Stop Waiting and Start Moving with Free Flow Parking
Summary: Premium Parking’s Free Flow parking lowers costs and emissions by removing gates to deliver an industry-leading parking solution.
Traditional gated parking solutions have become the standard for most parking facilities. These physical barriers are sometimes effective at keeping out those who should not be there, but they are not good at much else. An outdated gated parking system not only comes with the upfront expense of the physical gated system, which could cost upwards of thousands of dollars, but the installation also varies in price from location to location. Not to mention, if maintenance is not scheduled at regular intervals, physical systems could malfunction and cause accidents to passing vehicles or worse, pedestrians. These factors show that gated parking systems are both expensive to install as well as maintain.
The physical gates themselves set the stage for a much larger headache. The constant stream of stopping and starting vehicles at the location creates a dual problem. On one hand, it generates stress and frustration for parkers facing unavoidable delays and heavy traffic at the entry/exit points. On the other, the resulting inefficient movement significantly impacts the environment by unnecessarily burning excess fuel and raising local air pollution. One hour of an idling vehicle can produce four pounds of CO2, which equates to one-fifth of a gallon of gas. Additionally, the noise pollution produced by idling cars can be a nuisance. This results in people spending less time in the surrounding area and leads to reduced business activity for local shops and services.
By going gateless, you immediately close the door to all these complications. Instead of an enforcement policy that involves costly physical maintenance, a gateless parking solution uses License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras, enforcement agents that check license plates, or a combination of both as our technology swiftly and efficiently verifies compliance for every vehicle. We’ve replaced the ticketing process entirely, payments are collected through a custom solution of pay machines, signage, and/or a simple app instead of an outdated entry and exit cash ticketing systems. With minimal startup costs and virtually no maintenance required, a gateless system provides a superior return on investment compared to outdated equipment.
The choice is simple, by implementing a gateless parking solution you immediately upgrade efficiency, eliminate traffic headaches, and improve the local environment. This system is far more than just a cost-effective upgrade, it's a fundamental shift to modern parking management that delivers superior experience for drivers and ultimately boosts revenue for the entire surrounding area.
When it comes to gateless parking, Premium’s Free Flow is the leading solution. Contact a Market President today to learn more.