Automated Parking Benefits

Benefits

Automated Parking Benefits

Automated parking systems may accomodate dozens of car locations, up to 1000 locations or more. Particular advantage is gained when a typical ramp-access garage will not provide adequate parking capacity due to limited space, height or depth limitations, as well as in expensive and dense urban areas. The total required volume (footprint and height or depth) of an automated parking system is about 30% to 50% of a conventional self-park garage with the same capacity - that means 2 to 3 times more parking locations in the same volume! Among the main benefits:
  • Increased Capacity: an automated parking system can accommodate two to three times the amount of parking spaces within the same volume as a conventional self-park, ramp access garage. This results mainly from:
    • Reduced Space Width – automated systems utilizes narrower space than self-park facilities, due to the precision of the computer-controlled automated vehicle conveyor
    • Lower Ceiling Height – ceiling height does not have to take pedestrians into consideration, saving 30-50% in height requirements
    • Dense Parking – density can be increased by automatically storing the cars door-to-door and bumper-to-bumper
  • No HVAC – Since the storage area is not accessed by the public and cars are stored with their engines stopped, there is no need for heat or air-conditioning, saving utility costs.
  • No Public Stairs or Elevators - Since the storage area is not accessed by the public, no stairs or elevators are required, and only emergency and maintenance access is provided for authorized personnel
  • Reduced Lighting - Since the storage area is not accessed by the public, lighting is required only for emergency or maintenance purposes, thus saving utility costs
  • Enhanced User Experience – Comparable to a high quality valet parking operation, replacing valet runners with efficient automated machinery
  • Enhanced Safety and Security – Drivers are not required to park, reducing collision or damage risks. The storage area is not accessed by the public and therefore it is much more secured