Systems for managing parking infrastructure are evolving toward full automation and the smallest possible human involvement. ParkApp is one example of this approach - a tool dedicated to companies that want to improve how the parking lot at their office or commercial property is run.
Is operating barriers from a phone possible?
Yes, operating barriers from a phone is possible and easy to configure within the ParkApp system. The system uses intelligent technology that lets the user drive through the barrier without having to interact manually with the app. We are not talking about “tapping” on a phone here - this is full automation of the process, based on system data and the context in which the user is acting.
Once the required action has been taken, the ParkApp platform decides on its own to open the barrier. The whole thing is integrated with the parking infrastructure and based on business logic configured by the manager. This solution removes any need for a member of staff to be physically present at the barrier.
What does operating barriers from a phone involve?
In practice, operating barriers by phone in the ParkApp system means controlling the barrier automatically on the basis of defined system rules. The user’s phone is not a remote control here, but a carrier of identity or a source of input data (for example location, session identifier, registration number).
From the administrator’s level the system can be configured in full - from schedules, through access rules, to the assignment of parking spaces. On the end user’s side the process remains invisible and intuitive - it is enough to drive up to the barrier and it will open automatically, provided the system conditions have been met.
How much does an app that makes it possible to operate barriers from a phone cost?
ParkApp is completely free to use, both in terms of access to the system and use of the app. No subscription fees, license fees or fees for additional functions are charged - including for automatic barrier control.
The system’s funding model rests solely on a commission on parking income received, which comes to 15% net (18.23% gross). That fee also covers legal support, integrations with payment systems, debt recovery activities (with the exception of official CEPiK fees) and full technical support.
From the parking lot owner’s point of view this is a cost-effective solution - you pay only at the moment revenue is generated, not for merely having the system.
Automatic barrier control is therefore both functional and economical. Particularly for companies that want to limit their outlay on managing parking space without compromising on the quality of service. See for yourself what controlling and opening a gate or barrier without a remote looks like - using the ParkApp app.
