Case Study: British Columbia Institute of Technology Parking
Transforming the Parking Experience Through Real-Time Data
To improve visibility into parking availability at its Downtown Campus, BCIT partnered with HH Angus to deploy ARMS using existing Axis security infrastructure, onboard vehicle-counting analytics, and real-time visualization displays. The solution delivered accurate parking occupancy data with minimal infrastructure requirements, improved the parking experience for campus users, and established a scalable platform that can be expanded to additional parking facilities across BCIT's broader campus portfolio.
The Challenge
BCIT required a simple, cost-effective solution to provide students, staff, and visitors with real-time visibility into parking availability at its Downtown Campus (DTC).
The institution needed a lightweight system capable of accurately tracking available parking spaces within its above-ground parking facility while minimizing implementation complexity, infrastructure requirements, and operational overhead.
BCIT also sought a solution that could leverage existing technology investments and provide a foundation for future expansion to additional parking facilities across its campus portfolio.
The Solution
HH Angus deployed the Angus Remote Management System (ARMS) to provide real-time parking occupancy monitoring and visualization.
The implementation included:
- Integration with an Axis security camera platform
- Onboard camera analytics for vehicle counting
- Real-time parking availability dashboards
- Integration with an iGotcha Media display screen for occupant-facing visualization
- Leveraging of BCIT's existing Axis security ecosystem, simplifying hardware approval, reducing deployment complexity, and accelerating implementation.
Working closely with BCIT's IT team and installation contractors, HH Angus configured the platform to provide accurate vehicle counts and real-time parking availability information with minimal infrastructure requirements.
The Results
The deployment provided BCIT with a simple and reliable parking utilization platform.
Teams gained:
Real-Time Parking Visibility - Accurate information on available parking spaces for students, staff, and visitors.
Low Infrastructure Requirements - A lightweight solution leveraging existing security infrastructure and onboard analytics.
Improved User Experience - Real-time parking availability information reduced uncertainty for drivers arriving at the Downtown Campus.
Actionable Utilization Data - Visibility into parking occupancy patterns and utilization trends to support operational planning.
Scalable Platform - A solution designed to support future expansion to additional parking facilities and surface lots.