MAKING PUBLIC PARKING WORK
by Diam ond Parking Services
October 22, 2024
Running a city is complicated, and parking issues are one of the most visible examples.
In addition to navigating myriad regulations, city managers also have to employ teams that are experts at everything from urban growth to water treatment to traffic control.
Parking can't always be high on that list, and that can be a real problem, according to Patrick Seward, Regional Manager for Diamond Parking
That?s where Diamond parking comes in Diamond manages several municipal contracts in the Seattle area alone, including for the City of Bellevue and the City of Redmond.
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?We often see that cities don't have the time to fully understand all of the state codes and best practices in the industry; that can put them at risk,?Seward said ?A lot of municipalities are not adhering to standards, and it's not their fault; it's complicated ?
Seward has been consulting with cities, towns and counties for more than a decade, helping them solve their parking problems He says parking issues are often the result of financial restrictions
?Municipalities often deal with shrinking budgets, and it?s very difficult to be a subject matter expert in all categories,?Seward said.
?We are subject matter experts We can do the research and bring it to them. That allows the city to know they?re getting premiere support, fairly applied to all stakeholders. We?re doing this in an environment that ensures data security, and at a cost that?s affordable ?
Engaging Diamond can yield a double-digit return on investment for the municipality, according to Seward ?We typically save them between 15% and 20% on labor costs alone,?he said
To learn more about how Diamond can help your municipality solve its parking issues, reach out to us We?re always ready to help