Principals, vice principals, school boards, and university presidents and vice presidents: you already have a stacked plate regarding the daily operations of your schools and universities. But, with the rising demand for parking at high schools, colleges, and universities, managing parking at schools is getting more complicated. How about this: you focus on what matters most to your students and your school and let ParqEx’s innovative property technology handle your school’s parking management and enforcement. Keep reading to see how school parking management and enforcement with ParqEx’s property technology will transform and streamline all parking needs on your campus.

Advantages of School Parking Management and Enforcement with ParqEx

• Streamlined Parking Allocation: ParqEx’s smart parking platform allows schools to allocate and assign parking to all their students effectively and efficiently. With complete control over the school’s parking via ParqEx’s platform, principals, vice principals, school administrators, and school boards can rest assured that their parking management is top-notch. With ParqEx’s property technology on campus, school boards, management, and administrators can witness the immediate benefits of the system through drastically reduced traffic congestion and diminished parking frustrations amongst staff, students, and even the school’s visitors, providing a sense of reassurance.
• Enhanced Security with Access+: No matter the property type, security is always of vital importance. But, when it comes to schools, security is even more critical. ParqEx’s Access + and Access + Premium License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology on the school’s premises provides a robust solution to the security problem many schools and universities face. With these lines of access control on-site, schools automatically get complete control over who can gain access to the school’s parking areas. After approving all students, staff, and visitors on the platform, these authorized users can access the parking facility via the Access + app or their pre-approved license plates. Not only do Access + and Access + Premium LPR bolster the security of the property, but they both reduce the risk of unauthorized access and eliminate the school’s need to provide access cards or fobs to their students and staff, a considerable cost-reduction opportunity.
• Simplified Guest Parking: We have already briefly alluded to guest parking above, but let us focus on how ParqEx’s GuestParq feature simplifies all guest parking needs at schools and universities. As everyone has experienced, guest parking can be a nuisance. Whether managing visitor parking or trying to find it, it is never easy. Luckily, ParqEx’s GuestParq platform simplifies the guest parking experience. Before visitors arrive on campus, school administrators can issue digital parking passes for their visitors and send them to their guests via text, within the app, or through email. With their digital ParqEx parking passes and reservations, guests can access the facility via the Access + app or their license plate and enjoy a smooth and hassle-free guest parking experience at the school. Wow, your prospective students and their parents immediately through a seamless guest parking experience with ParqEx.
• Real-Time Enforcement Tools: One of the most significant benefits of ParqEx’s property technology for your students and your school is ParqEx’s innovative enforcement solution. ParqEx’s Enforcer App allows school administrators and security to monitor all activity at their parking facility 24/7 and allows security and enforcement officers to take enforcement actions immediately. The Enforcer app lets officers use their smartphones or tablets to verify all vehicles on the property. With features like Mobile LPR, VIN scanning, and smart search, enforcement and security agents can see full details of that vehicle’s parking history at the school and issue parking citations and violations within the app. If more drastic enforcement actions are needed, such as a boot or a tow, these can also be completed within the app. Our Enforcer app increases the school’s security, ensures all parking rules are followed, and reduces administrative workload!
• Cost Savings and Revenue Generation: By optimizing parking management at your school, your educational institution will find avenues to save on overall operational costs. With paperless parking permit management systems, schools can cut costs on all paper materials. Moreover, with access control handled through the Access + App, students no longer need fobs or access cards. Not only is this a considerable opportunity to cut costs, but it is also an excellent opportunity to eliminate the headache of replacing lost or stolen fobs. What about if your school uses fobs and key cards to gain access to doors, elevators, and classrooms? No worries, our Access + App also opens any door your school would like on the platform. Additionally, schools can make parking revenue by renting out their parking spaces on ParqEx’s Marketplace during off-peak hours (will also be enforced via the Enforcer App). These cost-saving and revenue-generation opportunities are ideal for all schools and universities.
• Cross-Platform Convenience: Cross-platform convenience seems like a foolish closing point, but schools and universities cannot expect all students and staff to use the same platforms or devices. That being said, ParqEx’s tech is accessible on numerous platforms and devices, including desktop, iOS, Android, and Windows systems. Regardless of preferred devices, all authorized users can easily access the property with our apps! 

That’s a Wrap!

Schools have hundreds, if not thousands, of people coming to and from campus daily. Of course, that comes with a lot of parking grievances and concerns. If this sounds familiar and your school needs a hand with parking management and enforcement, you have come to the right place. ParqEx’s innovative property technology answers all parking challenges faced on campus. Let us help you assign and manage parking, heighten campus security, ensure a seamless guest parking experience, and enforce your parking situation 24/7. And the added cherry on top? Let us help your school cut costs and add parking income to your educational institution.

Thank you for reading about ‘School Parking Management and Enforcement with ParqEx’s Property Technology.’ If you’re interested in how ParqEx can benefit your campus, we invite you to book a demo. We’re here to answer all your questions and demonstrate how our innovative parking technology can transform your campus.

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Property Technology for Campuses

College and university campuses are some of the busiest places daily. They are filled with creative, passionate, unconventional, forward-thinking, and brilliant minds searching for ways to continue to grow. Even when it is not the school year, these campuses are still frequented by hundreds of students and faculty doing research, etc. As these schools are continuously bustling with life, efficiency is essential but, more often than not, tossed to the wayside.

For these schools to operate at full capacity day after day, college and university campuses need property technology that can handle all their requirements. For example, some campuses need a better handle on their parking management system; some require an internal tenant management platform. In addition, some campuses need help figuring out visitor parking, and some need a secure access control system for their dorms and apartments. ParqEx’s property tech platform meets all of these requirements and more. See how our property technology for campuses can fit your school’s needs.

Access + & Access + Touchless

ParqEx’s Access + technology amplifies security at all college and university campuses. With our tech, only approved individuals can access any electronic door, garage door, gate arm, elevator, common area, research facilities, gym, library, classrooms, dorm rooms, apartment buildings, etc. Through the Access + app, approved users can access these entry and exit points via smartphones. As only pre-approved users can gain access, campus security has complete control of which facilities every campus member can get into, thus drastically improving safety.

Do some research labs need extra caution due to health and safety concerns? Our Access + Touchless line is the solution. With our full touchless technology on-site, professors, students, and research assistants no longer have to touch any door. Instead, all doors can be opened via users’ phones.

If your school is also seeking ways to cut costs, eliminating all antiquated pieces of access control technology is a surefire way to do it. By ridding of kiosks, keycards, fobs, student ID cards, etc., your college or university is sure to cut costs, all while increasing the security of the entire school. Regarding safety, should a security issue ever happen on campus, ParqEx’s robust reporting system and management platform provide immediate real-time reporting on all access points on campus. Discover more ways our access + property technology for campuses will take the security and efficiency of your college/university to the next level.

Access + Premium LPR

If your campus needs a better handle on all parking management, you are not alone! Many college and university campuses are swamped with daily tasks that prevent proper enforcement of all campus parking. ParqEx’s Access + Premium License Plate Recognition technology simplifies enforcement and management of all parking across campus. With LPR, only approved driver’s license plates can gain access to the parking facilities. All they have to do is approach our forensic license plate reading cameras, and once their vehicles are verified and approved, they are admitted to the parking structure. Like Access +, with LPR, you can eliminate all keycards, fobs, tickets, punch pads, kiosks, and any parking tag system your school may be operating on.

If one of your primary concerns for your college or university is campus security, ParqEx’s LPR cameras provide an additional security benefit. These cameras constantly monitor every vehicle entering and exiting the property, thus giving you peace of mind that you know precisely which student, guest, employee, or faculty member is where and at what time. But to take it one step further, studies have repeatedly shown that simply having a camera on the property drastically reduces crime and vandalism rates. So why not add another piece of crime deterrent to your campus? Learn more about ParqEx’s LPR property technology for campuses. 

Enforcer

Enforcing any property has its fair share of challenges. But college campuses genuinely do come with their flair of difficulties. As they are notorious for people constantly being on the move, campus security has many moving pieces they have to keep their eye on. Using ParqEx’s Enforcer App, campus security will gain real-time parking enforcement capabilities. Through the app, security can quickly verify all vehicles on the entire campus, issue parking violations, ticket offending vehicles, and reeducate parkers on the parking rules on campus.

Like our entire access + line, the Enforcer App is a great avenue to cut costs as you will no longer need any printed tags, passes, or guest passes for all vehicles on campus. Gain peace of mind with ParqEx’s Enforcer App property technology for campuses.

GuestParq

Every parking facility finds guest parking to be a hassle. It is either too time-consuming, too difficult to enforce, annoying to constantly have to validate parking or just too much of a headache for enforcement. With ParqEx’s GuestParq, you can now easily manage guest parking, eliminate all headaches, and impress all prospective students and their visiting parents. Via the ParqEx app, now admissions and recruitment offices can reserve guest parking ahead of time and transfer the parking spots directly to visiting guests via email or text.

Stop fussing with visitor parking on your campus. Instead, let ParqEx increase your security and efficiency, all while impressing all campus visitors. Learn more about ParqEx’s guest parking property technology for campuses!

Marketplace

We know that campuses are only sometimes sitting at total capacity year-round. Of course, as mentioned, summer is busy for anyone remaining on campus for research, but the everyday hustle and bustle is a little tamer. Therefore, during winter, fall, spring, and summer break, we are confident a surplus of parking is available on your campus. You can list your unused parking spaces on ParqEx’s Marketplace during these times. This allows the college or university to rent out their parking to transient renters seeking parking there. In addition, by listing these spaces on our Marketplace, the campus can earn additional revenue during its “off-season.” Learn more about ParqEx’s Marketplace technology for campuses that will bring in easy extra income for your school.

White Label

Does this all seem like something your campus needs, but you know the college/university board will be hesitant about having another company’s brand visible across campus? Have they tossed around the idea of investing in their own proprietary technology for the school? Well, we have fantastic news for you! All six of our modules can become yours through white label! So allow us to be your in-house developers while boosting your school’s brand. Let us save you money! Check out how ParqEx’s White Labeling property technology for campuses takes all schools to the next level.

Case Study

All of our technologies are market-proven and have seen success nationwide. But do you need some extra reassurance that other colleges and universities have had a good experience with our tech? Luckily, our case study featuring student housing in Buffalo, NY, has been using our technology for years! Download the Property Technology For Student Housing case study here and learn how your school can eliminate hassles, cut costs, increase security, and impress all users.

Let’s discuss your school’s requirements and see how ParqEx can be the solution for you. Book a demo with us today! We can’t wait to get started.

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While these students could work every hour not spent in class and have plenty to pay their bills, this certainly is not an ideal option. After all, what is the point in having money if you can never use it to have fun with friends? Therefore, many scholars are seeking out other ways of earning an income while they attend school.

Enter the sharing economy. The gigs provided by the sharing economy are the ideal opportunity for busy college students. They offer flexible scheduling, simple tasks, and good money for the work being done.

Here are a few of the best sharing economy gigs for college kids:

Rover

The perfect site for pet lovers, Rover offers dog and cat enthusiasts the opportunity to take care of their favorite furry friends while earning some extra cash. Meanwhile, pet owners can rest easy while they vacation or head out of town for a business trip knowing their fur baby is in capable hands.

Rover allows sitters to set their own schedule and rates, so you can work when you want and be paid a fair amount every time.

Postmates

If you have a car and enjoy driving, you will love the opportunity Postmates offers. The goal of this company is to put people who wish to have something delivered in touch with those who are willing to deliver. Whether it’s a latte from the local coffee shop or a specific part from the hardware store, people always have errands to run. By running those errands for others, you can earn good money and have a blast cruising around town.

Shipt

Another great job that requires a car but doesn’t impose a 21-year age limit like Uber and Lyft is grocery delivery. Shipt is an awesome peer-to-peer grocery delivery service that gives cash-hungry individuals like yourself the perfect way to earn a few bucks on the fly. Whenever you have a little free time, squeeze in a quick shopping trip or two, and soon enough you’ll see your bank account fill up.

Takl

Help people knock out their to-do lists by joining the team of helping hands at Takl. This company helps busy individuals by providing them assistants on demand. As one of these assistants, you will be running errands, scheduling appointments, sending email messages, and any other typical day-to-day task your client may request. Of course, you can always pick and choose which jobs you take, so there is no pressure to always be on call.

ParqEx

If you live in a house, there is a good chance you have a driveway. Did you know that driveway is actually a valuable asset? This is especially true if you live near campus, in a big city, or anywhere else where parking is difficult to find. Take advantage of this asset by renting out a parking place in your driveway. You can do this very easily through the use of ParqEx, and before you know it, you’ll be making money without putting in any effort at all.

Of course, these are just a few of the hundreds of peer-to-peer sites that offer college students money-making gigs. Be sure to look into all your options so you can piece together the perfect collection of money-making opportunities for your situation.

Want to learn more about how the sharing economy can put more money in your wallet? Please contact us today at ParqEx.

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If this scenario sounds all too familiar, there’s hope! ParqEx can solve many of your on-campus parking challenges. Whether you’re hurrying in at the last minute for an event on campus or you’re looking for a space that you can use throughout the semester, ParqEx will provide many of your parking solutions.

Know Where You’re Parking Every Day

One of the biggest challenges of parking on campus is simply finding the right spot for your vehicle. Some days, you can slide straight in to your favorite spot. Other days, you’ll circle the lot half a dozen times looking for an empty space. When you rent a spot through ParqEx, on the other hand, you’ll know exactly where you’re parking every day, saving yourself both time and gas in the process.

Never Be the One Without a Space

Many college campuses now sell more parking passes than they have spaces for students. Most of the time, it’s practical: every student isn’t on campus at the same time, and they want to sell the maximum number of passes. Unfortunately, during big events, throughout the first few weeks of school, and during high-traffic times, that can lead to some students being unable to find a parking space. The solution? Rent a space with ParqEx. Then, you’ll always know that you have a space waiting on you when you get there.

Know Where to Park During Events

During campus events, parking is at a premium. Often, you’ll end up parking far away from campus and walking just to be able to find a place to put your car. In other cases, you might find yourself struggling to find a place to park in time for a major event. The solution? ParqEx. You can simply reserve your space ahead of time, then pull in when you’re ready. You also won’t have to worry about whether or not your parking pass is valid during a specific time or event, since the terms of your agreement will set out exactly when you’re able to watch.

Base Your Timing on Your Schedule

Whether you’re headed to an event or a regular class on your college campus, your timing is often determined by when you’ll be able to get there and find parking. You may have to leave your home hours early in order to be sure that you’ll be able to find parking when you get there. With ParqEx, however, you can base your timing on your schedule. Your parking space will be waiting there when you’re ready to pull into it!

For college students, people who regularly attend events on college campuses, and even parents and family members of college students who need to come by for a few days, ParqEx is an excellent solution to all of your parking needs. Why drive around in circles, fighting the crowd and just hoping that someone will pull out of a space when you need one? Simply reserve your space on ParqEx. Make arrangements for the semester or purchase your space on a daily basis: whatever you need, ParqEx is there to help. Contact us today to earn more about the services available in your city.

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Crystal isn’t currently enrolled at the university.  She’s just meeting a friend for lunch at a little place that happens to be a few miles off campus.  Unfortunately, she’s beginning to regret her decision to drive all the way in instead of parking off campus and walking.  There’s no parking anywhere near the restaurant, and she’s about to be late to meet her friend.  Even if she wanted to park further away, she’s wearing her favorite pair of stylish–yet highly uncomfortable–shoes.  Walking that far simply isn’t an option.  Now, if she could just find a parking space.

Byron has been planning this date for weeks.  He knew that Gabby loved theater, so he was sure that she’d be enchanted by his decision to take her to the college’s latest production.  He’d planned everything perfectly:  he’d dressed his best, remembered to bring her flowers, and even scoped out the best place to take her out to dinner after the play.  There’s just one problem:  it’s pouring rain, she’s not dressed for walking, and there are no parking places to be had anywhere.

Mark has a standing appointment to tutor Lacey on Wednesdays after her last class.  Unfortunately, the last few times he’s come in, he’s been running very, very late.  It isn’t because he isn’t making the effort to show up on time; the trouble is, he hasn’t been able to find parking.  He’s leaving with plenty of time to get there and get a space; there just isn’t one anywhere!  By the time he finds one, he’s running behind, and he has to cut her tutoring session short as a result.  She’s not getting what she needs out of the arrangement, and that means that if he’s not careful, he’s going to be looking for another tutoring job.

Jordan just needs to run into the bookstore on campus to pick up one item.  He’ll only be there for a few minutes…if he can find a parking space.  Unfortunately, if he has to park off-campus and walk, he’s going to end up being late to his job.  He has to get in and get that book picked up, or his professor is going to read him the riot act on Monday, but he can’t risk being late to work, either.  All he can do is hope that there will be a parking space open…or is it?

All of these people have one thing in common:  they need a parking space.  Some of them need one for a one-time event or commitment.  Others would benefit from having regular access to a parking spot.  The solution?  ParqEx.  ParqEx allows drivers just like these three individuals to reserve parking spots when they need them the most, where they need them the most.  In high-traffic areas, finding a parking space can be a real challenge, but with ParqEx, you can rest assured that you’ll have the parking space you need, when you need it.

Need more information?  Fee free to contact us with your questions and concerns and to learn how ParqEx can revolutionize your parking habits.

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