very little of these charges go back to TnG.
5. The charges cater for the maintenance cost and system upgrades, which are important aspects in maintaining an efficient and hassle-free parking system to customers.
6. It is an agreed charge between the parking operators, building owners and Touch n Go, and the proceeds are shared by these parties at the applicable parking location.
7. Officially, TnG states that “the additional charges serve as service fee for the extra convenience offered and to cover the maintenance and operation costs of the system, on top of the conventional ticketing system service.”
8. It is also pointed out that TnG users get to benefit from the convenience of not having to take a ticket (I occasionally leave it in the car and curse when it’s time to pay) and queue to pay, and that parking surcharges also apply to credit card payment, which is growing in acceptance in urban areas.
9. However, here’s some good news. TnG says that it has been working to add more TnG-enabled parking sites without surcharge. It’s work in progress, but no surcharge cashless parking sites have grown significantly in numbers over the years.
10. It says that two years ago, 40 such sites existed – today, there are over 200 parking lots with TnG payment and no surcharge. For these sites, the additional costs are wholly managed by TnG. Let’s hope that this trend continues and major sites adopt this model.
11. Lastly, a side note regarding TnG “profiting” from our card and e-Wallet balances held by them. The company explains that “all monies reloaded by the users into the Touch n Go cards are not deposited into the TNGSB account. Instead, they are deposited into a trustee account and are owned by the owner/users of these Touch n Go cards.
12. “All payments to service providers (toll, rail, parking operators and retail merchants) are made directly from the trustee to the said service providers.
13. The Touch n Go card merely acts as an electronic purse to provide the convenience of speed and security when making everyday micro-payments,” TnG says, adding that the company is also bound by the Unclaimed Money Act 1965 (2006 amendment) whereby all unused prepaid balances due to inactivity of transaction for more than seven years are required to be returned to the Accountant General’s Department.
2. Not because we can’t afford the 20 sen, but why should we pay extra? It’s a valid grouse, and we reached out to Touch n Go (TnG) for an explanation.
3. The payments company acknowledges that there are many parking operators charging an extra 10% on top of parking fees for TnG users, and that it’s a long-running issue and famous complaint among users. Another big one is the 50 sen reload fee charged by outlets,but that’s for another day.
3. Back to the parking surcharge. When paying via TnG, we’re not taking a parking ticket or token, or using the autopay machine or cashier, so by right, we should pay less and not more? Here’s what TnG has to say.
4. The reality is, the surcharge goes into the operation and maintenance of the TnG infrastructure. Very little of these charges go back to TnG.
5. The charges cater for the maintenance cost and system upgrades, which are important aspects in maintaining an efficient and hassle-free parking system to customers.
6. It is an agreed charge between the parking operators, building owners and Touch n Go, and the proceeds are shared by these parties at the applicable parking location.
7. Officially, TnG states that “the additional charges serve as service fee for the extra convenience offered and to cover the maintenance and operation costs of the system, on top of the conventional ticketing system service.”
8. It is also pointed out that TnG users get to benefit from the convenience of not having to take a ticket (I occasionally leave it in the car and curse when it’s time to pay) and queue to pay, and that parking surcharges also apply to credit card payment, which is growing in acceptance in urban areas.
9. However, here’s some good news. TnG says that it has been working to add more TnG-enabled parking sites without surcharge. It’s work in progress, but no surcharge cashless parking sites have grown significantly in numbers over the years.
10. It says that two years ago, 40 such sites existed – today, there are over 200 parking lots with TnG payment and no surcharge. For these sites, the additional costs are wholly managed by TnG. Let’s hope that this trend continues and major sites adopt this model.
11. Lastly, a side note regarding TnG “profiting” from our card and e-Wallet balances held by them. The company explains that “all monies reloaded by the users into the Touch n Go cards are not deposited into the TNGSB account. Instead, they are deposited into a trustee account and are owned by the owner/users of these Touch n Go cards.
12. “All payments to service providers (toll, rail, parking operators and retail merchants) are made directly from the trustee to the said service providers.
13. The Touch n Go card merely acts as an electronic purse to provide the convenience of speed and security when making everyday micro-payments,” TnG says, adding that the company is also bound by the Unclaimed Money Act 1965 (2006 amendment) whereby all unused prepaid balances due to inactivity of transaction for more than seven years are required to be returned to the Accountant General’s Department.
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