If you think the current flu epidemic is a worry, what is happening to parking and traffic congestion levies?
On Tuesday May 26, the Western Australia State Government announced an increase in the annual CBD car bay license fee. Owners of commercial car parks in Perth are facing a $1 per bay per day increase from 1st July. This is an increase of $365 on the existing levy of $221, meaning that car park […]
Don’t exit a parking garage like this
How not to exit a parking garage (view on YouTube).
Green car parks – It’s win-win
We recently published Cristina Lynn’s article which appeared in the Parking World Magazine “Green Car Parks – An Oxymoron” in which she explored the means of ‘greening’ car parks, and the benefits to the owner/operator. Donald R Morgan has published an article “Lower Your Parking Facility Operational Costs and Save the Planet” which reinforces the […]
Six steps to add value to your car park
We have recently published a presentation called ‘Six steps to add value to your car park’ on the presentation sharing site SlideShare. We are happy to provide this information to our clients and other interested parties as part of our contribution to the development of the parking industry. You can view the presentation online here: […]
Davis Langdon Consumer Sentiment Monitor, May 2009
Kindly provided to us courtesy of Davis Langdon, their research report into Consumer Sentiment in the construction industry is a valuable research tool in understanding current industry attitudes. Their findings indicate that their Sentiment Index has improved over the past three months, indicating that the industry may have begun to turn the corner. The other […]
Truck v Bollard
A retractable bollard, one metre high, 35cm across. It’s makers claim it is strong enough to stop a truck at full steam. See for yourself
It’s still a service industry
Given that much of the content we write about relates to how technology can assist in improving the functionalities resulting from automating, it’s sometimes easy to forget that in most cases, the parking industry still relies on person-to-person interactions. Mark Morris from Lanier Parking Solutions in Atlanta is Director of Organisational Development, and has published […]
The car park of the future? Part 1.
Aptera Motors are a designer and manufacturer of efficient commuter vehicles – based on principles of aerodynamics and lightweight material innovation. They recently committed to producing 100,000 of their three-wheeled electric cars on the road over the next 5 years. One of their design team took a little bit of initiative to see what it […]
Txt-a-park
Simple. You pay for parking with your mobile phone by sending a text message to the code that the parking machine tells you. You get billed to your phone bill. This is a world-first in offering pay-by-phone parking services that don’t require pre-registration.The kiwis seem to be on to something. Auckland City Council announced a […]
No parking
A great picture taken on the site ‘New York City Daily Photo’. Even funnier are some of the gems you can read in the comments section underneath the image. http://nyc2dailyphoto.blogspot.com/2009/03/no-parking.html
Street view fun
Google Street View has been launched in several countries around the world. You’ve probably heard about the town in the UK where residents are making news at the moment by protesting and blocking access to the town by the Street View car. Well, it’s not all sinister. Seen on the web this week are […]
Are you maximising your car park earnings?
In view of the current economic climate we know you will be looking for even more ways to generate maximum revenue from your existing assets. Your car parks are no different! An easy way to check the financial and operational health of your car park is to undertake an independent performance review. By way of […]
Could your car park benefit from a face lift?
Property owners and managers are always looking for opportunities to increase the value of – and earnings from – their existing portfolios. As a result of the current economic climate we are noticing a larger number of refurbishment projects being undertaken. Faced with increasing population and growth in vehicle usage, many retail centres with […]
Green Car Parks – An Oxymoron?
On the subject of improving the bottom line of your car parking assets, you may be interested to read the article published in two parts by Parking World Magazine (September and November 2008) written by Cristina Lynn. In the article, she outlines several initiatives that can be undertaken to improve the environmental footprint of your […]
Darwin International Airport case study
Darwin International Airport (DIA) requested PCI’s assistance with regards to the development of a parking strategy for the airport (passenger terminal, commercial and general aviation) over the next 20 – 25 years. This entailed identification of issues relating to the parking “offer”, both quantitative (size, product mix, pricing, location) and qualitative (look and feel). […]
Grant Mclean joins PCI team
Grant has 25 years of Traffic Management and Parking Industry experience and brings considerable knowledge to our team in respect of automating car parks, including access control equipment, signage packages, wayfinding and parking guidance systems. Grant’s experience includes seven years with the Roads and Traffic Authority (Traffic Signals) where he was involved in all […]
Cristina Lynn appointed Treasurer of the Parking Association of Australia
Cristina Lynn, Managing Partner of Parking Consultants International, has been recently appointed to the role of Treasurer of the Parking Association of Australia. As a Chartered Accountant, she will bring to the role not only her extensive financial skills and experience but also the stringent code of ethics and professional principles inherent in membership […]
Airport Monitoring Report 2007-08
In 1997, as a direct result of the privatisation of Australia’s airports, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) began a review of price regulation of airport services including the fee structure at airport car parks. Changes to the initial policy were put forward during the productivity commission review, which took place in 2002. Of […]
Driven mad but…
One of the services we provide at PCI is advice regarding wayfinding and signage in car parks. Our approach when addressing this issue is to put ourselves in the client’s “seat” when looking for an available parking space and – often most importantly – when looking for their vehicle at the end of their […]
The NSW mini-budget’s impact on Sydney parking
The NSW mini-budget has been much publicised (and criticised!) since its release on November 11. But what does it really mean for the parking industry and the local councils around Inner Sydney? There is the obvious increase in the Harbour Bridge and Tunnel tolls in ‘peak’ periods from $3 to $4 – between 6.30am […]
A park in a car
Spotted in Holland: an interesting twist on the green trend. A park in a car. This reminds us of the recent article we posted on Park(ING) Day in San Francisco. Both ideas embrace ‘reclaiming the streets and public spaces’ from cars for the people. We think that this is just the tip of the iceberg […]
Getting a park before you even get there
Park Whiz is a US-based website that allows you to find and book car parking spaces, in advance. The focus of the business is on high-demand areas, such as airports, sports stadiums, theatre, concerts and events. Originally founded to help connect people who had spare parking with those in need, it’s also had some of […]
Park(ing) Day 2008
This is a fantastic initiative, conceived in San Francisco in 2005; the 2008 recently took place (September 19). It’s a day in the calendar designed at recapturing car spaces in city streets and reclaiming them for the people: “PARK(ing) Day is a one-day, global event centered in San Francisco where artists, activists, and citizens […]
Getting electric: what it means for parking
As the hybrid revolution gains more and more momentum, the supporting infrastructure will need to adapt too. North Sydney Council claims it is on track to be the first in Australia to install electric plug-in stations to meet the growing demand and expected uptake of hybrid cars. North Sydney Councilor Trent Zimmerman: “Firstly we […]