Glossary of parking and mobility
INFORMATION DOCUMENTS OUR BROCHURES GLOSSARY
Some definitions are taken from the methodological guide "Parking surveys" published by CEREMA (November 1997, republished in October 2000).
Some definitions are taken from the methodological guide "Parking surveys" published by CEREMA (November 1997, republished in October 2000).
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| Commercial Garage | A parking lot not exclusively dedicated to a specific generator , built to serve the surrounding neighborhood, unlike a private garage which serves only a single building. It may offer spaces for sale, rent , or subscription to regular neighborhood residents, and/or for periods ranging from fifteen minutes to a few days for occasional visitors.
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| Generator |
A facility or building which, due to its usage, generates a demand for parking. See also Generation Zone.
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| GIC-GIG | Severely disabled civilian and severely disabled war veteran (obsolete designations). See Disabled Persons Parking Permit and CMI. |
| Price list |
A comprehensive list of rates offered for a parking facility, detailing the pricing applied according to the duration of parking, the day(s) of parking, usage, or vehicle type. See also Pricing Act.
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| Guidance in place |
A typically illuminated device that allows a driver to identify and thus directly access available parking spaces. Currently being progressively deployed in multi-story car parks, this system is beginning to be implemented on public roads. See also Signage.
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