Public Parking Garage Help

[supermodelhk 0]

I already searched the thread but couldn't find the answer for what I'm looking for.

So, here's the thing.

I build a public parking garage next to a bus stop or a subway in the residential zoned area. 

Tried using it in several different cities and regions but never goes over 1~2% of usage.

It's not being efficient for public transportaion.

How and where should I place the parking garage in order to be used by many?

Thanks

[Jezus53 18]

It's best to put it in a low density residential area so that way sims that are not with n walking distance can park and ride! At least, this is how it works for me. Also, bus stops and subways are hard to get people to park and ride for. I find monorail or HSR or Elevated rail works best.

[koolkalang 2]

Do these things work for trainstations?

[SockoJr53 51]

They don't seem to apply to train stations, as they have their own "infinite" parking lots. If you query a train station you should notice people taking cars to them then hopping on the trains.

[Jezus53 18]

Originally posted by: SockoJr53

They don't seem to apply to train stations, as they have their own "infinite" parking lots. If you query a train station you should notice people taking cars to them then hopping on the trains.quote>

Which is weird because they only have about 10 parking spots in front. But usually, train stations do have their own parking lots so in a way it's relistic, just not the size.

[Shlarin 0]

If there is only one road connecting two important areas in your region (a bottleneck), then put a toll booth on that road and parking garages just before and after the tollbooth (so ppl from both sides can park and ride.)

[jocanaada 0]

I generally don't use them.. I find I get little use and they just take up room for nothing... I really wish they were more effective, all the park and rides in my city (Ottawa) on a week day are filled beyond capacity....

[Darth Apple 54]

I have gotten them to work , but only in residential areas with only a few park-and-ride stations , but where people work , I always put them every 6-8 tiles , strictly.

if you are careful , you can make them work , even above capacity!

its a good idea to keep in mind , that sims don't really take mass transit unless there is a reason... , not as much at least.

I hope this helps.

[earwax_man 18]

Hmm... I've never had a use for P&R