Parking Challenges for Shift-Based Workplaces
For business and industrial campuses, the start and end of a shift can feel more like rush hour than simply the
beginning or end of a work day. As workers flood in or out at the same time, parking lots can become bottlenecks. Congestion builds, frustration rises, and productivity can suffer before your employees even begin their shifts.
Unlike corporate offices with flexible start times, industrial and manufacturing campuses often operate on fixed shifts. That means hundreds, or even thousands, of employees can be arriving or leaving at once. When parking isn’t streamlined, the result is gridlock, wasted time, and increased employee dissatisfaction.
Why Traditional Parking Solutions Fall Short
Many businesses assume solving the problem requires a massive investment in individual space sensors or manual oversight.
But spot-by-spot systems can be costly and complex to deploy across sprawling lots. And manual oversight doesn’t address the real issue: not just knowing how many spots are open, but helping employees to access them quickly.
With OpenSpace, you can eliminate employee frustration and create a smoother daily arrival and departure for everyone driving into your lots.
The Smarter Alternative: OpenSpace Parking Solutions
Parking Logix offers smarter, scalable solutions for industrial and business campuses. OpenSpace systems use sensors at entrances and exits to track real-time occupancy with over 97% accuracy. There’s no need to wire every space or change lot infrastructure. Instead, our virtual counting technology delivers a live snapshot of parking availability and behavior across specific lots and entire facilities.
This data is available on bright LED signs, apps, and even your website to help employees find parking faster.
But OpenSpace does more than just helping your employees find parking faster. It also empowers campus operators to:
- Optimize lot usage across different zones
- Understand high-traffic patterns during shift changes
- Reduce congestion and improve traffic flow
- Plan better for expansions or reconfigurations
Enhancing the Employee Experience
Parking may not be the first thing you think of when considering employee satisfaction. But when parking is predictable
and stress-free, it sets a better tone for the entire workday. And small improvements can make a big difference. Efficient, well-run parking lets your employees know you care about their overall experience. And cared-for employees are more likely to be productive and dedicated to your company.
Don’t Wait for Chaos
If you operate an industrial or business campus, the time to improve parking flow isn’t when parking becomes even more chaotic. It’s as soon as you recognize the issue. With OpenSpace, you can simplify parking, reduce traffic issues, and set your team up for a smoother start every day.
Ready to find out how OpenSpace can transform parking at your facility? Let’s chat.
