PARKING PAYMENTS |
Parking made smart
Incorporating the latest innovative technology into the world of
parking is revolutionizing the way drivers approach the daily task
Words | Luca Zanzon, El-Tra, Italy
Right: El-Tra’s
ELS10000 RFID
card dispenser and
ELG9000 RC-2 TP
ticket dispenser
are designed to
make parking
quick and easy
Smart has become a very
popular word. Everything
must be smart and this has
even trickled down into
the world of parking. But how
can parking be made smart?
First of all, it should be part
of a city’s transportation plan,
interconnected and well integrated
into the transport system with the
potential to share data. It should be
functional, easy to reach and offering
good service. Enough available space,
a good layout and a simple payment
system are also important.
The best form of smart parking
would be a model that’s able to
guarantee the desired effortless
parking experience. It would likely
have open parking spaces with no
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entry or exit barriers, so it is possible
to get in and out without having to
stop or look for a payment point.
Instead, drivers should be able to
pay using cashless app technology.
Today, the minds behind
the latest parking technology
are certainly able to create such
models, but the question remains
as to whether it is really smart at