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Salient features & Advantages of multilevel car parking systems

Across most Indian cities and towns, traffic congestion is a constant and growing problem. Surging urban populations, increasing disposable incomes, insufficient public transport systems, and availability of easy finance for buying cars are resulting in even more cars in the city.

In order to manage this surge of vehicles, cities and towns need to develop infrastructure. Considering private vehicles remain parked for most of the day, provision needs to be made for car parking space that is safe, convenient, and does not eat into the roads. In most towns, lack of properly demarcated parking areas results in unregulated parking in by-lanes, along sidewalks, on pavements, and on cyclist tracks – causing inconvenience to plying vehicles as well as pedestrians & cyclists.

One solution is multilevel car parking to maximise car parking capacity by utilising vertical, rather than horizontal space. With real estate getting increasingly scarce and expensive, conventional parking is just not enough.

How do Multilevel Car Parking Systems work?

The multilevel car parking concept refers to a system of automatically parking and retrieving cars using an elaborate and intelligent system of lifts, pallets and sensors. These automatic car parking systems can be installed in regular parking areas, sandwiched between buildings or on an empty plot. They are independent parking systems, available in different sizes and designs, with varying levels of automation, so customers can choose the one that suits their needs and budget the best.

The car is driven to the multilevel car parking system and parked on the ramp. The driver alights and exits the ramp. Then the sensor and mechanical arm get to work. They analyse the available space, move and position the car in the appropriate parking space with the help of electro-mechanical components.

The entire process takes two to three minutes. Installing a turntable adds to the convenience and speed as it rotates the car to face the exit so that the driver drives straight out, without having to reverse or turn the car in the limited space available.  

Salient features

The salient features vary from model to model, but all multilevel car parking systems include some basic features:

-          Flexible, modular design with scalability to accommodate different layouts and capacities

-          Simple controls by way of electrical push-pull mechanism with direct drives

-          Use of electrical drives to optimise power consumption

-          Intelligent system minimises wait time for drivers

 Advantages

-          Optimal utilisation of space

-          Lower maintenance and operational cost

-          Lower construction cost (owing to the prefabrication)

-          Safety & security (as there are no ramps or walkways, people do not walk around the car, thus saving the vehicle from harm, theft or vandalism)

-          Environment-friendly (the underground implementation renders the outdoor space free for landscaping)

-          Saves time and fuel as drivers do not have to drive around trying to locate parking space

-          Comfortable for the drivers

-          Cost saving for builders by saving height or depth

Conclusion

In the contemporary world of growing urbanisation with rising population of cars, one thing is for certain: we need to find more intelligent and sustainable ways to combat the problem of parking space. It should be mandatory for all commercial and residential projects to provide ample parking spaces; infrastructure development should include public parking lots in a big way.

Wohr can help. As the world's leading car parking system manufacturer, with six decades of global expertise and many technological innovations to their credit, Wohr partners with developers and builders to design, install and maintain multilevel car parking systems that multiply parking space with safety, sustainability and cost-efficiency.

Wohr has installed 700,000+ car parking spaces worldwide, and 100,000+ in India. So if you’re planning a new project or want to upgrade your existing project, consult Wohr. They offer customized car parking systems in India and abroad – designed and built to high German standards.

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5 Misconceptions about Automated Parking Systems

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With rising land prices and limited space, traditional parking garages are becoming a far less attractive option with the invention of new automated parking systems (APS). These automated parking systems are designed to be efficient and can typically park the same amount of cars in half as much space. And we're seeing more and more of these APS around the world.

Yet people have doubts and fears regarding APS. In this blog, we will discuss five of the main misconceptions about APS, and hopefully dispel all doubts.

1. APS is expensive

Price and operating costs may differ, depending on whether you opt for a fully automated parking system, semi-automated parking system or manual stackers.

Studies have revealed that construction cost of automated parking systems is comparable or less than traditional garages. In fact, construction hard costs are saved by eliminating an entire floor of concrete, an elevator stop and ramps.

When comparing cost per space of an automated parking system with the cost per space of conventional parking, it's important to analyse potential savings offered by APS. These include reduced construction time, reduced excavation and land cost, reduced operator requirements, etc. Moreover, there's added value from the space gained which can be sold, leased or used for green space. Also, since parking systems are classified as equipment, they can be depreciated, providing an upfront tax incentive for developers.

Don't forget other advantages such as LEED points, no car theft, increased driver's safety, reduced carbon emissions, etc. When you consider all these aspects, in the face of decreasing availability of space for parking, APS surely makes sound business sense.

2. APS is new technology, so unproven

APS was first introduced in 1905 in Paris, France at the Garage Rue de Ponthieu. It was a multi-story concrete structure with an internal elevator to transport cars to upper levels where attendants parked the cars. A ‘Paternoster system‘was built to park cars, around 1920. It was structured like a Ferris wheel that could adjust eight cars in the space of two cars. The structure became popular as it was easy to operate and occupied lesser space.

Over the years, many innovations and technologies for parking systems have come and gone, but since the 1990s, there has been a spate of installations across Europe, USA, Japan, Asia and Central America. So while modernization and technology enhancements continue, APS is not really new. It has been up and running for decades.

3. APS is unsafe

If you think about it, automated car parking systems are just elevators and conveyor systems. We don’t think twice about riding an elevator, so why worry about safety of APS? APS are in fact safer than traditional garages because customers leave their vehicles at the entrance of the facility and there’s no need to wander the aisles of a structure looking for one’s parked car. Since the facility is inaccessible to pedestrians, the potential for accidental damages such as scratches or dents, or the potential for vehicle theft or vandalism is almost non-existent.

As far as safety of vehicles is concerned, there is the possibility of glitches or malfunctions in the mechanical or hydraulic operation, but ever-evolving technology and stringent safety standards minimize such risks. The world’s leading manufacturer of automated parking systems, Wohr is setting industry standards with its High German quality and safety standards.

4. APS is not durable

As discussed in point 3, APS technology is not new. If APS did not perform with efficiency and reliability for years, we would not see sales of such systems increasing worldwide. The growing popularity of APS across the world speaks for itself, and there are good examples of durability of APS. The silo-type vehicle towers in AutoStadt (car city) in Germany have been operative for almost 20 years, and some 'Pigeon Hole' systems installed in USA in the 1950s are still working today. In Japan too, there are systems still operative after 3 decades.

5. APS is costly to run

Automated parking facilities can park twice as many vehicles as same-sized traditional structures, so revenue opportunities are much greater. The growing popularity of such systems in public pay-n-park facilities is proof of profitability.

Sure, there are some operating costs, including labor and total electricity, but when you calculate the sheer convenience and safety such systems deliver, you’ll find it is well worth the investment.

Maintaining these sophisticated systems can be expensive, as servicing and repair costs can be steep. Signing up for a good maintenance contract can help prevent break downs and minimize downtime.

Conclusion

Trust Wohr Parking Systems to optimize your parking space and return on investment with their world-class, globally proven automated car parking systems.

Wohr has over 5 decades of experience and more than 600,000 multilevel parking installations to their credit. Wohr partners through all stages of the project: from consultancy with architects in the design stage of the real estate project through planning, construction, installation and commissioning. Wohr also undertakes maintenance and running of the system, ensuring operations are smooth and trouble-free.

Talk to Wohr about your car parking space requirements today.

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