Smart Car Parking System

Smart Car Parking System

Introduction:

            Car parking is a declared area that is intended for parking vehicles. Usually, the term refers to a dedicated area that has been provided with a durable or semi-durable surface. In most countries where cars are the dominant mode of transportation, parking lots are a feature of every city and suburban area. Shopping malls, sports stadiums, megachurches and similar venues often feature parking lots of immense area.

Parking is a key component of transportation program. The city has addressed parking problems associated with educational institutes, entertainment users, religious institutes, commercial activities, special events etc. Experience with such programs underscores the need for the city to foster ongoing coordination and cooperation among businesses, institutions, residents, and governmental agencies in order to address parking needs in a collaborative manner. Street car parking is creating a huge problem like unexpected traffic jam.

With around 17 million residents, Dhaka currently has around 342,000 private motorized vehicles, according to Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA). Of them, 27,396 cars were registered last year alone. Average traffic speed in Dhaka has reduced from 21km per hour to 7km per hour in the last 10 years as a result of the rising traffic congestion on roads and unplanned and uncontrolled growth of Dhaka, according to World Bank data. The data also reveals that the current traffic speed is slightly above the average walking speed that ultimately eats up 3.2 million working hours a day, causing Bangladesh to lose billions of dollars every year. The number of residents in Dhaka rose from 3 million in 1980 to 18 million now. And, if the current trend continues, the number will surpass 35 million and the traffic speed will come down to 4km per hour by 2035.

Smart Car Parking System

A car parking system is a mechanical device that multiplies parking capacity inside a parking lot. Parking systems are generally powered by electric motors or hydraulic pumps that move vehicles into a storage position.

Car parking systems may be traditional or automated. Automatic multi-store automated car park systems are less expensive per parking slot, since they tend to require less building volume and less ground area than a conventional facility with the same capacity. In the long term, automated car parking systems are likely to be more cost effective than traditional parking garages. Both automated car parking systems and automated parking garage systems reduce exhaust gas — cars do not drive around in search of parking spaces.

Operation:

Automated car parking systems use a similar type of technology to that used for mechanical handling and document retrieval. The driver leaves the car inside an entrance area and technology parks the vehicle at a designated area. Hydraulic or mechanical car lifters raise the vehicle to another level for proper storing. The vehicle can be transported vertically (up or down) and horizontally (left and right) to a vacant parking space until the car is needed again. When the vehicle is needed, the process is reversed and the car lifts transport the vehicle back to the same area where the driver left it. In some cases, a turntable may be used to position the car so that the driver can conveniently drive away without the need to back up.

Benefits:

There are several advantages of employing a car park system for urban planners, business owners and vehicle drivers. They offer convenience for vehicle users and efficient usage of space for urban-based companies. Automated car park systems save time, money, space and simplify the often tedious task of parking. Auto car lifts move vehicles into safe and secure storage areas until they are needed.

Maintenance and Service:

Service intervals vary for automated car parking systems, depending on the type of machines used and their usage. Parking systems should be serviced at least once a year, and up to four times a year for high traffic areas or for valet parking. In addition, regular cleaning is mandatory to keep the car parking system in great working order, especially with the problems posed by weather (salt on the road can spread to lifter platforms and cause severe damage if not removed. A reputable car parking company will regularly clean all critical elements of its automated parking system, including the car lifters top and bottom, all concrete pits, all posts resting on the concrete, and the entire concrete floor in the parking area.

Advantages of Digital Car Parking:

·       Easy Installation: No need to spend months building new stories to increase our lot capacity.  After the civil work and cabling is done, we can start using digital parking in just 20-25 days.

·       Independent Operation: The system is designed to work at all times with no malfunctions.  In case of power outages, the system can be worked manually using gravity to bring down cars so cars are never out of reach.

·       Limited Space Required: Digital parking solutions require only length 10-12ft, height 40-45ft for 12 cars, and a very minor requirement.  So we can increase our capacity with very little disruption.

·       Long Lasting System: Because of its strong build, if operated correctly, digital parking units can provide us 15-20 years with only minor painting needed to keep up its look.