Analysis of Illegal Parking Behavior in Greece

Abstract

The objective of this research is to investigate the behavior of Greek drivers with respect to their parking behavior through a staged approach. Available data collected from previous traffic studies was augmented with data collected by the authors for the year 2010, thus establishing different time periods and allowing comparisons over time (besides among the survey locations). First, at the national level, illegal parking behavior is examined in six Greek cities. Specifically, three of these cities are placed in Athens and the other three are smaller Greek cities. Second, the evolution of controlled parking systems in Athens is investigated by analyzing available data (as well as data collected within the scope of this study) and observing the change of parking characteristics, compliance and enforcement level.