CPP Case Analysis & Practical Application 3

Question 1

A new mixed-use development project is requesting a parking variance to reduce required spaces by 25%. The parking manager is asked to evaluate the request. Which data is MOST important?

Accepted Answer

Transportation demand management (TDM) plan and modal split projections

Answer

A TDM plan with modal split data shows how the development will meet demand through alternatives, justifying the space reduction.

Question 2

An airport parking operator wants to improve online pre-booking rates from 20% to 50%. Which tactic is MOST likely to be effective?

Accepted Answer

Offering a meaningful price discount for online advance reservations

Answer

A price incentive for advance booking directly motivates customers to shift behavior toward the pre-book channel.

Question 3

During a financial audit, it is discovered that a cashier consistently processes more void transactions than peers. What is the appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Conduct a targeted exception report review and interview the cashier

Answer

Exception report analysis and a structured interview provide factual basis for any disciplinary or corrective action.

Question 4

A parking manager is tasked with reducing operating costs by 10% without reducing hours. Which strategy typically yields the largest savings in labor-intensive facilities?

Accepted Answer

Transitioning from staffed exits to automated pay stations

Answer

Labor is typically the largest cost center in parking operations; automation of exit lanes directly reduces FTE requirements.

Question 5

A city parking authority is evaluating two enforcement technology options: LPR mobile patrol vehicles vs. handheld devices. A key advantage of LPR mobile patrol is:

Accepted Answer

Higher citation accuracy per officer hour

Answer

LPR mobile patrol allows officers to scan many more plates per hour than handheld devices, significantly increasing productivity.

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CPP Case Analysis & Practical Application 3