Having a parking lot with ample space offers guests, employees, and customers the convenience of an easy-to-navigate parking experience. Whether you invest in parking lot repair to maximize space or you try new paving patterns to optimize organization, there are a few ways to increase your lot’s capacity that won’t break the bank. Here are five to consider.

How to Increase Parking Lot Capacity

1. Eliminate Wasted Space

Assess your lot for any corners or edges that can be turned into usable areas. Sometimes smaller sections that cannot house regular sized sedans or trucks may be just the right size for compact cars or motorcycles, which frees up larger spots in your lot. Also check if any area surrounding your parking lot can be used to add spots, such as grassy areas or unpaved sections.

2. Pave for Variety

Whether you repave your lot to redesign the layout or adjust striping, create a variety of space dimensions for different size vehicles to better organize your lot. Divide large spots into smaller areas for compact cars and motorcycles, and designate an area for oversized vehicles, so they don’t take up multiple spots.

3. Remove Non-Vehicles

Some lots use viable parking spaces for dumpsters, shopping carts, equipment, and vehicles that don’t function. Find a new location for any of these obstacles so they aren’t taking up precious parking spaces. If there are broken down vehicles on your property, have them towed to a garage or junkyard. 

4. Angle Spots

Smaller or irregularly shaped lots benefit from angling spots to maximize space. Setting paving lines at a 60-degree angle creates more spaces and an efficient traffic pattern; drivers must navigate one way to get in and out of the spots safely. Angled lots also make better use of space when there are landscaping features and other obstacles in the area.

5. Stack Valet Parking

When parking lot repair and new paving aren’t options, valet parking is an affordable and convenient way to get many cars into a small lot. Valet personnel retain keys and can double and triple park cars, moving them around when necessary and reducing the frustration felt by customers and guests searching for an open spot.

For professional parking lot repair and paving in the Cincinnati area, trust Neyra Paving. For more than three decades, their affordable, expert services include concrete and asphalt repair as well as potholes and crack sealing to revitalize your parking lot. To find out how they can help you with your property, call (513) 733-1001 or visit their website.