Technology Square Garage
Technology Square is a seven building campus spread over 10.4 acres in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Combined, the buildings contain over 1 million square feet of office, laboratory and retail space.
MIT purchased the property in 2001 and converted it into a life sciences and technology center. Today, it is a home to several MIT labs and organizations.
Parking Guidance System
Parking Guidance Technology is a wayfinding system that helps drivers navigate a facility’s parking lot or garage. It uses sensors to track parking spaces and then displays information about them via signs, apps or websites.
When a driver enters the facility, the sensors will alert them to available spots using variable message signage and LED lights. These signals are synchronized with the sensors to show real-time availability, reducing frustration and time spent searching for a spot.
Smart parking guidance is an effective way to fill open spaces quickly, reduce carbon emissions and improve revenue. Studies have shown that a facility can increase parking revenue by up to 15-20% by filling more open spots with guidance.
This software helps manage large parking facilities and includes features like automated vehicle occupancy monitoring, payment processing systems, and permit issuing capabilities. It also provides management with a single database that contains all parking and security data. It also helps to streamline parking operations, including fee collection and enforcement.
License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Technology
A high-speed camera system that can read a license plate and then compare it to a database of cars, ALPR cameras are most often mounted on street poles, on highway overpasses, in mobile trailers, or attached to police squad cars.
While they are commonly used by law enforcement to detect and catch criminals, their use can also be helpful in detecting fraud and other crimes that may affect public safety. ALPR technology is also useful in a variety of private applications, including commercial businesses, parking garages and construction sites.
The most common usage of ALPR technology is in parking facilities, where it can be paired with video and access control solutions to monitor vehicles and enforce payment and parking rules in high traffic environments.
In many cases, an alert from a fixed ALPR camera will be sent to desk personnel who verify the location and vehicle description before forwarding the alert to field patrol units to respond. This is a highly efficient, cost-effective way to identify scofflaws and quickly issue citations without the need for an in-person enforcement officer.
Payment Kiosks
Digital parking kiosks are replacing old-school analog meters as the go-to way to pay for parking. They are easier to use, require fewer staff, and can be updated remotely without needing to physically adjust the machines themselves.
Depending on the type of kiosk, payment can be made by credit card or exact change in coins or bills. They are also frequently accompanied by a mobile app that allows users to check their parking history, set preferences, and more.
Street Parking: A common use for this technology is at parking pay stations located at regular intervals on city streets, often near popular businesses. This can be a great way to encourage more people to shop locally, as well as help to support local businesses.
The digital parking kiosk of its name can be found in non-gated lots and garages, where parking can be purchased in advance for a fixed or hourly rate. They can also be used to manage a variety of other gimmicks including parking validation, re-rates, and discounts.
Touchless Payment
Taking the next step toward more seamless parking experiences, technology square garage has installed a Touchless Payment System. This allows motorists to pay for their parking tickets without touching any payment machine in the garage.
With this technology, customers receive a payment confirmation via email along with a link to pay their parking fees from their mobile device. The end-user then scans the ticket barcode on their mobile device at the exit gate, enabling them to leave the garage in seconds without having to touch any hardware.
Contactless payments have become an increasingly popular way to make micropayments and other low-dollar transactions. They take somewhere between 30-50% less time than standard credit card payments, allowing businesses to improve throughput in areas like public transportation turnstiles and parking garage checkout terminals.
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