Indian Parking Problems and Solutions!

“As per a survey, more than 40% of urban roads in Indian cities are blocked on a regular working day, owing to parking issues of the cars.”Owing to the rapid growth of metropolitan cities, every year we see an exorbitant number of vehicles hitting the roads. These result in a lack of parking spaces and traffic congestion. The parking spaces available in the cities are rapidly falling short of the recent requirements and this needs to be addressed at the earliest.

Vehicle parking has become an issue of high-priority action at local as well as strategic levels. If there are well-planned space-optimized multilevel parking solutions available, then these issues will reduce to a great extent. Architects and developers across the country have already started considering this issue right from the planning and designing stage of residential and commercial projects.

So, in this article, we will take you through the major parking issues in India and also look at the probable solutions to combat them. Let’s get started.

Rising Parking Problems in India

On-street parking: Owning a car isn’t a big deal for people nowadays, but finding a parking lot is a treasure hunt. Also, everyone is in a hurry and parking on the streets is completely free, So, people tend to avoid paid parking and park anywhere on the roads. This results in delays to destinations, congestion, and heavy traffic.

Clogged roads and saturated parking spaces: People looking for parking their vehicles often need to wait in long queues along roadsides leading to clogged roads. This issue results in incidences of disputes and quarrels amongst the owners, overcharging for parking, and even the deformation of cars.

Parking issues during special occasions: On special occasions like festivals, parties, marriage functions, concerts, fairs, etc., having unending traffic along the roadside is a common scene in India. There is immense pressure on the parking lots and in most cases, these spaces aren’t enough. This again leads to cruising, long queues, chaos, and quarrels.

Resulting noise and air pollution: People honking their horns, and even yelling at others for parking spaces, causes a lot of noise pollution. Besides, long waiting for parking leads to air pollution.

Best Solutions to combat Indian Parking Problems

Proper Planning of Areas: Though this is not as easy as it seems, the authorities responsible for town planning should properly plan and allocate dedicated areas for large parking areas across the cities. Besides, wherever possible, they need to set up strict rules to put an end to parking woes, e.g., charging people for parking on streets.

Better Infrastructure with Multilevel Parking Systems: It is essential to modernize the infrastructure wherever possible and utilize the spaces to make better parking options available. Architecting multilevel car parking systems is the need of the hour.

Renewed Government Policies: This might sound a bit absurd, but it is high time when the government needs to bring strict policies for buying a vehicle. The people buying a car should be allowed to buy it only when they have a dedicated parking space.

Renovation of Older Buildings and Projects: Older buildings and projects located in the heart of the metropolitan cities, which were constructed more than 10 years ago, need to be redesigned wherever possible. Usually, such projects do not have proper spaces for parking vehicles. Before 10 years, people did not have so many vehicles, but today this is not the scenario. So, it is a must to have multilevel car parking systems in the buildings nowadays to cater to the rising parking issues.

Robust Public Transport System: Looking at the bigger picture, reducing the number of vehicles on road can be a promising solution to reduce parking problems in India. Here, an efficient public transport system can play a key role. It is also an economical option.

Multiparking System As A Part Of Architectural Design

 As per a survey, about 2000-3000 new automobiles get added to the roads every single week. So, a smart Car Parking System has become one of the crucial and fast-growing needs of high-density urban areas. All types of projects whether residential properties, malls, shopping centers, colleges, office buildings, etc. essentially require car parking systems today.

A plethora of architects, planners, engineers, and developers, consider building multilevel parking systems. Such systems save extra space, incorporate many cars in a small area, and also captivate the potential buyers towards the property. A number of architects have already envisioned and constructed highly complex, integrative, and aesthetic parking structures. They have set a standard for a good parking design. So, let us take a detailed view of the importance of a multiparking system in architectural design and why it is beneficial.

Significance of Smart Multiparking Systems in Architectural Designs –

Intelligent space-saving solution:

Space is one of the most important considerations while building any property- residential or commercial. A smart parking system provides a lot of scopes to intelligently utilize the space that incorporates a huge number of cars in less space. These structures even utilize underground space where the land is expensive and has a confined area nearby. Besides, depending on the design, such systems are automatically operated where the car driver can simply drop the car at a pre-defined space and the system takes care of parking it at a safe parking lot.

Creates space for other amenities like gardens, children’s play areas, etc:

A multiparking system is effectively designed to save more space. The leftover space can be utilized appropriately to build other useful amenities like children’s play areas, gardens, tracks for walking, swimming pools, or more. With such modern amenities, the chances of customers being tempted to buy the property increase all the more.

Essential for attracting potential property buyers:

Today, buyers are willing to spend enough money now for residences with first-rate amenities. A well-designed multilevel parking structure can be one of the project’s USPs. Parking space has become one of the vital amenities. Incorporating this into the architectural design will therefore pay off in the long run in terms of revenues.

Helps resolve traffic congestion issues:

Last but not the least, a multiparking system helps resolve traffic congestion issues to some extent. Such issues are on the rise in the cities and cause a lot of chaos. People tend to park on roadsides at times. This also threatens the safety of the cars. But with a multi-level parking system, people can park their vehicles safely while saving time and reducing traffic on the roads.

Multilevel Parking Systems and EV Charging Integration!

The increasing number of cars and traffic congestion have made the parking conditions worse in urban and semi-urban areas. Car owners mostly hustle to find safe parking zones for their vehicles. At times, they park their cars on the roadside, causing issues for pedestrians. But, multilevel parking systems are increasingly becoming a popular solution to combat traffic-related issues. These parking systems ensure optimum space utilization as they allow multiple cars to be parked in less space. For this, these systems use the vertical spaces in the buildings. These come in automatic or semi-automatic designs depending on the requirement and they have low maintenance and operational costs.

But, despite these advantages, are these systems designed to meet the future requirements of the vehicles? For instance, do these provide the facility of charging electric vehicles (EV)?

As we all know, electric vehicles have come up as one of the best alternatives to vehicles running on fuels. These are rapidly replacing fuel-powered vehicles having traditional combustion engines that lead to air pollution and environmental threats. Even governments across the globe are encouraging the usage of EVs by providing subsidies. But, are the multilevel parking systems in the market considering the requirements of the EV market? First, let us look at the challenges in the EV market and then see how multilevel parking systems can meet these demands.

The EV Charging Challenge:

Although owning an electric car is simple, utilizing it to perform errands might be difficult. Several big players in the market are manufacturing electric vehicles, but they are still in their early stages. One of the major challenges is inadequate charging infrastructure for EVs. Many businesses and start-ups are also working at a fast pace on building charging stations. But for the masses to switch to EVs, it may take some time since charging stations are not as readily available as conventional fuels. On the other hand, the country’s highway infrastructure also isn’t equipped with a sufficient number of charging points yet.

Key Benefits of Multilevel Parking Systems

The metro cities are evolving at a pace and parking issues are on the rise. This situation gets out of hand during festive seasons and celebrations. But, the parking issue will continue until the cities implement some concrete measures. For now, a multilevel parking system that efficiently utilizes the limited parking space seems to be one of the best solutions. Such a car parking system maximizes the optimization of technology to enable the safety of cars while being parked. It allows for more accurate use of a limited parking space. It helps in significantly reducing the hassle of parking and the worry of safety at the parking spot.

Such intelligent car parking systems utilize a number of lifts, pallets, and smart signaling devices to simplify the parking process. They have a high parking capacity and the ability to generate good revenue in the long term. Their robust system architecture makes them highly efficient and secure for the owners. Also, these systems help in reducing environmental issues as they optimize fuel consumption. As a result, traffic on roads isn’t blocked and haphazard parking is put to an end.

Multilevel Parking Systems and EV Charging Integration

As discussed earlier, the EV market is under development and the lack of charging stations is one of the biggest challenges. But several players in the multilevel parking systems market are building advanced infrastructure to combat this issue.

KLAUS Multiparking recognized this need and has taken significant steps toward addressing it, by including an EV charging facility in their parking systems. So, the car owners can not only safely park their cars in the system, but charge their EVs if desired. KLAUS’s innovative parking solutions have these EV charging points, where cars can be charged conveniently at residential structures, companies, commercial buildings, and even public places like malls.

KLAUS Multiparking at IDAC 2022

KLAUS Multiparking participated in IDAC 2022 to showcase the multiparking solutions, which took place from May 5 to May 7, 2022, at the Jio World Convention Centre, conveniently located in the Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai’s icon. In a city noted for its eccentricities, the Jio World Convention Centre stands out as unique, with One Centre, Endless Possibilities. It serves as the focal point for India’s best exposition and conference districts.

IDAC Expo is India’s largest knowledge-sharing platform, bringing together India’s top architects, designers, and consultants. It promotes industry innovation by allowing exhibitors from all over the world to demonstrate their capabilities by presenting extensive demonstrations of the newest goods and services within industry-specific pavilions selected by renowned industry architects. It’s India’s only exhibition that focuses on illuminating the industry through numerous knowledge-sharing pavilions. IDAC is an expo for professionals, by professionals, and for professionals. Over the three days, over 250 industry experts spoke. They included panellists, brand representatives, and the industry’s top pioneers.

Business professionals from all over India visited the expo, which included architects and interior designers, builders, developers, structural engineers, MEP & fire consultants, Facade consultants and Landscape Architects.

The expo was divided into six pavilions, helping brands receive automated filtered audiences. 

• The first pavilion focused on fire, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing parts in a building design.     Through numerous project presentations and panel discussions, prominent     MEP and fire consultants offered their industry views.

• Interiors & Lighting     Pavilion: It included technical sessions for the interior and lighting industries, as well as for the integration of smart living spaces,     lighting engineer resolutions, space maximisation through deco and design solutions, and product and technology presentations from leading lighting companies and interior designers. All of these factors help to gain knowledge and insights into the lighting and design industries. 

 

• Green Pavilion: It was in collaboration with the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), which focused on environmentally friendly materials and methods, and IGBC Green Pro     Certification and IGBC Accredited Professionals. Our co-curated lounge has created industry norms and standards for a better planet.

• The Public Infrastructure     Pavilion: The Public Infrastructure Pavilion featured emerging technology that will help the Maharashtra government complete its objectives. IDAC’s     Architects and Consultants offered their conceptions, perspectives, and ideas, laying the groundwork for our Hon'ble Prime Minister’s goal to become a reality.

 

• The Landscape Architecture     Pavilion: The Landscape Architecture Pavilion brought together prominent landscape designers and academics to discuss and share their knowledge,     technologies, experiences, and findings in all areas of landscape architecture, design, and conservation. Researchers, developers,     practitioners, and educators presented and discussed the most recent innovations, trends, concerns, practical issues faced, and solutions chosen in the field of Landscape Architecture and Design.

KLAUS Multiparking took part in the expo and showcased the state-of-the-art parking solutions, which received a huge response. Mr Achyut Watwe, director of JW Consultants, and well-known architects Karl Wadia and Vivek Bhole visited the stand and honoured the occasion. Team KLAUS addressed the visitor’s queries regarding Multiparking systems. Many of them praised multi parking solutions offered by KLAUS. KLAUS Multiparking is grateful for the overwhelming response and thanks to each of you who visited the stand. 

HOW DOES THE TOWER PARKING SYSTEM WORK?

Our modern cities, no matter how big, are in desperate need of space. With the number of vehicles on the roads increasing every day, parking has become quite an issue. As a result, many residential and commercial spaces have started to consider modern parking systems. Today, multilevel parking has emerged as the optimal solution for the spatial needs of metropolitan cities of India. Various advanced parking systems like stack parking, puzzle parking, tower parking, etc., are being widely adopted by both residential and commercial complexes of all sizes. As cityscapes are modernizing, the applications of multilevel parking systems are evolving. So let’s take a look into the key aspects, features, and advantages of tower parking systems.

Understanding the Tower Parking System

A tower parking system stacks multiple cars one over the other. The height of such towers depends upon their individual capacity and the available space. If there is a small available space the system could be built as a standalone building but can be integrated into the main structure if needed. A tower parking system is a type of fully automatic car parking system that could be a straight stand-alone building structure or of a cylindrical appearance.

Sophisticated and Automated Parking Mechanism

The tower lifter performs the operation of lifting & stacking cars systematically in available slots. Once the driver carefully parks the vehicle on the lifter, the system lifts and parks it in an empty slot or a pallet at the click of a button. The retrieval process for the vehicles is reverse sequence of the same.

It is a type of automatic car parking system which, at times, might seem like a vending machine. The tower lifter will move in up and down motion along the y-axis while also rotating clockwise/anti-clockwise to change the direction of the vehicle. The pallet can move along the diameter of the tower and to the opposite parking space. One can find 10 levels to 35 level (or sometimes more) options in the Tower parking system.

The various levels of the tower are equipped with sensors that detect empty pallets. These sensors work in a unison and help the system decide, manage and move, the vehicles—carefully optimizing parking spaces. The tower parking system is fitted with an advanced combination of sensors that initiate operation from the entry of a vehicle on the lift, finding a suitable vacant space, lifting the vehicle to the vacant spot's level, moving sideways towards the spot and releasing the vehicle.

Key Advantages of Tower Parking Systems

●    Comfort for drivers - The system is highly autonomous and requires little to no manual intervention. The drivers just have to leave the vehicle on the platform and the machine handles the rest, from finding a spot to safe parking and retrieval.

●    Suitable for smaller spaces - The system is designed such that it requires lesser space as compared to the larger integrated parking solution systems. This makes it highly adaptable and useful for smaller-sized commercial public parking spaces.

●    Moderate maintenance and operating costs - The system only requires periodic maintenance, and regular checks, also, there are not many operational costs involved. 

●    Optimal utilization of space - This fully automatic car parking system does not require X-axis expansion in any format thus the vertical stack parking optimizes the space. 

Klaus Multilevel Parking offers a premium fully automatic tower parking system which is suitable for all passenger cars according to the clearance and maximal surface load. This system accommodates cars in safety and is customizable for the project's needs. One of the best examples of KLAUS's Tower Parking System is the fully automatic tower system fitted at Godrej Central, Mumbai.  

How does a Multilevel Parking System help Commercial Spaces?

Rapid enhancement in lifestyle and expenditure has led to rigorous growth in vehicles sales. Alongside, congestion, inadequate parking space has become a shooting concern. Commercial spaces are tremendously affected by parking issues, employees and visitors of the offices in commercial spaces face parking concerns. Parking space violation is another primary issue. Parking allotment to commercial spaces might not accommodate every employee’s vehicle. Commercial spaces like banks, government offices, hospitals, shopping complexes, and corporate offices are often swarmed with vehicles. The lack of space leads to inappropriate parking within and around such complexes

According to a report -

·         On an average 40% of the cars are being parked on the roads outside commercial establishments, resulting in traffic congestion. 

·         The burden on our town planners to constantly spend on flyovers, subways, etc. is another challenge altogether.

·         With new car registrations, additional daily space required is equivalent to 4 to 7.5 football fields approximately.

Contribution of Multilevel Parking System to solving parking issues

Multilevel parking systems are a new-age solution for parking issues where more than one vehicle can be accommodated in the space of a single vehicle. Multilevel car parking systems have emerged as an effective and efficient way of space optimization. These systems can be identified as -  

 

-      Stack Parking Systems

-      Puzzle Parking Systems

-      Fully Automatic Parking Systems

 

A stack parking system helps double or triple the overall space by stacking floors one over the other. It is highly customizable and fit for both ground level and basement parking operations.

However. The puzzle parking system, also known as a semi-automatic parking system, is a mobile parking space that can move horizontally and vertically. This helps boost parking and retrieval speed. This indirectly contributes to the fast pace of employees’ parking duration.

Fully automatic parking systems are equipped with a software-based navigation system that parks the car safely. These systems can be employed underground, above the ground, or as a combination of both.

 

The Current Effect of the Multilevel Car Parking System –

·         Low-Cost Operation

·         2 to 20 Times Efficiency

·         99% Up Time (when maintained and repaired regularly)

·         Low saturated car parking, environmental degradation, air, and noise pollution levels

 

An Overview of the Multilevel Car Parking System -

Automatic car parking systems have been here for the past50 years, Tier 1 cities of India have also adopted compact & automated multilevel parking systems.  For the past 20 years, such systems have optimized parking for the commercial & residential spaces while also helping minimize social and environmental issues. 

A Smart Solution -

With the KLAUS Multilevel Parking System, commercial and residential projects optimize their overall area and enhance property development possibilities. KLAUS has catered to some prominent commercial projects in India and abroad as well. A few examples of KLAUS’s Multilevel Parking System solution for commercial projects are – 

-      Godrej BKC, Mumbai 

-      Brigade Tech Gardens, Bangalore 

-      Milestone Experion Centre, New Delhi 

-      MG One Mall, Bangalore 

-      Binarius IT Park, Pune

-      TCG Financial Centre, Mumbai 

KLAUS Multilevel Parking System solutions have optimized many commercial projects and have achieved utmost appreciation for not just the fitment of the multilevel parking systems but also the regular maintenance as well. KLAUS Multilevel Parking System solutions are certainly a smart choice for any commercial space optimization requirement. 

Multilevel Parking Systems and Climate Change

With the quick growth of the economy, owning a car is not a big deal, but finding a parking spot has become a puzzle. Everybody wants to own and drive their car, and it is this mindset that has caused the parking space crisis.

Finding a parking space is often a frustrating routine activity for many people in Indian cities. This search burns a lot of fuel every day. As the nation's population continues to urbanize, without a thoughtfully-planned, convenience-driven parking solution, these problems will continue to worsen.

Smart parking is the first step on the right path towards improving this condition. It involves using sensors to collect data in real-time to track the number of free or occupied parking spaces. Fully-automated parking systems can also accurately predict where parkers will likely find a spot. When the multilevel systems are installed, they reduce car emissions in urban centers by reducing the attempts for people to needlessly roam around the area searching for parking. It also permits city planners and architects to carefully plan buildings and their parking spaces.

When we consider all car parking facilities worldwide, such as parking garages and parking lots, we can understand what impact they cause to the environment.

Vehicles driving in and out of and encircling around looking for free parking spaces in large parking facilities generate greenhouse gases in a huge amount. A kilometer driven inside a parking lot is much more fuel-inefficient and produces more greenhouse gases than driving a kilometer on a regular road. But, we can change this.

Even if we assume that cars generate lesser greenhouse gases, most parking facilities require significant amounts of electricity. Though indirectly, electric power generation plays a role in climate change. Conventional outdoor or indoor parking lots require outdoor lighting, may also require elevators and large fans for ventilation. But, we can change this.

Yes, we can change this. There are alternatives to conventional car parking spaces that have a lesser negative impact on the environment. They eliminate the need to drive excessively inside parking lots and can use less electricity than traditional parking spaces in many situations. The alternatives are multilevel parking systems.

In addition to lending convenience and environmental benefits, smart parking improves the utilization of existing parking, leading to greater revenue for parking owners.

Cities can turn to sustainable parking through multilevel parking solutions, which have significant environmental benefits including a significantly reduced carbon footprint.

Other benefits include reduced pollution and waste. When car engines are turned off during parking and retrieval, it reduces emissions by up to 80%. A smaller footprint reduces the need for excavation, reducing cost and construction schedule. This greatly reduces overall waste generation. As multilevel parking systems are constructed from standardized material, it generates minimal waste. Their robust design and construction also require minimum parts change.

KLAUS multilevel parking systems provide high returns while being an environmentally-friendly solution to the growing scarcity and cost of urban space. The broad range of products and services means that KLAUS Multiparking has a parking solution for virtually any location, issue, and requirement.

KLAUS Multiparking provides various types of multiparking systems based on hydraulics. KLAUS Multiparking offers Dependent and Independent Stack Parking Systems, Puzzle Parking Systems, and Fully-automatic Parking Systems. These multilevel parking systems provide many avenues for saving space, construction cost, electricity. KLAUS Multiparking also allows parkers to park in and park out very quickly. Other benefits include security of the cars, reduced air pollution, and very little maintenance. KLAUS multilevel parking systems are reliable, safe, and extremely user-friendly. Other than state-of-the-art multilevel parking systems, KLAUS Multiparking also offers efficient multilevel parking systems repair and maintenance facilities.

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Why is Multilevel Parking System Maintenance important?

Your parking space has a significant impact on how your visitors or customers perceive you and your space. Considering this, looking after your multilevel parking systems becomes crucial.

Multilevel parking systems are a collection of complex electrical, mechanical & hydraulic components, so they require regular attention as time passes. Their exposure to the outdoor elements, dirt, smoke, and oil from cars causes deterioration to some extent. Without proper maintenance, damages on multilevel parking systems can eventually hinder the vehicles trying to park there and cause other problems such as:

· Costly breakdowns

· Decreased system lifespan

· Increased cost of ownership

Regular maintenance by experts results in your multilevel parking system being in the best condition. Through frequent inspections, any large or small damage to it can be rectified at an initial stage, subsequently increasing its life. Other reasons to ensure maintenance of your multilevel parking systems are - reduced liabilities, enhanced safety, time-saving, etc. Creating a safer parking space is critical for protecting end-users and their vehicles.

Just like cars, if multilevel parking systems are also periodically checked and maintained by professional technicians, any damage to your esteemed property can be avoided. A well-maintained multilevel parking system will help retain the happiness of your customers by ensuring the safety of their vehicles.

We at KLAUS Multiparking have a team of skilled professionals that undergo various trainings at every level to deliver quality and prompt service in case of any KLAUS multilevel parking system failure. We are quick and highly responsive when it comes to serving our customers. Our team has been consistently providing excellent servicing and maintenance to all our customers based out of different cities in India.

Why KLAUS Maintenance?

· Original spare parts available

· 24X7 customer service

· Quick turnaround time

· Trained technicians and repair experts

· Nationwide service

We offer two levels of maintenance contract to suit the needs of each customer and their specific project:

KLAUS Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract

· A specific number of visits to sites at equal intervals during the AMC period

· Certain spare parts are replaced at no extra cost

KLAUS Non-Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract

· A specific number of visits to sites at equal intervals during the AMC period

· Spare parts are replaced at specified costs

KLAUS Multiparking also offers a mod kit that perfectly understands the needs of your multilevel parking system.

KLAUS mod kit comprises of the following kits:

· Safety Kit: KLAUS safety kit improves end-users & car safety.

· Add-on Kit: KLAUS add-on kit provides additional comfort, ease of operation, and improved park in/park out experience.

· Signage Kit: KLAUS signage kit creates awareness amongst end-users through visual signs.

· Cleaning Kit: KLAUS cleaning kit ensures a long life, aesthetics, and hygiene.

When it comes to multilevel parking system repair, our top priority is to come to your aid as quickly, as well, and as cost-effectively as possible.

With our unique understanding of our products and a detailed database of information and installation, maintenance, and repair history of all systems, we efficiently resolve your issue in no time. We essentially use original spare parts, ensuring authenticity. Our technicians are skilled and easily accessible.

KLAUS Workshop On Wheels is a fully-equipped service van with a trained repair person, tooling, and spares that reaches your location in no time to resolve your query.

We advise our customers to get their KLAUS multilevel parking systems serviced only by authorized KLAUS Multiparking technicians rather than unauthorized agencies, to avoid any complications. We also request our customers to meticulously follow Dos and Don’ts instructions mentioned at the site to keep the multilevel parking systems healthy.

Our customers' words of appreciation over the years are a testimony to the KLAUS team's dedication and attention to detail. It encourages us to consistently provide you with innovative parking solutions.

 Know more about KLAUS multiparking maintenance services.