When we think about parking garages, typically one type of structure comes to mind: a cold, gray building built with sharp corners and dull character. These structures, reliant on function and not necessarily known for beauty, are typically just slabs of concrete with little thought put into them beyond proper function. Their uniform look is Read more about What’s Driving Parking Garage Design’s New Direction?[…]
Parking facility operators often worry about availability in their garages or lots, and the of electric cars, which require special charging stations at parking spots, has added another layer of complexity to the already-complex management process. Though this problem may seem oddly specific, its presence is growing: at the end of last year, more than Read more about The challenge electric cars pose to smart parking systems[…]
Finding parking in a crowded garage is already difficult enough. Good luck locating open spots when entire sections are cordoned off for renovations! It’s ironic that closing a garage for smart parking system installation could temporarily make the parking situation worse. Parking is already competitive enough — even the smallest dip in availability can trigger Read more about Smart parking system installation doesn’t have to be a drag[…]
Driving often goes together with the battle to find open parking spots. Think of a sports game at a big stadium. Among the various highs of the day, does struggling to find parking, exit the parking facility quickly and avoid post-event traffic come to mind? Do visitors show up way earlier than necessary (with the Read more about What’s driving growth in the parking management system and solutions industry?[…]
Although graduation ceremonies, sporting events and big arena concerts are all exciting, the frustration of finding on-site parking—and, later, leaving without excessive traffic—can be enough to keep some folks at home. Special events often overcrowd parking facilities at times that might otherwise be considered off-peak. A college football game on the weekend, for instance, may Read more about Can smart parking systems organize special event chaos?[…]
Like running any stable business, managing a parking facility takes people, time, and, above all, money. So it’s no wonder that parking facilities may not be eager to spend even more money on their parking garages and lots. The benefits of parking management systems are well known: they help ease traffic, utilize existing space, decrease Read more about Yes, smart parking systems are affordable![…]
If you’ve ever left your car downtown for hours as you shopped and dined, you owe that convenience to New Urbanism. With circling for parking accounting for at least 30 percent of urban traffic, the minds behind New Urbanism developed this approach to increase parking availability and reduce pollution while considering a city’s planning, architectural Read more about New Urbanism and Parking[…]
The world’s population is constantly increasing, and with that, so too is the number of people on the road. With tens of millions of people on the go every day, especially those without access to reliable public transportation, it’s no wonder the demand for parking is constantly high. In fact, many studies have suggested that Read more about Parking Management Systems for Cities and Their Residents[…]
Although it may seem logical for an airport to fix all its flaws at once, attempting to solve parking problems during construction periods might prove needlessly chaotic. With roughly one in every five flights experiencing delays, airports need to seriously consider the additional impact that closures and reroutes can have on travelers. Tackling parking dilemmas Read more about Should airports use parking management systems to offset the effects of construction?[…]
It’s far from wise to assume that an apartment complex’s parking lot can go completely unsupervised, but the alternative – outsourcing to an outside provider – may not be warranted in a world where less people are driving cars. Using a trusted outside vendor may mean that the parking system is in good, reliable hands Read more about Can residential complexes use parking management systems instead of outsourcing the job?[…]