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Milan Taska president association Slovak Parking Association European Parking Association 16th Congress Dublin, Ireland September 11th-13th, 2013

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In 2012, the Slovak Parking Association (SPA) concentrated on specification of procedures intended for system solving of needs of the static transport in towns. This activity, in order to maintain sustainable mobility and servicing of towns, is presently important for Slovak towns. In 2012, the Slovak Parking Association (SPA) concentrated on specification of procedures intended for system solving of needs of the static transport in towns. This activity, in order to maintain sustainable mobility and servicing of towns, is presently important for Slovak towns. SPA, during last year, was involved in direct consultations with partners using contacts and experience of members of the European Parking Association. SPA, during last year, was involved in direct consultations with partners using contacts and experience of members of the European Parking Association. The Association Board also in 2012 cooperated with the Union of Towns of Slovakia (MS) in elaboration of opinions concerning measures and drafted legislative (amendments to regulation no. 9/2009 Coll.). The Association Board also in 2012 cooperated with the Union of Towns of Slovakia (MS) in elaboration of opinions concerning measures and drafted legislative (amendments to regulation no. 9/2009 Coll.). Slovak Parking Association European Parking Association 16th Congress Dublin, Ireland September 11th-13th, 2013

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In order to inform bodies of the public and state administrations on problems and possible solutions of parking, the Slovak Parking Association has organized 4th seminar Parking in Zones with Prevailing Function Housing. In order to inform bodies of the public and state administrations on problems and possible solutions of parking, the Slovak Parking Association has organized 4th seminar Parking in Zones with Prevailing Function Housing. The conclusions of the 4th seminar include the statements that also in medium large towns in Slovakia there is: A general shortage of parking places, only approximately 25-40% of needs can be satisfied, in majority of towns only on-street parking does exist! A general shortage of parking places, only approximately 25-40% of needs can be satisfied, in majority of towns only on-street parking does exist! Only a small interest of population to co-participate in problem solving of parking. Only a small interest of population to co-participate in problem solving of parking. Underestimation of problems of parking and a passive approach of the town management to qualified, complex and efficient solutions for parking and transport as such and. Underestimation of problems of parking and a passive approach of the town management to qualified, complex and efficient solutions for parking and transport as such and. Slovak Parking Association Slovak Parking Association European Parking Association 16th Congress Dublin, Ireland September 11th-13th, 2013

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Solving of parking needs in the entire area concentrates only on the street network, but this network cannot satisfy all parking needs in towns. Solving of parking needs in the entire area concentrates only on the street network, but this network cannot satisfy all parking needs in towns. 8th SPA conference titled SOLVING OF PARKING IN TOWNS dealing with Strategy, regulation and organization of parking was the most important event for SPA. 8th SPA conference titled SOLVING OF PARKING IN TOWNS dealing with Strategy, regulation and organization of parking was the most important event for SPA. More than 100 specialists from towns, operators of parking, suppliers of equipment, state administration and independent specialists from the Slovak and Czech Republics have participated in this conference. More than 100 specialists from towns, operators of parking, suppliers of equipment, state administration and independent specialists from the Slovak and Czech Republics have participated in this conference. We have selected from the Conclusions of the 8th conference: Towns/municipalities deal mainly only with the short-term regulation measures intended for selected parts of the given town. Frequently, without any harmonization with other tasks of the given town area and development of demand for traffic servicing of that town. Towns/municipalities deal mainly only with the short-term regulation measures intended for selected parts of the given town. Frequently, without any harmonization with other tasks of the given town area and development of demand for traffic servicing of that town. Slovak Parking Association Slovak Parking Association European Parking Association 16th Congress Dublin, Ireland September 11th-13th, 2013

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Slovak Parking Association Slovak Parking Association Provision of parking is possible only via a coordinated solving on the entire territory of the given town in accordance with all tasks of town and population. Provision of parking is possible only via a coordinated solving on the entire territory of the given town in accordance with all tasks of town and population. Solving of parking needs and garaging of vehicles of inhabitants mainly in dwellings requires also new development of necessary facilities and suitable arrangement of area. Solving of parking needs and garaging of vehicles of inhabitants mainly in dwellings requires also new development of necessary facilities and suitable arrangement of area. The decisive document for complex solving of parking needs in towns represents the Urban Parking Policy (hereinafter referred to as UPP), based on the development documents of the town, mainly urban planning and traffic engineering documentations. The decisive document for complex solving of parking needs in towns represents the Urban Parking Policy (hereinafter referred to as UPP), based on the development documents of the town, mainly urban planning and traffic engineering documentations. Method and scope of operation of parking facilities depends on the method of regulation of parking determined by the town. Method and scope of operation of parking facilities depends on the method of regulation of parking determined by the town. European Parking Association 16th Congress Dublin, Ireland September 11th-13th, 2013

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Summary of % increase of the number of passenger cars in Slovak towns 2012/2005

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Urban transport Urban transport European Parking Association 16th Congress Dublin, Ireland September 11th-13th, 2013

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INVITATION Slovak Parking Association Invites you to the 9 th conference Solving of Parking in Towns November 12 14, 2013 Vysok Tatry, Tatransk Matliare hotel Hutnk*** Slovak Republic We are happy to welcome you to our 9 th conference in Vysoke Tatry (SK), November 12 14, 2013 European Parking Association 16th Congress Dublin, Ireland September 11th-13th, 2013

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Thank you for your attention Milan Taska president association www.spa-parking.sk European Parking Association 16th Congress Dublin, Ireland September 11th-13th, 2013