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DCA: Smart phone to unlock the City of Fremantle’s Integrated Parking Management System

August 01, 2018

Smart phone to unlock the City of Fremantle’s Integrated Parking Management System

City of Fremantle has chosen Database Consultants Australia (DCA) as the preferred supplier to deliver their smart city parking strategy. The city is looking to improve community parking satisfaction and has chosen DCA’s Integrated Parking Management System (IPMS) to provide a higher quality community experience.

The awarding of the city’s IPMS to DCA follows a surge in demand for its innovative smart phone parking app PayStay, which is the fastest growing consumer parking solution in Australia.

DCA Director of Smart City Technologies Sandy Del Papa said the smart phone is key to citizens unlocking the benefits of smart cities.

“Through the introduction of state-of-the-art technology we’ll look to make the best of the City of Fremantle’s parking network and deliver greater efficiency and optimisation of available parking. We’ll support the city with optimal access and insight to mobility data to increase the city’s ability to make data-driven decisions and ultimately deliver a truly connected parking experience to the citizens of Fremantle” Del Papa said.

The imminent delivery of the IPMS aligns directly with the city’s goals of developing a responsible social, economic and environmentally efficient city and delivering the subsequent benefits to the community. DCA will deliver an integrated suite of technologies including pay by smart phone solution, PayStay. This proven technology will enable motorists to search via their smart phone for parking, navigate to parking and pay only for the time they require, together with optional notification of when their parking will expire, all within a single highly functional app.

In partnership with DCA the city will also address the emerging demand for digital permit solutions, with the introduction of ePermits. ePermits offer both convenience and flexibility to citizens with online applications, payment and issuing, together with flexible digital visitor permits.

For more information contact:

Kristy Cook +61 (0) 419 348 811

About DCA

DCA specialise in technology and data optimisation. DCA are experts in IoT software innovations, database development and data management, and are driving transformation across four core niche markets;

Smart city and parking technologies
Higher education research management
Digital marketing support services
Hosting and data assurance services

DCA are proudly Australian owned and do business in four countries. Their 180+ passionate employees and local development team are dedicated to turning client’s ideas into commercial reality.

CARE PARK ANNOUNCED AS THE PLATINUM SPONSOR FOR PACE 2018

May 07, 2018

CARE PARK ANNOUNCED AS THE PLATINUM SPONSOR FOR PACE 2018

Care Park, major service provider of parking management in Australia, New Zealand Malaysia, the UK and Hungary, has been announced as the Platinum Sponsor for the 2018 Parking Australia Convention and Exhibition (PACE).

Care Park is a leading parking management group, operating in excess of 430 car parks across the Asia-Pacific, the UK and Europe.

“This year is Care Park’s 20th anniversary and we are proud to support PACE 2018 as the platinum sponsor,” said Robert Belteky, Managing Director of Care Park.

“Named Parking Organisation of the Year at Parking Australia’s 2017 Parking Industry Awards, our aim is to continue to grow our platinum and cutting-edge company service to provide the parking solutions of tomorrow, today to our customers. It is therefore fitting to be the platinum sponsor of PACE 2018.

“The PACE conference will give us the opportunity to network with industry consultants, technology developers and corporations using parking services, and see, learn and understand first-hand the changes, innovations and issues that are changing the face of the parking industry and how this is improving the customer experience.”

PACE 2018 takes place from 31 October – 2 November at The Star Gold Coast. The theme for this year is ‘Changing Spaces’, and PACE 2018 will be a dynamic learning event which contemplates the rapid diversification our industry is experiencing, whilst demonstrating the ‘Changing Spaces’ of parking. The event will feature parking technology demonstrations, plus a program of stimulating guest speakers. PACE 2018 promises to showcase innovative thinking and case studies that share real world experiences about issues that impact the parking industry.

“PACE is about promoting a forward thinking and progressive outlook for the parking industry, and we are thrilled to have the continued support of a leading service provider in car park management and ownership”, said Parking Australia Chief Executive, Hayden Cock.

To register for PACE visit www.pace2018.com.au. Early bird delegate registration closes on 27 July.

More Information:

Hayden Cock, CEO – Parking Australia M: 0424 380 534

Yolanda Torrisi, Media and Public Relations Manager – Care Park M: 0412 261 870

Parking Australia Appoints New CEO

March 29, 2018

Parking Australia Appoints New CEO

Parking Australia has appointed Hayden Cock as its new Chief Executive Officer. Hayden replaces outgoing CEO, Lorraine Duffy, who was the association’s inaugural CEO for 5 years.

Sharon Prior, President of Parking Australia, said Hayden’s appointment followed an extensive national recruitment process and it was particularly pleasing to have a strong field of candidates.

“Hayden brings to the role more than 25 years’ experience in government affairs, advocacy, corporate communications and media relations. He has a strong affinity with and understanding of member-based organisations and was a co-founding and director of a successful consulting firm with offices in both Melbourne and Sydney. He has been CEO of a member organisation and also worked as Senior Adviser to a State Parliamentary Leader.

Hayden’s previous roles have included:

CEO – Committee for Echuca Moama Inc.

Group Manager, Communications and Marketing – South East Water

Director, Corporate Services – City of Melbourne

Director, Corporate Affairs – City of Melbourne

Director, Media Reputation Management – Media Manoeuvres

Co-founding Director – Stratcom Consulting Pty Ltd

Senior Adviser – Parliamentary Leader Victorian National Party

“Parking Australia is in a very strong position thanks to the tireless work of our inaugural CEO, Lorraine Duffy, and we look forward to Hayden continuing to grow and develop the association to meet the demands of our ever-changing industry.

“Our Strategic Plan has a focus on five key platforms including promoting the highest standards across the parking industry, being a strong and united national voice for our members, maintaining and growing our membership at a national level, encouraging the adoption of innovative technology and providing forums for the sharing of information.

“Hayden will focus on each of these platforms and is committed to working closely with our Board and members to ensure we maintain our strong voice on behalf of the industry.

“Hayden commenced in the role this week and has undertaken a thorough hand-over with Lorraine,” Ms Prior said.

CEO, Hayden Cock said he was looking forward to the challenges of the role, and in particular, ensuring that Parking Australia can provide real value and benefits for its members.

“All sectors of the industry are experiencing ever-changing technology and we must work hard to keep our members abreast of excellence and innovation across the parking industry,” Hayden said.

About Parking Australia

More Information:

Sharon Prior, President – Parking Australia M: 0417 825 810

Hayden Cock, CEO – Parking Australia M: 0424 380 534

Actibump activated in Australia

March 24, 2018

Actibump activated in Australia

Curtin University in Perth, Australia, has now activated their two Actibump systems, as their students are returning from summer break.

We’re looking forward to the results, says Graham Arndt, Director of Operations and Maintenance at Curtin
Curtin University will be performing research on the We will be looking at the behavioural change it causes, says Mr. Arndt.

Two Actibump systems have been installed on a road traversing the Curtin University campus in Perth.

About 70 % of the vehicles on this street are There are around 2000 vehicles per day and the speed limit is 40 kph. We needed to do something about it, says Mr. Arndt.
We chose the Actibump because it only affects drivers that are speeding and because the system is so We can set speed limit and other variables via software, which increases flexibility and the system is also programmable for other applications.

David Eskilsson, General Manager at Edeva, the inventor of the Actibump, says:

The system collects speed data for every passing We are looking at the results and are already seeing a decrease of the number of speeding vehicles. We recognise this trend from our Swedish installations.

The official activation of the Actibumps at Curtin University was held during a visit from the organisation Parking Australia.

There was a lot of interest in the system from the We’ve also see that the system is very efficient. The drivers were surprised to see the road “disappear in front of them” and this made them slow down, says Mr. Arndt.

Contact:

David Eskilsson, General Manager at Edeva: +46 13 474 61 01 david.eskilsson@edeva.se

Or Graham Arndt, Director of Operations and Maintenance at Curtin University: +61 8 9266 4899 g.arndt@curtin.edu.au

Or Luke Yanev, Project manager at Civcon: +61 8 6500 1388 luke.yanev@civconwa.com.au

About Edeva and the Actibump:

Edeva develops traffic systems for liveable cities to help customers create accessible, safe and secure traffic situations. We work on a global market with municipalities, regions, cities, public entities, universities, logistics companies, harbours, airports, industries and toll stations. The company was founded in 2009 in Linköping, Sweden. There are currently circa 35 Actibump units installed in Sweden: on three separate sites in the city of Linköping, three sites in the city of Malmö and one site in each of the cities of Helsingborg, Västerås and Uppsala as well as in all nine lanes at the toll station on the Øresund bridge in the direction from Sweden to Denmark, and now four units installed at the Bentley campus of Curtin University in Perth, Australia.

The Actibump traffic safety system allows full accessibility for all vehicles driven at, or under, the set speed limit. Speeding vehicles are physically reminded of the speed limit by an inverted speedbump. A radar measures the speed of the oncoming vehicles and speeding vehicles activate a hatch that is lowered a few centimetres into the road surface. For non-speeders the hatch remains level with the road surface.

Independent evaluations have shown that the system decreases the noise, improves yielding behaviour and decreases the speed to that of the speed limit ±3 km/h, regardless of speed limit or previous speeding behaviour.

Speed limit and other variables are set through a web-based interface that also presents the statistics collected by the system.

More information:

www.actibump.com Karin.wiklund@edeva.se

Parking Australia Convention & Exhibition Comes to a Close

November 10, 2016

Parking Australia Convention & Exhibition Comes to a Close

Today marks the close of the Parking Australia Convention and Exhibition (PACE) 2016, which saw over 300 industry professionals attend the two-day event at Crown Perth. This year marked the 15th biennial convention and exhibition and coincided with Parking Australia’s 30th anniversary.

The parking industry continues to face rapid change on a number of fronts, from technological advances, policy changes, developments in the transport environment and economic realities. In keeping with the theme of ‘Raising the Bar’, this year’s conference provided an opportunity for attendees to learn about the current trends and developments taking place in the industry.

“PACE 2016 was bigger and better than ever before,” said Lorraine Duffy, Chief Executive at Parking Australia. “The landmark event saw a number of thought leaders discuss some of the biggest trends impacting the parking industry. I would like to thank all our speakers, sponsors and exhibitors for raising the standards of the parking industry in Australia.”

“I would also like to thank the Hon. Michael Sutherland MLA, Member for Mt Lawley and Speaker for the Legislative Assembly, for opening PACE 2016, as well as Christina Morrissy, Channel 9 and 6PR presenter, who was an excellent MC for the event,” she continued.

This year saw some high profile international and national keynote speakers present at PACE. Vanessa Solesbee, Practice Builder with Kimley-Horn and Associates, held a keynote session on Wednesday 9th November discussing how to facilitate a meaningful community dialogue about parking, whilst Kieran Fitsall, Head of Service Improvement and Transformation at Westminster City Council, opened the final day on Thursday 10th November with a case study on Westminster Council in the UK.
The third keynote speaker, Rachel Smith, Urban Transport Planner and Author, discussed technology, disruptors, robots, fear and our Aussie sense of entitlement during her keynote session.

Key highlights during the convention were also the Australian Driverless Vehicle Initiative’s electric powered driverless POD, as well as the site visit to Perth Airport, the announcement of the Accredited Operator Scheme and Parking Australia’s 30th Birthday Party.

Two New Directors Appointed to the Board

During this year’s convention, Parking Australia also held its Annual General Meeting of the company where two directors were elected to the board.

Graham Arndt, Director of Asset Management at Curtin University in WA, was re-elected to the Board of Directors. Arndt has been a director of the board since 2010 and has been actively involved in the parking industry since 2005.

Arndt will continue to offer his experience, learnings and insight to work towards making Parking Australia the go-to organisation, and leading voice, for parking issues in Australia. He is one of the longest serving board members and will provide continuity as Parking Australia continues to raise the bar and standards of the parking industry.

Joining Arndt is Mosstyn Howell, Founder and CEO at UbiPark, who joins the board of directors for the first time. He has over 15 years’ experience working in the parking industry and strives to connect the parking world with the emerging technologies and industries that will have a major impact on how we commute in the future.

“It is my great pleasure to welcome Mosstyn to the board and of course see Graham retain his position. They both bring unparalleled experience and insight to the board, and will be huge assets towards delivering the initiatives Parking Australia will be launching over the coming year,” said Duffy.

About Parking Australia

Parking Australia is the peak national body representing the parking industry across Australia. Parking Australia was founded to promote excellence in the management of parking facilities, and includes a broad cross-section of local government and statutory authorities, businesses, car park operators and property owners. Parking Australia’s work to promote best practice across private parking industry includes introducing an Accredited Operator Scheme supported by a Code of Practice for the industry to ensure the way private parking operators deliver their services to the public is in line with the community’s expectations.

PACE Welcomes over 280 Delegates to 15th Biennial Parking Event

November 08, 2016

PACE Welcomes over 280 Delegates to 15th Biennial Parking Event

Today, Parking Australia welcomes over 280 delegates to the Parking Australia Convention & Exhibition (PACE), taking place from 8-10 November at Crown Perth.

PACE is Australia’s largest event for the parking industry showcasing the latest innovations, parking-related products and technology. Now in its 15th year, the conference attracts key decision makers from every segment of the industry, including airports, universities and local councils.

The Australian Driverless Vehicle Initiative (ADVI) will be kicking off proceedings today with its Capital City Forum. The forum will provide a unique discussion on the impacts and opportunities driverless vehicles will bring to the parking industry. Panel members include:

Larry Schneider, Principal Consultant at ARRB Group
Anne Still, General Manager, Public Policy at RAC
Steve Beyer, Executive Director: Integrated Transport Planning with Western Australia Department of Transport
Lorraine Duffy, Chief Executive at Parking Australia
Peter Damen, Chair of the Executive Steering Committee at ADVI

Attendees will also receive a site visit to Perth Airport, where they will see first-hand the latest innovations in airport parking.

Tomorrow marks the opening of the trade exhibition, where over 40 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest technology, products and best practice in the parking industry. One of the highlight exhibitors this year is ADVI, which will be featuring an electric powered driverless POD that uses sensor and navigation technology.

“It’s a great pleasure to welcome delegates to the 15th Parking Australia Convention & Exhibition in Perth. This year, we have a wide range of exhibitors showcasing new technologies aimed at not only improving the performance of the parking industry but also maximising the level of customer convenience and loyalty, ensuring your parking assets are achieving their full potential,” said Lorraine Duffy, Chief Executive at Parking Australia.

“We all know a car park is often your customer’s first and last point of contact with airports, universities, shopping centres and town centres. We are confident the products and services on display at the exhibition will provide the tools to make that experience as positive as possible,” she concluded.

Registrations for PACE open this morning and a welcome reception will take place from 5pm – 7pm in the Grand Ballroom at Crown Perth. For more information visit www.pace2016.com.au

About the Parking Australia Convention & Exhibition (PACE) 2016

The Parking industry is undergoing rapid change – electric cars, driverless cars, car sharing, app based searching booking and payment systems, and the efficient integration of parking with other modes of transport, will all significantly alter the way drivers react to our services.

In keeping with our focus on raising the bar, this convention will excite you with how much innovation is occurring in the Parking Industry. Exhibitors will show you new technologies that increase customer convenience and loyalty and make much more effective use of your parking assets. Guest speakers will discuss case studies that changed problems into opportunities, and the people you meet will provide you with alternative solutions to deal with your parking issues.

About Parking Australia

Parking Australia is the peak national body representing the parking industry across Australia. Parking Australia was founded to promote excellence in the management of parking facilities, and includes a broad cross-section of local government and statutory authorities, businesses, car park operators and property owners. Parking Australia’s work to promote best practice across private parking industry includes introducing an Accredited Operator Scheme supported by a Code of Practice for the industry to ensure the way private parking operators deliver their services to the public is in line with the community’s expectations.

Parking Australia – Finalists Announced for National Parking Industry Awards

November 02, 2016

Parking Australia – Finalists Announced for National Parking Industry Awards

Parking Australia, the national association for the Parking Industry, has today announced the finalists for the Parking Industry Awards, which are to be held at the Parking Australia Convention & Exhibition (PACE) on 10th November 2016 in Perth.

Now in its second year, the prestigious Parking Industry Awards celebrates the achievements of individuals, teams and organisations for excellence, outstanding facilities and innovation throughout the parking sector. Its aim is to highlight the industry’s commitment to raising the standards of the parking industry through showcasing best practice and rewarding outstanding contributions to the parking industry.

The Parking Industry Awards has shortlisted twenty-three finalists from around the country for excellence across seven categories:

Outstanding new car park development
Excellence in car park refurbishment
Outstanding use of on street and public space
Excellence in technology and innovation
Individual parking excellence
Outstanding marketing and communications
Parking organisation of the year
This year we have seen a number of high calibre entries, which were judged by a panel of twelve international and national leaders working in the parking industry.
Lorraine Duffy, Chief Executive at Parking Australia, believes the standard of entries this year has been exceptionally high, as Australian businesses working in the parking industry continue to pursue parking excellence and lead the region.

“Last year we saw a number of organisations go above and beyond in advancing the reputation of the parking industry, through parking best practice and innovations. This year, the entries have once again raised the bar and demonstrated exceptionally high standards and strong commitment towards excellence in the control and management of parking facilities. We congratulate and commend the 2016 finalists and their achievements,” said Duffy.

The full list of finalists can be found here. The winners will be announced at a gala dinner event on Thursday 10th November 2016. For bookings email Melanie Robertson on melanie@intermedia.com.au

About Parking AustraliaParking Australia
Parking Australia is the peak national body representing the parking industry across Australia. Parking Australia was founded to promote excellence in the management of parking facilities, and includes a broad cross-section of local government and statutory authorities, businesses, car park operators and property owners. Parking Australia’s work to promote best practice across private parking industry includes introducing an Accredited Operator Scheme supported by a Code of Practice for the industry to ensure the way private parking operators deliver their services to the public is in line with the community’s expectations.

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