With increasing dependence on private or self-owned transportation, the issues related to parking space and concerned operating safety personnel are on the rise.

1. Improved parking systems for enhanced experience
With increasing dependence on private or self-owned transportation, the issues related to
parking space and concerned operating safety personnel are on the rise. Parking counting
systems integrated with parking guidance system offer a scientific solution to mitigate such
issues. The system is based on electronics and telecommunication technology that combines the
features of data tracking, monitoring, processing and retrieval for the ‘benefit of visitors. These
systems are especially helpful for large sized parking areas like stadiums, function halls,
theaters, airports etc.
Parking guidance and information (PGI) systems help visitors by providing dynamic information
in the controlled parking space. Parking counting and guidance system provides centralized
management of parking space by monitoring all entry and exit parking lanes. The information is
processed to evaluate crucial unknown parameters like available spaces on individual levels and
overall occupancy levels. Parking guidance is provided by displaying summarized information
along with strategically placed signs so that visitors get an idea of available parking spaces, thus
avoiding delays and congestion.
Effectiveness of the parking counting system depends upon accuracy of data input and
transmission system. The systems assist in:-
- Tracking number of vehicles at the parking entry and exit.
- Displaying information about number of available spaces in each parking lane.
When a vehicle enters or exits a given parking space there are certain changes in the earth's
magnetic field. These changes are traced by wireless sensors or detectors and then this
information is transmitted via radio waves to a server. A graphical user interface enables the
visitor or parking operator to read data from the display board along with alarm signals against a
plan view of the parking facility. So a parking guidance system not only guides the incoming,
outgoing or circulating visitors but the parking operators as well.
The counting of vehicles is done with the aid of detectors embedded underground or recording
videos. As the vehicles enter the parking lanes the information is displayed in the form of
Variable Message Sign or VMS. According to the occupancy level and space available the VMS
displays Zero or Full sign. By reading the message on the VMS people can make decisions as to
finding accurate and comfortable spaces to park their two wheelers and cars. This enhances
visitors' comfort and safety while mitigating stress. Accuracy of vehicle parking counting and
guidance system is very important and maintenance of the installation needs to be checked
regularly.