ITRCC Truck Parking Study

JPR performed a comprehensive study of the four Toll Plazas along the Indiana Toll Road to explore the potential for expanding dedicated truck parking. The primary goal was to improve safety both within the plazas and on the Toll Road itself. This effort involved analyzing adjacent properties to identify opportunities for expansion, and developing multiple concepts to address the need for additional truck parking.

JPR’s analysis revealed that two of the four travel plazas offered significant potential for expanding truck parking. This determination was based on the maximum amount of potential parking spaces that could be provided, the probability of obtaining additional adjacent land, and overall anticipated cost estimates of the site improvements. These factors were crucial in understanding where and how much expansion could be achieved.

One of the biggest challenges in this project was the lack of available space and property for expansion. To address this, JPR meticulously analyzed adjacent properties to assess their suitability for development. This analysis took into account existing site conditions and the impact on overall feasibility and traffic flow within the current parking lots. By leveraging our extensive experience from past projects, we were able to make informed decisions on the best locations for additional parking.

Our knowledge of the local area played a pivotal role in determining whether acquiring adjacent land was a viable option. We also considered surrounding site conditions that could constrain the construction of the expanded parking areas. These considerations ensured that the proposed expansions would be practical and sustainable.

Once constructed and completed, the expanded truck parking facilities will provide safer locations for semi-trailers to park throughout the length of the Indiana Toll Road. These dedicated spaces will allow truck drivers to rest safely, without the hazards of being near lanes of ongoing traffic or on/off ramps.