Technology continues to fundamentally change the way many businesses operate. The parking industry is no exception.

To address smash-and-grab car break-ins at the seven parking garages owned by the Municipal Transportation Agency, San Francisco officials are upping their game on security measures. Since May, the SFMTA has added high-definition security cameras, license plate readers, protective fencing, intercom systems and, in some locations, police officers, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

Not every parking lot or garage is the same, nor do any have the same needs to mitigate risks. It all boils down to a fundamental but complex word that underlies most all security mitigation and litigation: reasonable.

Visiting a hospital can be a stressful event, especially when the admitted patient is a child. At Nemours Children’s Hospital, every possible measure is taken to reduce patient and family stress before visitors even walk into the lobby – starting in the parking garage.

Create an access management system that is tailored to the exact requirements of each area of your operation, whether on or off site…from protecting parking meter cash to auditing collection routes to controlling traffic to your buildings.