Modern parking garages include design features that offer more convenience for drivers and businesses. City Parking manages conveniently located parking garages across New York City. Here are some design innovations in modern parking garages:
Automated Parking
Some parking facilities offer self-service machines in garage entryways for drivers to scan their parking passes. These machines allow drivers to scan a parking permit without waiting for a valet. With some systems, drivers can use an app to scan a confirmation code. Some facilities also utilize license plate recognition technology to allow entry. Self-service machines help speed up the entry process, allowing for a smoother traffic flow into the parking garage.
Check the parking garage ahead of time to see what system they use by looking up their website. City Parking posts the sign-up details for our garages on our website. To simplify the parking process for first-time visitors, we also post instructions at the entrances of our parking facilities.
Security Features
To prevent vehicle theft and vandalism, modern parking garages integrate security features into their design. This includes more overhead lights to improve the illumination in the space. Bright lights help drivers see more clearly and can help deter vandals. It also allows garage attendants, such as gate guards, to identify potential hazards.
Functioning security cameras record activity in parking facilities. Having security cameras in sight can help prevent theft. It also allows parking personnel to watch the activity in the parking facility and intervene if needed. City Parking’s garages utilize security cameras and bright lighting to protect guests and their vehicles. We also provide on-site garage attendants.
App Integration
Some modern garages utilize app-based systems to allow drivers to access the parking garage. These apps can:
- Allow you to reserve a parking space
- Direct you to the garage
- Take care of the ticket paymentÂ
Some apps work with multiple garages. For additional convenience, some parking facility apps remind you which level your car is parked on and notify you when the parking session is almost over. In many of our garages, we utilize systems that allow digital access. This enables drivers to navigate busy garages and helps prevent parking delays.
Clear Layouts
Older parking facilities may not have many signs to help you navigate the garage. Modern garages utilize clear, directional signage that identifies entrances and exits, employee parking or other restricted areas, monthly pass lanes, and garage levels. City Parking utilizes clear signage to help drivers find open parking spaces.
Signs that indicate emergency exits and the location of call stations also help drivers in urgent situations. Modern designs can also incorporate wider walkways and open layouts. This helps make the garage easier to drive and walk through and helps prevent traffic jams within the facility.
Space Optimization
Modern designs create space optimization in parking facilities, allowing for more parking without having to increase the square footage of the garage. Mechanical systems, innovative layouts, automated lifts, and stackable platforms are features that allow more drivers to park in a garage. Angled parking is a simple design feature that helps save and optimize the available space. A compact-only zone also allows smaller vehicles to park in the garage more easily.
Mixed-use developments allow parking facilities to be built directly into larger commercial and residential buildings, such as apartments, office buildings, and malls. Garages can be built into basements or behind storefronts to optimize capacity. Parking facilities can also use the same elevators and entrances as the building they are connected to.
These developments make parking more convenient for people who live or work in the building. It also saves space in denser parts of the city and helps lower the amount of traffic nearby. City Parking operates several garages in mixed-use developments.
Parking Garage Management
City Parking offers parking reservation services and a loyalty program with discounted daily and monthly parking. We also provide parking facility owners with website design, marketing, monthly reservations, and online payment services. Our company also helps owners manage the Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems, building a database to track revenue and the number of people who park in the garage. To learn more about our parking garage management services, we invite you to complete our online contact form today.