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For parking lots where it's difficult to find a space.
You are given a ticket when you enter that directs you to a specific spot. The computer has already checked that the space is clear that it's big enough for your car and that it's the most convenient space.
This systems eliminates:
Searching
for a space
Fighting over a space
"WTF did I park the car?" syndrome
Valet parking woes
It also alleviates lining up for a space, because they can admit the next car before the previous car has left the lot exit.
A possible refinement: Parking abusers are clamped, towed or fined, but only after the computer system has automatically warned them as they leave the space.
Park Here Flag
http://www.halfbake.../Park_20Here_20flag
Related idea [FloridaManatee, Oct 04 2004, last modified Oct 05 2004]
Smart Parking Garages
http://www.halfbake...20Parking_20Garages
Related idea [FloridaManatee, Oct 04 2004, last modified Oct 05 2004]
Electronic Parking Reservation System
http://www.halfbake...eservation_20System
Related idea [FloridaManatee, Oct 04 2004, last modified Oct 05 2004]
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Many station parking lots on the commuter lines into NYC use this scheme. You buy a season pass, and you get a space allocated to you. |
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Seems like a reasonable thing to extend to transient parking. |
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jutta: honor systems prevail at many if not most US parking lots, usually enforced with the threat of tow trucks. So I think the advantages of assigned parking will outweigh the misbehavior of a few individuals. |
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<aside>Our first Fry's here in Seattle is set to open in the next week or two. A lot of people are excited about it. I guess I'll have to go see what the fuss is all about.</unaside> |
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