Addressing the Parking Crisis: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis and Policy Innovation in Yau Tsim Mong, Hong Kong

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10.2991/978-94-6239-825-2_6How to use a DOI?

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parking supply-demand mismatch; spatiotemporal analysis; dynamic pricing; parking behavior; smart parking

Abstract

As a high-density commercial, residential, and tourism center, Yau Tsim Mong (YTM), Hong Kong faces a parking problem that extends beyond an absolute shortage of spaces. This study investigates the spatial and temporal mismatch between parking supply and demand and examines user behavior and policy acceptance using multi-source evidence, including real-time occupancy information for 22 parking facilities, historical timed-parking data, field observations, and a questionnaire survey. The analysis shows that roadside timed-parking spaces in YTM are generally highly occupied, while off-street facilities exhibit substantial differences by location and land-use function. Commercial-office facilities tend to be highly utilized on weekdays but less utilized on holidays, whereas cultural and mixed-use facilities show different temporal patterns. The survey indicates that more than 70% of respondents spend over five minutes searching for parking and that long-duration parking is dominant. These findings suggest that the core problem is a combination of spatial mismatch, temporal mismatch, information asymmetry, and limited demand-management mechanisms. The study therefore proposes a staged strategy combining targeted roadside-space management, dynamic pricing, real-time reservation and virtual queuing, inter-facility demand guidance, park-and-transfer options, and carefully evaluated underground parking development. The findings provide a practical framework for parking governance in other high-density urban districts.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Boshi Wang
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/11/10
TI  - Addressing the Parking Crisis: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis and Policy Innovation in Yau Tsim Mong, Hong Kong
BT  - Proceedings of the 2026 5th International Conference on Public Service, Economic Management and Sustainable Development (PESD 2026)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 59
EP  - 70
SN  - 2352-5428
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6239-825-2_6
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6239-825-2_6
ID  - Wang2026
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