Heading Downtown Is Never About Parking
When drivers head downtown, there’s typically a lot on their minds. And parking is almost never at the forefront- until it has to be.
They may be thinking about the appointment they’re rushing to, the lunch date they’re meeting, the shopping they plan to do, or the leisurely afternoon they tend to spend.
Parking as a Starring Role
While parking is a task they have to complete before they get to their destination, it’s unlikely that it’s playing a key role in their plans for the day.
Unfortunately, for many people heading to downtown areas across the country, parking may end up taking up an unwanted chunk of their time. In fact, one study found that looking for parking costs the average American 17 hours per year- and $345 in wasted fuel and emissions. And yet, for many it’s a task they forget about it until it’s time to face it. They then waste time circling in search of a spot, ending up frustrated and stressed at the experience.
The added stress may make them drive less safely, putting themselves and others at risk. The added emissions as they search certainly contribute to pollution while they themselves add to unnecessary traffic congestion.
But there’s a better way.
Planning Ahead with Smarter Parking Technology
What if you could give every driver headed to your downtown venues and attractions the gift of a pleasant, easy parking experience? What if you could supply them with a clear plan A and plan B for exactly where they are most likely to find parking?
With OpenSpace from Parking Logix, you can. OpenSpace parking guidance systems keep track of available spots in your lots. Data is then displayed on bright LED signs outside your lots. But it can do a lot more than that too.
Our OpenSpace Parking App gives users real-time, color-coded parking data to help them find parking fast. And our API integration also gives you the option to push detailed, real-time, highly accurate parking data to wherever consumers are most likely to access it. That means you can share data right on your city’s website, on your city’s app, or on any parking app of your choice.
Optimizing Parking Resources and Minimizing Frustration Before It Happens
Drivers can check their phones or computers before heading out and find out the closest parking lot with available parking . When they get there, they can simply head to their parking spot and move on with their day. The result is that your parking spaces are optimized are more likely to be used. And that drivers never encounter the frustration of searching needlessly in all the wrong places.
And smarter downtown parking goes beyond the driver experience and optimized lots. It helps your local businesses, your residents, and tourists and visitors exploring your city. Smarter parking tech is ultimately a win-win for everyone.
Find out how to streamline parking in your city today! Fill out the form on the right or visit us at www.parkinglogix.com.
