Ask the Experts
In considering the complete parking and mobility ecosystem, which elements will see the most impact
from electric vehicles in the next five years?
“Transit is positioned to take advantage of electric buses. State and federal air quality laws, as well as funding for electrifying fleets makes moving to electric buses for transit possible and viable. The extended range for EVs that we are now seeing may reduce the need for workplace charging. Residential charging for EVs is likely to grow in need and demand.”
“The curbside infrastructure. Imagine: electricity and space currently allocated to meters or ticket machines being used as charging spaces. Curbside policy prioritizing EV’s in premium parking positions. The creation of brand agnostic “electric boulevards” that provide charging to all makes models and types of electric vehicle rather than specialist sites. And will we—shock horror—see EV play a part in the gas station ecosystem along with petrol diesel LPG etc.”
“Traditionally the spaces we manage are for short- and long-term parking. With the electrification of vehicles, these spaces will increasingly become ‘fueling spaces’ and our assets will be considered for both parking and/or fueling. This will greatly shape the way we move vehicles in and out of both our on-street and off-street environments.”
“We are at a prime time for the parking and mobility ecosystems including accelerated technology development and implementation with low friction payment options. The impact from electric vehicles will force collaborative curb management designed infrastructure and create enhanced and integrated parking payment solutions. Our ecosystem/industry will be more heavily focused on customer facing initiatives and solutions providing quick, easy to use tools.”
“The U.S. electric vehicle share of market is projected to grow to 32% by 2030 and 45% by 2035. Cities will have to make major infrastructure investments to accommodate the demand for charging stations. And this planning needs to start now because cities have to bring together many different players to actually make this happen—electric utilities, transportation departments, public works, businesses, EV charging providers, and more. Exciting times ahead!”
“Parking garage designs will need to accommodate an increased demand for EV charging spots. In addition, a possible by-product of expanded curbside uses for commercial vehicles may result in the need for “curbside transportation lanes” within facilities which could serve AV operations and POV drop offs.”
“Parking facilities are at the epicenter of the transformation from internal combustion engine vehicles to EV and AV and will ultimately solve the most challenging issue related to their adoption through vehicle to grid technology. This will fundamentally change how parking facilities are designed, operated, and will determine which are the most sought after and profitable in the future.”
“I predict the Enforcement market will be impacted greatly as it adds another rule/limit that will need to be controlled as demand for EV parking spaces rise. When an EV is parked in the same spot for extended periods, cars that are charged but not moving result in a charger that isn’t being utilized. It will be about maximizing the space as well as the EV Charger on that space.”
“Provide charging and remain relevant. Fail to offer charging as an option and wonder where your customers went.”
“I think that we are missing something in our conversations—ADA parking. It’s things like cord management, path of travel, equal access to Level III stations, van-accessible EV, etc. The need may be small but planning for it now could save an operator from infrastructure modifications later.”
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“Transit is positioned to take advantage of electric buses. State and federal air quality laws, as well as funding for electrifying fleets makes moving to electric buses for transit possible and viable. The extended range for EVs that we are now seeing may reduce the need for workplace charging. Residential charging for EVs is likely to grow in need and demand.”
“The curbside infrastructure. Imagine: electricity and space currently allocated to meters or ticket machines being used as charging spaces. Curbside policy prioritizing EV’s in premium parking positions. The creation of brand agnostic “electric boulevards” that provide charging to all makes models and types of electric vehicle rather than specialist sites. And will we—shock horror—see EV play a part in the gas station ecosystem along with petrol diesel LPG etc.”
“Traditionally the spaces we manage are for short- and long-term parking. With the electrification of vehicles, these spaces will increasingly become ‘fueling spaces’ and our assets will be considered for both parking and/or fueling. This will greatly shape the way we move vehicles in and out of both our on-street and off-street environments.”
“We are at a prime time for the parking and mobility ecosystems including accelerated technology development and implementation with low friction payment options. The impact from electric vehicles will force collaborative curb management designed infrastructure and create enhanced and integrated parking payment solutions. Our ecosystem/industry will be more heavily focused on customer facing initiatives and solutions providing quick, easy to use tools.”
“The U.S. electric vehicle share of market is projected to grow to 32% by 2030 and 45% by 2035. Cities will have to make major infrastructure investments to accommodate the demand for charging stations. And this planning needs to start now because cities have to bring together many different players to actually make this happen—electric utilities, transportation departments, public works, businesses, EV charging providers, and more. Exciting times ahead!”
“Parking garage designs will need to accommodate an increased demand for EV charging spots. In addition, a possible by-product of expanded curbside uses for commercial vehicles may result in the need for “curbside transportation lanes” within facilities which could serve AV operations and POV drop offs.”
“Parking facilities are at the epicenter of the transformation from internal combustion engine vehicles to EV and AV and will ultimately solve the most challenging issue related to their adoption through vehicle to grid technology. This will fundamentally change how parking facilities are designed, operated, and will determine which are the most sought after and profitable in the future.”
“I predict the Enforcement market will be impacted greatly as it adds another rule/limit that will need to be controlled as demand for EV parking spaces rise. When an EV is parked in the same spot for extended periods, cars that are charged but not moving result in a charger that isn’t being utilized. It will be about maximizing the space as well as the EV Charger on that space.”
“Provide charging and remain relevant. Fail to offer charging as an option and wonder where your customers went.”
“I think that we are missing something in our conversations—ADA parking. It’s things like cord management, path of travel, equal access to Level III stations, van-accessible EV, etc. The need may be small but planning for it now could save an operator from infrastructure modifications later.”
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Brian Shaw, CAPP
Executive Director
Stanford Transportation
Transit is positioned to take advantage of electric buses. State and federal air quality laws, as well as funding for electrifying fleets makes moving to electric buses for transit possible and viable. The extended range for EVs that we are now seeing may reduce the need for workplace charging. Residential charging for EVs is likely to grow in need and demand.”
