Elevating Campus Parking In The Mile High City: AHEC's Smart Parking Transformation
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- America
- Europe
Country
- United States
Product
- IPS M3™ Smart Parking Meters
- IPS M5™ Smart Parking Meters
- Next-Generation DMS
Tech Stack
- Wireless Telecommunications
- Payment Processing Systems
- Intelligent Data Management
- SaaS Technologies
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Customer Satisfaction
- Digital Expertise
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
- Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
- Networks & Connectivity - Wireless Local Area Network
Applicable Industries
- Education
- Cities & Municipalities
Applicable Functions
- Facility Management
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Smart City Operations
- Predictive Maintenance
- Remote Asset Management
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
The Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) is a 150-acre campus located in downtown Denver, Colorado. It is the largest public higher education campus in the state, housing three distinct institutions: The Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University, and University of Colorado Denver. AHEC serves a combined population of nearly 50,000 students, faculty, and staff. The campus provides a shared academic environment and is committed to offering a modern and efficient infrastructure to support its diverse community. AHEC's Parking & Transportation Services department is responsible for managing the campus's parking facilities and ensuring a seamless experience for all users.
The Challenge
AHEC faced challenges in managing parking demand due to limited spaces and sought to create a more convenient parking experience for its large student body and extended campus community. The existing parking system needed modernization to promote turnover, provide enhanced payment options, real-time data, and more efficient enforcement. The campus was inspired by the City of Denver's success with Smart Parking solutions and sought to implement a similar system that would be widely accepted and easy to use.
The Solution
AHEC implemented IPS Group's Smart Parking technology, deploying 300 IPS M3™ and M5™ credit card-enabled Smart Parking meters across the campus. These meters were strategically placed in short-term parking areas to facilitate quick visits for academic and administrative purposes. The IPS meters offered multiple payment options, including credit and debit cards, and were easy to maintain with modular, plug-and-play parts. The meters were wirelessly networked to the web-based Next-Generation Data Management System (DMS), which provided real-time data and advanced analytics. The DMS enabled AHEC to access financial, technical, and administrative reports, helping the campus make informed decisions and forecast future parking needs. The system also provided alerts for faulty meters, minimizing downtime and ensuring efficient maintenance.
Operational Impact
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