NEW YORK, NY – July 11, 2018 – Park Assist has been awarded the Parking Guidance System (PGS) contract for San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in Long Term Parking 1 and Long Term Parking 2 garages. SFO is the largest airport in Northern California and one of the top ten busiest airports in the United States. It serves as an international airport with four runways, four terminals and millions of passengers traveling through each year. As part of a commitment to elevate the traveler’s experience, the management team at San Francisco International Airport decided to invest in a leading PGS Solution to further elevate their customer service experience. Park Assist’s M4 camera based smart-sensor powered technology was selected along with a set of features to help SFO reduce costs, create new revenue opportunities and create an innovative driven parking system. It will also be fully integrated with the Scheidt & Bachmann PARCS system to add more seamless functionality and enhance the customer experience even further.
The M4 camera based smart-sensor system uses License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology as well as digital directional signage which helps to guide drivers to the nearest available space. Upon entry to the facility, airport branded signs are utilized to clearly communicate parking space availability and let visitors know where to turn. Park Assist’s signage is configured to display real-time parking availability throughout the entire facility of over 6800 spaces.
With a Park Assist® camera based smart-sensor system using integrated LPR, San Francisco International Airport chose to add a Park SelectRate™ extension package. This will allow SFO to integrate PGS with a third party system responsible for designating spaces for premium pricing, or other pricing strategies using a set of our powerful APIs.
San Francisco visitors will now enjoy effortless parking, with guidance throughout the entire garage, and even back to their car using Park Assist’s Find Your Car™ feature via the airport’s mobile app. Once the system is fully installed, a complete integration with other technology currently in use at the facility will take place - to ensure a seamless exchange of data between all parking systems, and utilizing a consistent Scheidt & Bachmann interface for the app.
In addition to sensors and intuitive controls, Park Assist’s Park Surveillance™ feature will be added to the project scope to serve as a security enhancement. With the addition of Park Surveillance™, the camera based system can capture streaming video whenever motion is detected in or around a space, or continuously - if desired. For guests, Park Surveillance™ provides a piece of mind, knowing their vehicles are being effectively monitored.
“We are delighted to work with San Francisco International Airport in delivering an exceptional customer experience in parking while helping to create more operational efficiencies and conveniences,” said Gary Neff, CEO at Park Assist.
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Airports face a host of unique industry challenges, such as meeting efficiency regulations and seeking out the best maintenance practices to reduce costs and keep operations flowing. In today’s current economic climate, any potential cost savings can go a long way.
In 2019, Alaska’s Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) sought to modernize its equipment and operations. They were dissatisfied with the performance of the gearmotors on their baggage transport conveyors and began searching for new suppliers. Regal approached FAI with a solution that could improve equipment performance and simplify maintenance, with the added benefit of energy cost savings: the Hub City® MOD Drive™ system.
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