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Smart Parking In the Retail Space
When trying to organize a large area of parking spaces, as well as a space that is constantly changing in car number and usage depending on the day and time, it is important to have a system in place that can handle the ‘organized chaos’. In the retail sector, smart parking is starting to take the reins as a method of controlling the parking areas with ease and high accuracy.
Smart parking technology uses tools and equipment to communicate with a smart device such as a phone or tablet in order to control some or all aspects of the parking experience. This can be from permit releases for parking, registering guests, finding available spaces, and more. This is typically done through sensors, cameras, and a mobile application, among other tools that can fully customize the experience to each property.
How to Use Smart Parking Software as a Visitor or Client
These smart systems are some of the most user friendly softwares on the market for both drivers and operators of the spaces. In order for a visitor to take full advantage of the smart parking software, they first must use a supported device such as a smartphone or tablet that has the app on it like ParkingBadge for example. After the app has been installed, the driver can register their vehicle based on their license plate, make of the car, and model. This will associate the vehicle to the user’s name. After completing this information, the user’s profile will be generated and can then be looked up and collected for usage and overall time in the spaces. The profile also allows users to set up cashless payments for marking if needed like through a bank card or other method like Samsung Pay or Apple Pay. If an issue arises, the resident is able to contact support, and even call in towing services if needed. The users also have real-time updates on available parking, as well as time left on parking that can be paid anywhere- not just at the space.
How to Run Smart Parking as an Enforcement Personnel
Not only is the system user friendly for the driver, it is also very easy to use as an enforcer. Since each user needs to enter their information such as name, address, phone number, and vehicle information, the application is able to build user specific profiles that can be pulled up at any time without leafing through stacks of files or papers. If the need arises, fees and payments can be applied to the system to reflect in real time as users pay the fees if needed. Once ParkingBadge customizes the app to the company or property, everything is custom to the property. If the need arises, management can call law enforcement, or towing services to remove vehicles that are not registered or are in violation as outlined in lease agreements. There is also 24/7 security recording that can be used if needed by law enforcement or residential security officers. These systems are very easy to use and communicate through a cloud-based system.
Benefits of a Smart Parking System for Residential Properties
There are many benefits to using a smart parking software for a retail space. These systems are user friendly and are better able to organize parking. When surveyed, customers rated smart parking areas higher than the old-school pay with cash methods in areas of overall satisfaction, and had a higher rate of repeat usage. These systems are also great at maximizing the space with a higher percent of usage than older methods. Since the system updates in real time, available spaces can be listed, as well as marked, and time can be enforced more closely than older methods. The system will alert enforcement officers of vehicles in violation so that they can be addressed as quickly as possible. There are many benefits to using a smart parking system like ParkingBadge that make it the smart choice for retail or commercial spaces.
For more information on how these systems would work in your parking setting, please reach out to a knowledgeable staff member of ParkingBadge. ParkingBadge is a premier smart parking management company that has professional staff at the ready to help with any questions and assist in design and install of equipment and app use.
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