The objective of this research report on truck parking in Appalachia, commissioned by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and completed by CPCS Transcom Inc., was to: 1) bring together the best available data and insights from existing state-level efforts and complete new research into an integrated regional assessment of truck parking supply, demand, and future needs; and 2) propose actionable recommendations for regional truck parking improvements.  This research report presents detailed data on truck parking supply (private and public facilities), the usage of these facilities (by time of day), and instances of undesignated truck parking throughout the Region. The study demonstrates the truck parking needs and issues identified from data analysis and stakeholder outreach in the Appalachian Region, and presents a variety of recommendations that ARC and its regional partners may consider to improve truck parking conditions in Appalachia.

A Truck Parking Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA) Spreadsheet Tool was developed as a specialized resource to complement the Appalachian Region Truck Parking Study. This tool provides ARC partners with a tailored template for conducting benefit-cost analyses of truck parking-related projects, such as new parking capacity or technology and operational improvements. It incorporates truck parking-specific parameters derived from industry research and features a systematic approach for calculating benefits.