Review

Efficient parking solutions in limited urban areas: a review of FAPS

Volume: 4 March 23, 2026
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Efficient parking solutions in limited urban areas: a review of FAPS

Abstract

The spread of urbanization and the resulting increase in the number of vehicles have brought serious parking problems to metropolitan areas. This problem has multifaceted effects not only for individual drivers but also in terms of urban planning, traffic management, and environmental sustainability. This study examines Fully Automated Parking Systems (FAPS), developed to ensure more efficient use of limited urban space. The system's structural features, its impact on user experience, and the advantages it can offer at the city level are examined using a holistic approach. FAPS is a parking solution that minimizes human interaction and maximizes the efficient use of parking spaces through an automated vehicle acceptance and parking process. Compared to traditional parking lots, this system allows up to 60% more vehicles to be parked in the same area, reduces energy consumption and exhaust emissions, and increases safety and user comfort. The study also evaluated the technical components, capacity planning, advantages, and disadvantages of the FAPS and presented recommendations for integrating the system into the urban transportation infrastructure. The results show that FAPS is a practical, sustainable, and technological solution to the parking problem in today's cities. In this context, it is emphasized that FAPS should be considered a critical component in future innovative city models.

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Supporting Institution

This project was supported by the Parkolay R&D Center.

Ethical Statement

I hereby declare that this study is an original work; that I have acted in accordance with scientific ethical principles and rules at all stages of the study, including preparation, data collection, analysis, and presentation of the findings; that I have cited all data and information not obtained within the scope of this study and included these sources in the references; and that I have not made any alterations to the data used. I affirm that I accept all terms and conditions of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and that I comply with the ethical duties and responsibilities required by COPE. In the event that any situation contrary to this declaration is identified at any time, I acknowledge and accept all moral and legal consequences that may arise.

Thanks

I would like to express my gratitude to Prof. Dr. Garip Genç and Parkolay for their valuable support during the execution of this study. I also extend my thanks in advance to the editors and reviewers who will contribute to the evaluation process.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Transport Planning

Journal Section

Review

Publication Date

March 23, 2026

Submission Date

February 12, 2026

Acceptance Date

February 23, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 4

APA
Akdağ, Z., Koçak, S., Aktaş, M., & Akyar, A. (2026). Efficient parking solutions in limited urban areas: a review of FAPS. International Periodical of Recent Technologies in Applied Engineering, 4, 6-10. https://izlik.org/JA74EN29SS
AMA
1.Akdağ Z, Koçak S, Aktaş M, Akyar A. Efficient parking solutions in limited urban areas: a review of FAPS. PORTA. 2026;4:6-10. https://izlik.org/JA74EN29SS
Chicago
Akdağ, Zelal, Soner Koçak, Muzaffer Aktaş, and Abdullah Akyar. 2026. “Efficient Parking Solutions in Limited Urban Areas: A Review of FAPS”. International Periodical of Recent Technologies in Applied Engineering 4 (March): 6-10. https://izlik.org/JA74EN29SS.
EndNote
Akdağ Z, Koçak S, Aktaş M, Akyar A (March 1, 2026) Efficient parking solutions in limited urban areas: a review of FAPS. International Periodical of Recent Technologies in Applied Engineering 4 6–10.
IEEE
[1]Z. Akdağ, S. Koçak, M. Aktaş, and A. Akyar, “Efficient parking solutions in limited urban areas: a review of FAPS”, PORTA, vol. 4, pp. 6–10, Mar. 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA74EN29SS
ISNAD
Akdağ, Zelal - Koçak, Soner - Aktaş, Muzaffer - Akyar, Abdullah. “Efficient Parking Solutions in Limited Urban Areas: A Review of FAPS”. International Periodical of Recent Technologies in Applied Engineering 4 (March 1, 2026): 6-10. https://izlik.org/JA74EN29SS.
JAMA
1.Akdağ Z, Koçak S, Aktaş M, Akyar A. Efficient parking solutions in limited urban areas: a review of FAPS. PORTA. 2026;4:6–10.
MLA
Akdağ, Zelal, et al. “Efficient Parking Solutions in Limited Urban Areas: A Review of FAPS”. International Periodical of Recent Technologies in Applied Engineering, vol. 4, Mar. 2026, pp. 6-10, https://izlik.org/JA74EN29SS.
Vancouver
1.Zelal Akdağ, Soner Koçak, Muzaffer Aktaş, Abdullah Akyar. Efficient parking solutions in limited urban areas: a review of FAPS. PORTA [Internet]. 2026 Mar. 1;4:6-10. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA74EN29SS

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