Parking in a secure parking lot or garage helps protect vehicles in an urban environment. City Parking offers management services for parking garages. Here are several ways to create safe and secure parking environments:
On-Site Parking Attendants
On-site parking attendants monitor parking garages and lots. They offer a physical presence that can help discourage illegal activities such as theft, assault, or vandalism. Having attendants on site also allows them to intervene more quickly to take care of possible threats. This helps protect drivers, their vehicles, and possessions that may be on their person or in their car. This also protects the garage itself from being vandalized. Parking attendants can also park your vehicle for you to prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing it.
Gate attendants can also provide directions to safely navigate the facility or lot, identifying the exits and handicapped parking areas. City Parking uses background checks and drug tests to assess all of our potential employees. Once hired, employees receive in-house training to offer high-quality parking services.
Authorization Verification
Privately owned parking garages and lots require payment to park. Having a gate attendant or a self-service machine at the entrances or exits of a parking garage helps prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing the space. This protects the garage’s revenue generation and prevents reserved spaces from being taken by other drivers. It can also deter potential vandals from accessing the area.
Drivers can receive physical parking permits as they pay at the entrance or a virtual one when they pay online. City Parking provides drivers with daily or monthly parking permits via our loyalty program. Parking lots or garages attached to commercial buildings may also require employee badges or other identification to park in employee parking sections. Attendants are able to oversee payments, scan passes, and check identification. Drivers can also scan their passes at self-service machines or scan confirmation codes with an app. License plate recognition technology offers a convenient way to recognize and admit authorized vehicles. Many of our City Parking garages utilize digital systems.
Security Cameras
Having security cameras displayed in prominent areas can help deter illegal activities such as theft, vandalism, or assault. They can also allow personnel to monitor the entire area simultaneously. This helps parking attendants to watch for signs of suspicious activity in the lot or garage. Cameras also provide footage that may be used in police reports. We utilize security cameras in our parking lots to create a safe parking environment.
Well-Maintained Facilities
A clean, well-maintained facility creates a welcoming atmosphere for drivers. Regular installation and maintenance allow for:
- Well-lit areas: Bright overhead lights allow drivers to see and navigate the space more clearly, helping prevent possible collisions. It also acts as a security feature to prevent vandalism.
- Clean floors and parking spaces: Mopping liquid spills and removing trash helps prevent slip- or trip-and-fall accidents. Sweeping up sharp objects, such as broken glass, also prevents damage to the car, such as tire punctures.
- Clear signage: Clear signage prevents drivers from getting lost. Signs showing emergency exits and phones also allow individuals to evacuate quickly or contact help if needed.
- Painted lines: Bright white paint helps indicate clear parking spaces in a parking lot. This helps prevent parking overlap, allowing vehicles to safely access their parking space.
Employees from our maintenance department follow regular cleaning and inspection schedules. These include daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning. This allows our employees to identify and repair broken features, such as flickering lighting or malfunctioning security cameras. Regular inspections also enable employees to identify areas of improvement and help owners select appropriate technology or features to make the facility safer.
Create Safe Parking Garages
We offer parking reservation services for drivers, allowing them to choose street, lot, or garage parking spaces ahead of time. Monthly pass holders can choose to schedule automatic payments for greater convenience. City Parking also helps our clients install Parking Access and Revenue Control System equipment. This system allows garage owners to track revenue and attendance to determine what updates need to be made to the facility. Our other management services include customer invoicing and marketing. To learn more about how to create safe parking garages, email us or complete our online form today.