Why is parking lot safety important?

Parking lots are dangerous because they are fairly unregulated environments where vehicles and pedestrians meet. There is no right of way, no posted speed limit, and they can be an opportune location for crime to take place at night or in poor lighting.



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Parking lot walking surfaces may have speed bumps, parking bumpers, pot holes, utilities covers, storm drainage grates, standing water, or other surface elevation changes that may lead to a trip and fall.

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Parking lots provide convenient access to buildings that house offices, retail stores, restaurants, schools, hospitals, etc. Parking spaces may be located inside the building itself or outside the building. If there is insufficient space within the building, then it makes sense to locate parking externally.

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'Parking lot' is a project management technique used to keep a team meeting on track. If a group conversation is in danger of veering off-topic, you could put that particular topic in the hypothetical parking lot. That way, you are 'parking' it for later so your team can focus on the more pressing issues.

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In a recent survey, 27% of respondents said they spend at least 30 minutes searching for parking.

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