How AVs Will Impact Parking Infrastructure

Kimley-Horn’s Douglas Gettman, Ph.D. contributed an article to NAIOP’s Development magazine addressing key considerations the development community should consider as autonomous vehicles (AVs) make their way into the mainstream. Gettman covers questions about the impact to the footprint and design of parking facilities, what we can learn from driver behavior, vehicle charging/refueling considerations, the possibility of AV fleets as amenities for multifamily developments, and other challenges and opportunities AVs may pose.

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Douglas Gettman Ph.D. Smart Mobility and AV/CV Senior Consultant: Douglas Gettman Ph.D.

Smart Mobility and AV/CV Senior Consultant

Dr. Gettman has more than 25 years of experience in automated transit, Smart Cities, internet of things, big data tools, connected vehicles, automated vehicles, adaptive traffic control, intelligent transportation systems management software (central and field controller), and transportation system modeling and simulation. He has experience directing development and integration of mobile, desktop, and web systems for transportation management, planning, and engineering innovation. Dr. Gettman has also developed, deployed, integrated, and supported adaptive traffic control, Smart City, and IoT systems for cities, counties, and state DOTs across North America. He has been the principal investigator for FHWA and NCHRP programs in adaptive control, traffic signal operations, big data, and automated and connected vehicles. Dr. Gettman has experience applying major traffic simulation systems including Vissim, Corsim, VISUM, and ALPS for freeway, arterial, and airport operations studies. He is author or co-author of more than 30 peer-reviewed research papers and FHWA reports.