| Title |
A Study on the Status Analysis of Mechanical Parking Lots in Residential Facilities (Officetels, etc.) and Measures for introducing ‘Auto Valet Systems’ |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.10.123 |
| Keywords |
Mechanical Parking; User Behavior and Satisfaction of Mechanical Parking; Auto Valet |
| Abstract |
This study is intended to analyze the current status of mechanical parking systems installed in residential facilities (e.g., officetels) and
propose improvement measures based on residents’ usage patterns and perceptions. To examine the current status, a statistical analysis was
conducted using data on mechanical parking systems installed within the past decade, and a questionnaire survey and field investigation
targeted residents of residential facilities (e.g., officetels). The analysis revealed that mechanical parking systems are heavily concentrated in
major metropolitan areas, including Seoul, Incheon, Gyeonggi province, and Busan. Among the various system types, elevator lift and
flat-round trip lift were found to be the most prevalent. In addition, the absence of clear standards regarding the number of parking spaces
served by a single lift was found to affect parking efficiency and waiting times. The analysis of user behavior revealed that, despite being
used to a certain extent, mechanical parking systems exhibited low user satisfaction because of concerns regarding safety, waiting-time delays,
vehicle size restrictions, and system errors. In particular, users were frequently found to operate the systems themselves in the absence of a
facility manager, revealing a gap between regulations and actual operating practices. Meanwhile, perceptions of and willingness to use
automated valet-parking systems were found to be relatively positive, and acceptance was higher among respondents with prior experience
using mechanical parking systems. These findings suggest that automated valet-parking systems have the potential to serve as an alternative
that addresses the limitations of conventional mechanical parking systems. Accordingly, this study proposes several improvement measures,
such as establishing standards for the appropriate number of parking spaces per lift unit, enhancing safety and management systems, adopting
user-centered design and smart-parking technologies, and expanding the use of automated valet-parking systems. This study provides
foundational data for improving the efficiency and user satisfaction of mechanical parking systems, and offers practical implications for setting
future policy and design directions. |