Introduction
In many companies, offices, and shopping centers where parking space is limited, the problem of unutilized reserved spaces is often encountered. This issue frustrates both employees and customers who, despite seeing vacant spaces, cannot use them due to a lack of synchronization between the reservation system and the actual utilization of these spaces.
The essence of the problem
The problem of unused parking spaces mainly arises from a lack of integration between the parking reservation system and the access control system. Reservations are often made, but there is no control to verify whether the space has actually been occupied by the person who reserved it. This leads to a situation where, although the system shows no available spaces, many of them are physically empty.
Proposed solution - integration of reservation system with access control system
Integrating the reservation system with the access control system is a key solution for more effective management of urban parking lots. By combining both systems, users can reserve parking spaces and pay for them using a mobile application, increasing convenience and reducing the need for physical payment devices. Additionally, the system allows for trip planning, minimizing the risk of space shortages and reducing the need for traffic congestion. Employees, seeing the lack of available spaces in advance, can choose alternative transportation methods. This solution not only facilitates parking management but also contributes to pollution reduction and improved urban mobility. Furthermore, unoccupied and unreserved spaces can be offered for short-term rental, increasing space utilization efficiency and generating additional revenue for parking operators.
Benefits
- Better utilization of available parking space - offering unused spaces for short-term rental to individuals from nearby office buildings or residential areas can bring additional revenue and enable more efficient parking space management.
- Increased user satisfaction - having reservations allows users to easily find available parking spaces, eliminating the need to circle the city in search of parking. This not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions and helps avoid traffic jams but also informs users in advance when spaces are scarce, allowing them to choose alternative transportation methods.
- Optimization of costs related to parking maintenance and administration, as well as the possibility of generating additional income from short-term rental of unused parking spaces.
Conclusion
The problem of unused parking spaces is quite common, but through integration and modernization of parking management systems, it can be effectively minimized. However, this requires a thoughtful strategy and a willingness to invest in modern technologies that allow for more efficient management of parking spaces.
