4 Aug 2022

Genetec Inc., a pioneer technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations and business intelligence solutions, has teamed with commute management solutions provider RideAmigos to help organisations deliver a simplified and enhanced experience to commuters returning to offices post-pandemic.

The solution pairs RideAmigos Commute Hub with Genetec AutoVuTM Free-Flow and Genetec Curb SenseTM.

A seamless experience for commuters

RideAmigos Commute Hub helps employers deliver a seamless experience no matter how their employees choose to get to the office.

It enables commuters to identify their best transportation options and reserve a guaranteed parking space based on their needs, such as accessible parking, eliminating the need to circle lots in search of a space and alleviating some of the stress of getting to work.

ALPR cameras

Space availability can be guaranteed via automatic licence plate recognition (ALPR) cameras

Space availability is guaranteed via automatic licence plate recognition (ALPR) cameras.

The pairing of RideAmigos’ Commute Hub with Genetec AutoVu Free-Flow and Genetec Curb Sense gives parking officials full insight into parking demand and facility status, so they can ensure parking conditions are optimal.

Choose from many transport options

The solution also enables employees to choose from many transportation options such as mass transit, shuttles, carpooling and active choices like biking to work, so they select the commute that is the most beneficial and enjoyable on any given day.

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Leaders at large organisations realise that commuting options are a critical part of the overall employee experience, particularly as people transition back to offices after being fully remote,” said Genetec Product Line Manager, AutoVu, Michael Bradner.

Streamlining the commuter experience can help boost employee satisfaction and productivity. Our goal with this joint solution is to help organisations optimise accessibility and use of parking spaces and provide or subsidise alternative transportation services to reduce the burden on employees.”

Comprehensive commute support

RideAmigos partners with Genetec to make on-campus parking simple to use and manage

Employers are more conscious than ever of the commute experience and they’re looking for ways to support and incentivise employees as they navigate a transition to hybrid or in-person work arrangements,” said Kathryn Hagerman Medina, RideAmigos Director of Customer Success and Marketing.

RideAmigos is pleased to partner with Genetec to make on-campus parking simple to use and manage as part of the comprehensive commute support and sustainability programs employers are running with Commute Hub.”

Managing parking spaces

Using Curb Sense and Free-Flow, parking managers can instantly see and respond if a vehicle is found in a space that has not been reserved or if an unauthorised vehicle is in a parking lot.

ALPR scans parked cars and relays the details to appropriate security officials to minimise disruption

Using an ALPR-equipped vehicle to scan parked cars and relay the details to appropriate security officials helps minimise any disruption and enhances safety.

If a car is parked incorrectly in a reserved space, the security and workplace teams can review the evidence package and determine appropriate action, including issuing in-app reminders to employees about parking guidelines.

This digital process increases efficiency and improves the parking experience over traditional enforcement methods along with providing a paperless and green enforcement option.

Gain actionable insights

Over time, employers using this solution will gain actionable insights into parking trends on different days of the week as office attendance patterns continue to evolve.

It can also empower organisations to effectively optimise demand. By offering increased incentives to use alternative transportation on high-demand days or adjusting the size and location of dedicated parking zones, organisations can use parking resources more efficiently.

They can also measure the impact of these programs on reducing emissions and meeting sustainability benchmarks.