Early Monday morning (14/9/2015) the Beep
Beep team embarked on a trip to Amsterdam.
The elements were bad as it was raining all morning. We conclude we need a second trip in the
afternoon to collect even more data.
However we were still able to observe and talk to people about their parking habits and concerns. In fact, it turned out that people were more than willing to share their experiences.
Here
are our specific recordings:
1.
Green car: 15+ mins. Drove
around many blocks. Said the app would be really helpful. (age range?) Took pic
of parked car.
2.
Guy in unofficial parking spot.
It’s hard to find a spot, and on top you have to pay for it. Wasn’t very
convinced with the app because “you still have to pay”. Older (40-50 age)
3.
Parking meter guy: looking for
parking can take up to 15 – 20 mins, sometimes more. An app would be helpful
(age range?)
4.
A lot of taxis (über?) around
hotels, picking up guests, parking in unofficial places. Opportunity?
5.
2 guys struggled with using the
meter.
6.
A lot of maintenance and
delivery vans parking in sidewalk (30 to 40). Do they do it to save money?
Time? Space? Most trucks and big vans don’t fit in the spaces anyways
7.
Radisson Hotel charges $5,50
for a parking spot, no valet. Street parking is $5
8.
Most people using the parking were
locals (observed about 100 cars passing by, seemingly searching for
parking). Perhaps 2/3 had a very anxious
look and seemed to turn at each intersection in hopes of something better. Others were laid back as if there were no
worries in the world.
9.
The crazy parking hours are
during afternoon, when people come back from their jobs, and weekends
10.
Fedex guy: was parked on the
sidewalk. He doesn’t pay for parking tickets, his boss does. Obviously doesn’t
pay for parking. App would be useful. (25-30 years)
11.
Blond guy: spent 30
minutes looking for parking, says it’s always a problem. He would absolutely use
the app. He uses the park mobile app to pay for parking spots. Took pic of
parked car. (25-30 years)
General
observations:
1.
Younger people are more
enthusiastic about the app
2.
We didn’t find women parking.
3.
Need to look into
parkmobile.com.
4.
Most spots in the city were
taken.
5.
Garages exist, but hidden and usually
associated with hotel.
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