parking spots
Lot's painted rectangles
Parking spots are designated spaces for leaving vehicles, typically marked by painted lines in lots or garages.
The term often appears in discussions of urban scarcity: I circled the block three times looking for a parking spot.
A good parking spot is one that's convenient—close to your destination or easy to pull into.
Grants formal authorization
- metersMeasuring devices
- time limitsAllotted duration caps
- ticketsDocuments permitting entry
- finesMonetary sanctions or particles
towing · zoning · enforcement · signage · violations · residential permit · pay station · kiosk
Imposed competitive disadvantage
- wheelchairSeated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- disabled permitAccessible parking authorization
- ADAThree-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
- accessibleAble to be reached
ramp · wide spaces · blue zone · reserved · placard · mobility · designated · close proximity
Nearness in space
- nearbyAt small distance
- availabilityState of being obtainable
- well-litAdequately illuminated
- spaciousHaving ample room
ample · covered · shaded · pull-through · angled · easy access · close · time-saving
Moving around a center
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- rush-hourDaily commute congestion period
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- waitingRemaining in expectation
stakeout · frustration · rivalry · patience · hunting · cruising · peak hours · overflow
Sectioning areas by use
- land useHow terrain is allocated
- surface lotUncovered parking area
- multi-storyHaving several floors
- undergroundBelow ground or countercultural
minimum requirements · transit-oriented · mixed-use · sensors · wayfinding · capacity · striping · layout
permits
Grants formal authorization
- metersMeasuring devices
- time limitsAllotted duration caps
- ticketsDocuments permitting entry
fines · towing · zoning · enforcement · signage · violations · residential permit · pay station · kiosk · boot
handicap
Imposed competitive disadvantage
- wheelchairSeated conveyance for mobility-impaired
- disabled permitAccessible parking authorization
- ADAThree-letter abbreviation, multiple meanings
accessible · ramp · wide spaces · blue zone · reserved · placard · mobility · designated · close proximity · priority
proximity
Nearness in space
- nearbyAt small distance
- availabilityState of being obtainable
- well-litAdequately illuminated
spacious · ample · covered · shaded · pull-through · angled · easy access · close · time-saving · reserved
circling
Moving around a center
- competitionStruggle for supremacy
- rush-hourDaily commute congestion period
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
waiting · stakeout · frustration · rivalry · patience · hunting · cruising · peak hours · overflow · shortage
zoning
Sectioning areas by use
- land useHow terrain is allocated
- surface lotUncovered parking area
- multi-storyHaving several floors
minimum requirements · underground · transit-oriented · mixed-use · sensors · wayfinding · capacity · striping · layout · setback
- campgroundscampground, campsites, tent site, firepit, picnic tables
- numberingserial numbers, order numbers, tracking numbers, phone numbers, page numbers
- car sharingZipcar, hourly rental, membership plans, reservation system, vehicle access
- accessibilitywheelchair access, wheelchair sports, wheelchair ramp, adaptive skiing, accessibility features
- awardsaward, awards, winner, winners, prize
- job perkssalary, perks, pension plans, 401k, benefits
parking spotsroadway
Paved surface for traffic
thoroughfare · bike lanes · bus lanes · highway · carriageway
parking spotsfire lanes
Emergency vehicle access routes
tow-away zones · clearways · red zones · restricted areas · restricted zones
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