Technology Lead Story: Issue 242 3 May 2012
The sights and sounds of Parkex 2012
Parkex 2012 gave the parking community a chance to check out the latest ideas and also compare experiences. Words by Mark Moran and photos by Patrick McDonnell
At one point Parkex 2012 started to resemble the starting grid at a Formula One race, with companies such as BASF, Chandlers and Premier Parking offering delegates the chance to unleash their inner Jenson Buttons and Lewis Hamiltons
Vehicle detection specialist Nedap showed technology monitoring bay usage, an approach which can help manage the use of spaces dedicated to disabled drivers
Not every promotional gimmick at Parkex had wheels, some came on legs: Parkbytext is a Dublin-based cashless payment provider now working in the UK
Keltic Clothing’s cupcake stand made its stand an essential stopping place for peckish visitorsParkex 2012, which took place at London’s Olympia last month, provided an opportunity for parking management and enforcement professionals to check out the latest systems and services on the market, and to do a little networking as well.
The event was officially opened by transport minister Norman Baker, whose speech was more intriguing than the usual ministerial address. Baker said he was “sympathetic” to extending the enforcement of moving traffic offences to councils...
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