MAPC sPARKing New Ideas Parking Symposium: Presentation by Andy Hill

1. Parking Technology
Future Trends

2. The Five Frontiers
• On-Street Analytics
• Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR)
• Parking Guidance Systems
• Internet Sales
• Handheld Applications

3. Evolution of Curbside Management

4. On-Street Analytics
• Networked wireless sensors report to a central
server
• Can be linked to curbside or multi-space meters
• Real time data feeds to web-based applications
• Point-of-violation feeds to enforcement personnel
• Constant data stream regarding length of stay,
occupancy and turnover
• Supports variable demand pricing initiatives

5. ALPR Systems

6. ALPR Applications
• Loss prevention
• Scofflaw detection
• Permit enforcement
• Time-limit enforcement (i.e. auto-chalking)
• Access control

7. ALPR Considerations
PROS
• Force multiplier
• Enhanced compliance
• Increased revenues
• Robust data stream
• Elevated security
• Paired data capture
CONS
• Data management
• Legal liability
• Cost to acquire
• Database maintenance
• Read issues
• Credential confusion

8. Parking Guidance Systems

9. Parking Guidance Systems
BENEFITS
• Recapture of up to 10% of
usable capacity
• Increased revenues
• Decreased CO2 emissions
• Elevated customer service
• Reduced wear and tear
LIABILITIES
• Cost of acquisition
• Cost of installation
• Cost of maintenance
• Increased utility costs
• Elevated process speeds
• Increased risk of accidents

10. Internet Sales

11. Considerations
• Will elevate cash controls and customer service
• Better pre-event data = better event management
• Higher process speeds than collect on entry and/ or
exit formats
• Opens the door to variable demand pricing
• May require significant equipment upgrades
• Still requires staffing during events

12. Handheld Applications

13. Handheld Apps
• Consolidate data or functions in a single source
• Enhance the customer experience
• Improve wayfinding and expedite travel to
destination
• Can enhance revenues
• Raise life safety concerns
• Require support infrastructure
• Go great with ranch or blue cheese dressing

14. Parting Thoughts
• Technology is a tool, not a cure-all
• Solid policy and procedure need to be part of the mix
• Know the ‘why’ long before you worry about the
‘what’
• Use every feature
• Know the benefit