The paper assesses the Parking space management in Federal capital city, Abuja with a view of providing an everlasting solution to the challenges facing the study area. Data for the study were obtained through a semi-structured questionnaire, observation, monitoring, recording and document review. A total of 387 copies of a questionnaire were administered and purposive sampling techniques was adopted.  The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics frequency analysis technique with the help of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings from the study showed that the parking problems within the study area were associated with Off-Street and On-Street parking. The On-Street parking predominantly occurs around the Converted Commercial Developments. Among the various commercial activities in the area, Plazas had the highest off-street and on-street parking problems. Also, the study reveals that, there is statistical significant relationship between parking space and traffic congestion. The impact of parking space were revealed, such as, Traffic congestion, accident, pollution and obstruction of fire fighter. The factors responsible for parking problems were identified to include, inadequate parking facilities, the concentration of activities and facilities in FCC, non-implementation of the FCC transportation policy, and the violation of building codes and zoning regulations. The study concluded by suggesting the management strategies for the efficient management of the transportation system in FCC, Abuja by enforcement of Traffic Rules and Regulations by Disciplined Law Enforcement Agent, Introduction of public parking garages, Enlightenment of parking space users.

parking space

On-street parking

off-street parking

parking slot

traffic