PARKING OCCUPANCY MONITORING: A RELIABLE, COST-EFFICIENT GUIDE SYSTEM
A parking occupancy monitoring solution helps drivers find spaces faster and empowers operators with live capacity data. CountMatters deploys a sensor-based guide system that delivers reliable occupancy, reduced congestion, and smoother wayfinding—without intrusive cameras and with full GDPR compliance.
THE PARKING CHALLENGE
Drivers spend valuable time hunting for spots. Congestion grows at entries and ramps. Operations teams lack a live picture of capacity and cannot trigger guidance or staffing at the right moment. Traditional camera-heavy setups create privacy concerns and higher maintenance.
What you need is accurate, real-time occupancy across zones—delivered as simple guidance for drivers and actionable dashboards for your team.
THE COUNTMATTERS APPROACH
We combine robust entry/exit vehicle sensors with zone-level counters and LED matrix signs to show live availability. Data streams into a cloud dashboard for operations, planning, and reporting. The architecture is modular: start with the busiest decks, then expand.
Sensor-first, privacy-by-design: No identifying images; on-device anonymization; EU hosting.
Fast rollout: Preconfigured gateways, minimal cabling, go live in days.
Actionable guidance: LED signs, dynamic arrows, and color states for free/limited/full.
Operator tools: Live occupancy, alerts, trend analysis, and automated rules.
Open ecosystem: Works with leading sensors (e.g., Xovis) and existing wayfinding screens.
Organizations adopting live occupancy and guidance typically report shorter search time for drivers, higher space turnover during peak hours, and fewer bottlenecks at entries. Marketing and operations teams also benefit from trustworthy hour-by-hour data they can correlate with events and promotions.
Conversion & sales lift: In mixed-use retail, better parking flow correlates with average gains in conversion and basket size when queues and search times drop.
Operational efficiency: Live alerts reduce manual checks and enable leaner, smarter staffing.
Guide drivers to the nearest free zone, keep turnover high around anchor stores, and analyze occupancy vs. sales to plan promotions.
EVENTS & VENUES
Handle surges by switching guidance rules per gate or deck. Use live occupancy to signal overflow lots and shuttle timing.
TRANSPORT HUBS
Stream occupancy into wayfinding screens for drop-off, pickup, and long-stay zones. Improve throughput and reduce curbside chaos.
HOW IT WORKS
Entry/exit sensors establish a precise in/out balance. Zone counters refine availability per deck or area. LED matrix displays show free spaces in clear color states. The occupancy monitoring solution streams to dashboards with alerts for full/threshold events. APIs feed your existing apps and digital signage.
Live availability shortens search time and reduces ramp queues.
PRIVACY & GDPR
CountMatters uses privacy-preserving sensors that never identify individuals. Data is anonymized at the edge, minimized, and hosted in the EU. We provide DPIA templates and access controls aligned with GDPR best practices.
ROI & OPERATIONAL IMPACT
Higher throughput: Faster space discovery increases turnover in peak windows.
Lower OPEX: Remote health checks, firmware updates, and fewer manual rounds.
Better planning: Hourly patterns inform pricing, staffing, and event readiness.
MINI-FAQ
HOW LONG DOES DEPLOYMENT TAKE?
Most sites go live in days after network access and drawings are confirmed. Staged rollouts let you start with the busiest decks.
WHAT ABOUT INTEGRATIONS?
We integrate with widely used wayfinding screens and ticketing via API. The platform is sensor-agnostic and supports partners like Xovis.
DO YOU USE CAMERAS?
We avoid camera-based identification. Our design prioritizes privacy-preserving sensors and on-device anonymization.
CONCLUSION
A resilient, GDPR-ready parking occupancy monitoring solution improves flow, experience, and operations—without heavy infrastructure. When drivers park faster, everyone wins.
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