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CAMPUS PARKING SECURITY
PREVENTING CLOGGED LOTS
Finally, addressing the main issue that anyone operating a vehicle will face from time to time: traffic jams and inefficiencies. If a campus has available parking, it inevitably will have to deal with traffic, which can lead to other issues. Traffic control is the foremost challenge here. By getting people off the street and into a parking lot or garage, or- ganizations can attempt to bring down the ever-growing number of cars in the street. This is especially important in areas with heavy pedestrian presence, like a college campus or a corporate campus in a downtown area. However, there are a few common traffic control issues that tend to cause frustration and can lead to safety concerns.
For instance, most people don’t want to drive around and around looking for an open space, nor do they want to clog up the area if there aren’t any spaces available. If a lot or garage is full, entrances and exits can experience backed-up traffic. But this is yet another area where cameras equipped with AI-based analytics can come in handy, specifically when it comes to object detection.
The “object” in question in this scenario would be an empty spot— by detecting, classifying and tracking vehicles entering and exiting a lot, available parking can be determined. Through camera analysis and alerts, the garage or lot can automatically share if there are any open
places to park. That way, people won’t enter garages or lots that openly and accurately display there are no spaces available. And just like with payments, organizations can take this a step further by integrating with user-friendly apps that can tell visitors where and when parking is available.
FROM THE GROUND UP: ESTABLISHING A FOUNDATION
OF SAFETY AND SECURITY IN PARKING LOTS
For most places people visit, the parking lot is a key part of their jour- ney, and it’s there that the foundation for a safe and secure environ- ment must be laid. Addressing security concerns from the moment a vehicle enters a lot or garage not only deters potential issues but also sets a precedent for safety that carries through the entire campus.
Effective security solutions can transform parking lots from mere transitional spaces into well-monitored safe zones that enhance the overall visitor experience on any type of campus. Whether it’s deterring theft and vandalism, ensuring smooth and reliable payment processes, or reducing traffic congestion and frustration, modern security solutions set the stage and foster an enhanced sense of trust and confidence among visitors. As technology continues to advance, so too can our methods of safeguarding these crucial spaces, ensuring that the first step onto any campus is a step towards a secure and welcoming environment.
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