Analysis of Visitor Density Influence on Parking Lot in Kedungmundu Market, Semarang City

Abstract

Kedungmundu Market is one of the environmental markets which is strategically located in the Tembalang district, Semarang city. The high activity at Kedungmundu Market causes an increase in the volume of vehicles entering and leaving Kedungmundu Market at certain hours, so that many vehicles find it difficult to find a place to park. Parking problems, both on-street parking and off-street parking are very important to be studied more deeply so that they can serve according to parking needs. The purpose of this study is to analyze visitor density influence on parking lot in Kedungmundu market. The method used in the study is quantitative research. The required parking space must be available adequately, the greater the volume of traffic that is active either leaving or going to the center of activity, the greater the need for parking space. From the results of parking measurements will be able to know the characteristics of parking at that location for example peak hours, average length of parking, parking effectiveness and others. From the results of parking measurements will be able to know the characteristics of parking at that location for example peak hours, average length of parking, parking effectiveness and others.