Parking management and operation: A bibliometric analysis and comprehensive review

Abstract

This paper presents a bibliometric analysis and comprehensive review of parking-related issues, driven by the rise in private car ownership, limited urban land resources, and the advent of advanced technologies and innovative business models. By synthesizing state-of-the-art research on parking, the study aims to identify future development trends and potential research directions. The review begins with a bibliometric analysis that examines the characteristics of existing literature, including journals, publications, authors, and keywords. This analysis provides a foundation for understanding the evolution of the parking research field and its scholarly landscape. Subsequently, a critical review of existing studies is conducted from both empirical and theoretical perspectives, covering various aspects such as parking choice behaviors, operational strategies, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technologies. For each research topic, we discuss current progress, identify research gaps, and suggest opportunities for further investigation. The findings of this study serve as a reference for the future development of efficient and sustainable parking systems.