ParkPlus System
ParkPlus evolution over 20 years
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Timeline image description
- In 2004, research and development began.
- 2007 marked the implementation of pay-by-plate, SMS, and IVR (Interactive Voice Recognition).
- In 2010, LPR (License Plate Recognition) started.
- 2011 MyParking App launched.
- 2014 park online was added.
- 2015 version two of MyParking app launched.
- 2017, was a year of major change from upgrade to LPR (License Plate Recognition), version three of MyParking App, OCR (Optical Character Recognition) app handheld enforcement, residential parking permit, and solar panels were installed on pay machines.
- 2018 introduced the Membership Management System.
- In 2020, local deals on MyParking app began, CMS (Content management system), and Flex Pass.
- 2021 was the year ParkPlus 2.0 CMS (Content management system) launched.
- 2022 Calgary Parking was integrated within the City of Calgary, Tenant Management System started and CMS for Transit was implemented.
- 2023 permit options were introduced from market permit, low-income, and permit selection, also, the integration of Moneris.
- So far in 2024, tap-to-pay has been added to pay machines.
What the ParkPlus System offers
Streamlined Parking Operations
ParkPlus offers all-in-one management, simplifying your parking operations by handling everything from payments to permits and enforcement in one integrated system.
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Flexible Payment Options
Users benefit from flexible payment options, including pay stations, the widely used MyParking App, and our virtual pay machine (VPM), ensuring convenience and ease of use.
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Proven Success
With over a decade of successful implementation in Calgary, the ParkPlus System has demonstrated its reliability and effectiveness in real-world scenarios, providing assurance of its capabilities.
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Benefits for managers
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Efficiency boost
1ParkPlus helps managers optimize their parking resources, maximize revenue, and allow for more efficient operations
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Enhanced user experience
2The intuitive interface and digitalized vehicle license plate records streamline the payment process. Additionally, gateless parking lots, equipped with license plate recognition cameras, ensure smooth vehicle flow, enhancing the user experience.
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Insightful data
3ParkPlus provides valuable insights into parking trends, empowering managers to make informed decisions to improve parking programs and operations.
Enforcement and data insights
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Our system ensures efficient enforcement of digital parking credentials across all parking areas through License Plate Recognition (LPR) cameras.
Enforcement methods include:
- Stationary cameras
- Mobile-mounted cameras
- Handheld tablets
The data collected provides actionable insights to refine and evolve existing parking programs.
The ParkPlus System simplifies parking management, offering a user-friendly interface and comprehensive features that meet diverse needs. It's the go-to solution for enhancing parking operations and improving urban mobility experiences.
Benefits of working with us
- Public familiarity with ParkPlus Technology: utilization of ParkPlus technology ensures a seamless transition for end users. Familiarity with the interface will ensure this smooth transition, resulting in greater user satisfaction. Our more than 244,000 cell phone user account holders find our services intuitive and convenient.
- Payment compliance: We enforce payment compliance rigorously, maximizing parking revenue for our clients.
- Free flow access: Prioritizing traffic flow minimizes congestion, creating stress-free parking experiences for end users.
- Positive reputation: With a sterling industry reputation, Calgary Parking is synonymous with reliability and excellence.
- Commitment to innovation: Innovation is at the core of our operations. We continually explore new technologies and strategies to enhance parking management efficiency and customer satisfaction. By staying ahead of the curve, we ensure our partners benefit from the latest advancements in the field.
- Contributing to City development: Partnering with us means contributing to the development of the City of Calgary. All our revenue goes back to the City to be reinvested in multiple enhancement projects.
- Decades of experience: With over 50 years of collective experience in Calgary parking management, our team brings unparalleled expertise to every project.
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Partnering with Calgary Parking means gaining access to a wealth of experience, expertise, and innovative solutions. Your organization will become part of the growing network of parking options supported by the City of Calgary. We currently operate over 22,500 parking spaces without using any municipal tax revenues, including 18 parkades, 49 surface lots, and all the on-street parking inventory in downtown Calgary. With our commitment to excellence, we elevate parking operations to new heights of efficiency and customer satisfaction while contributing to the growth and enhancement of the City of Calgary.
Our partners
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Get in touch!
We're here to help! If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out to us at getparkplus@calgary.ca. We'd love to hear from you!