What is meant by Parking lot management?
"Parking management" refers to the management of parking spaces, e.g. in a public parking garage, parking lot, or other parking facility. The goal is to optimize parking utilization, monitor parking space availability, and ensure efficient parking management.
Typical functions of software in the "Parking Management" area include:
- Parking space allocation: Automatic or manual allocation of parking spaces to vehicles based on various criteria such as availability, size of the vehicle, or user preferences.
- Parking space utilization monitoring: Capturing and monitoring the occupancy of parking spaces in real-time to quickly identify available spaces.
- Reservation system: Ability for users to reserve parking spaces in advance, especially in high-traffic areas or for special events.
- Fee management: Management of parking fees, including tariffing, payment methods, and monitoring of payments received.