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Delve into the details of Automated Parking Structures with insights from the VP of Walker Parking Consultants. Discover construction cost comparisons, annual operating costs per space, and the status of automated parking in the USA through a case study in West Hollywood, CA. Compare the space efficiency and site development benefits of automated garages versus ramp-access structures. Explore detailed cost breakdown and efficiency ratios for a comprehensive understanding of automated parking solutions in urban settings.
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De-Mystifying Automated Parking Structures Don Monahan Vice President Walker Parking Consultants
Annual Operating Cost Per Space Notes: • Neither garage is cashiered. Both use automated pay stations. No labor cost. • Insurance estimated at 50% of ramp access garage. • Utility cost equals $0.05 per movement times 2 movements per stall per day times 365 days plus lighting at 9 watts per stall operating 24/7 at $0.10 per kilowatt-hour.
Ramp-access Garage Site Plan Ramp-access garage consumes almost entire site.
Automated Garage Site Plan Smaller footprint with Automated Garage enhances site development.
Parking Garage Comparisons Automated garage compares favorably to inefficient ramp-access garage on small site.