Location: Aachen, Germany
Client: APAG- Aachener Parkhaus GmbH
Partner: Scheidt & Bachmann
Application: Driver & Vehicle
Access
The Location
With 11
locations and 5,000 spaces, the Aachener Parkhaus GmbH (APAG) is the primary
parking garage operator in the city of Aachen in Germany. Located centrally in
Aachen, the garages are open 24 hours a day and are equipped with modern video
surveillance. Both short-term and long-term rental parking feature among its
services.
The Challenge
APAG sought a solution for long-term
permit holders which involved enhancing its facilities making parking easier,
more comfortable and more user-friendly than hitherto.
The Solution
APAG chose the TRANSIT and
window button switch from Nedap AVI. The TRANSIT reader identifies the vehicle
and the window button switch, the driver. All permit holders are registered
with APAG. The window button switch or ‘Nupsi’ is an institution within the
city of Aachen. The Nupsi acts in a similar manner to a remote control. The
advantages in such a system lie in the fact that customers no longer need to
queue at the cash machine and change for parking is not necessary as the amount
is automatically deducted from the users account on a monthly basis. Only the
parking costs are charged and there are no hidden fees. The Nupsi is free to
permit holders. In addition, efficiency is enhanced in the garages due to the
fact that the driver does not need to stop at the barrier or roll down the
window. With one tip of the switch, the driver can be identified and proceed
within seconds.
