tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post1262078908550333143..comments2024-03-16T01:56:24.630-04:00Comments on Information about Media that you won't get anywhere else.....: MeterUp for Media's parking issues? Media's politicians would have to understand technology first. tedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08088699511848507525noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-38397339725947485462016-08-30T21:59:22.416-04:002016-08-30T21:59:22.416-04:00Their shall be no backsliding Their shall be no backsliding Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-31137132210392471572016-08-29T16:00:33.345-04:002016-08-29T16:00:33.345-04:00Thanks for your offer and interest in improving Me...Thanks for your offer and interest in improving Media's parking situation. You're probably exactly what this towns needs based on your background. Unfortunately, I don't have time to take on another project right now. However, if you'd like to send something to be posted on this blog, or have something you'd want me to take a quick look at, I'd be happy to. tedmano@tedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088699511848507525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-63107837306100563262016-08-26T12:22:03.576-04:002016-08-26T12:22:03.576-04:00Tedman, I have a background in parking technology,...Tedman, I have a background in parking technology, a 15 year resident of Media, and familiar with the current (or recent) parking matters in town. I' would be happy to sit with you for a bit to offer a different perspective. <br />Let me know how to reach you if you're interested. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-70224279847437525132016-08-18T15:21:41.316-04:002016-08-18T15:21:41.316-04:00I'm not a fan of parking meters, but they also...I'm not a fan of parking meters, but they also serve the purpose of turn over and keeping people from squatting there indefinitely. Not sure what the value of that is to the businesses and residents of Media, but that's something to consider. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-991913521468342352016-08-18T14:39:58.941-04:002016-08-18T14:39:58.941-04:00Wow Community Energy, Inc owns a parking space in ...Wow Community Energy, Inc owns a parking space in Media. I did not realize for profit private business could buy parking spaces from Media Boro. What is the procedure I would love to buy a parking spot and make it mine.CVPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622731447613287471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-43062299180181933282016-08-18T09:24:32.834-04:002016-08-18T09:24:32.834-04:00@Anon 8/17 2:20-
Using those stats and a generous...@Anon 8/17 2:20-<br /><br />Using those stats and a generous evaluation as follows:<br /><br />2700 Parking Spaces<br />Using the upper end of the ratio, 10 spaces per meter<br />Using the low end of the cost 8k per install<br />Using the low end of the Monthly Cost 50$<br /><br />Costs<br />Installation ~ $2.16 MM<br />Annual Service ~ $162K<br />Parking Cops ~ $100K<br /><br />Income<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-52672955185412966842016-08-18T07:58:26.622-04:002016-08-18T07:58:26.622-04:00You would have to ask the company that owns and op...You would have to ask the company that owns and operates the charging station, Community Energy, Inc. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-61480150039949044752016-08-17T20:05:54.645-04:002016-08-17T20:05:54.645-04:00Tedman what has the ROI on the car charging statio...Tedman what has the ROI on the car charging station been. I've never seen anyone use it.CVPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622731447613287471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-20280544914801102792016-08-17T14:52:56.591-04:002016-08-17T14:52:56.591-04:00Isn't that (ROI), or maybe even the "Proo...Isn't that (ROI), or maybe even the "Proof of Concept" really the point of the this blog post/discussion? Yet, here you are raising it with a "blogger" when the questions really should be directed towards your elected officials on how feasible an option like this would be. You were interested enough to comment and raise concerns, so I imagine you feel this is worth tedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088699511848507525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-47206620206043535612016-08-17T14:20:57.192-04:002016-08-17T14:20:57.192-04:00according to the International Parking Institute @...according to the International Parking Institute @ parking.org<br /><br />Multi-space meters come in one of three varieties: pay-and-display, pay-by-space, and pay-by-plate. Each of these meter types has its own advantages, disadvantages, and unique operating procedures. Ideally, one multi-space meter covers six to 10 (sometimes more) parking spaces. This may be viewed as a benefit to the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-46955995722701694312016-08-17T14:07:22.455-04:002016-08-17T14:07:22.455-04:00Tedman, have you performed a ROI study on the netw...Tedman, have you performed a ROI study on the network deployment, maintenance, security and installation costs associated with this technology? As I recall a meter in Media costs $0.25 per half hour. After paying for the installation of these smart meters, the networks to support them, the support team to monitor and support and the ongoing cost of the parking attendant, the rate would likely Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-73254319427338860012016-08-17T11:56:38.739-04:002016-08-17T11:56:38.739-04:00Couldn't it be that the 'new' meters h...Couldn't it be that the 'new' meters had been planned months or years ago and are just being installed now. (not defending the lack of pro-activeness however) <br /><br />Both apps mentioned are the next (current) step. Ultimately can see a QR code scan used to make them run a little smoother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-3007313709966891132016-08-17T06:39:35.437-04:002016-08-17T06:39:35.437-04:00Got it, I thought you were reporting that the boro...Got it, I thought you were reporting that the borough was considering MeterUp, and it was bad. My misunderstanding.<br />Agree, it's past time they actually learn about technology and follow through once implemented. Public stuff has been a joke, it's like there is no one who has it in their job to check the reports and has ths authority to dispatch corrective measures. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-30131502445608981032016-08-17T06:07:34.678-04:002016-08-17T06:07:34.678-04:00They are both examples of smart meter technology, ...They are both examples of smart meter technology, not an assessment of one being better than the other. The borough has no idea about these solutions and doesn't have plans to implement - That's the point, they do not understand technology and instead continue to use manual meters that in some cases don't event work (i.e. solar meters, credit card readers).<br /><br />After tedmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08088699511848507525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-82931481669005885582016-08-17T05:42:10.397-04:002016-08-17T05:42:10.397-04:00What exactly are the differences between MeterUp a...What exactly are the differences between MeterUp and Park Mobile? From the video it seems like the both hit the same major points. App-based payment; extend time from the app; SMS reminder when time is about to end...<br />I don't see how choosing one would be great, while choosing the other means, "they still don't get it." Can you clarify the objection to MeterUp versus Park Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-46746809170292268452016-08-16T21:17:14.063-04:002016-08-16T21:17:14.063-04:00It does make you wonder why is it so hard for medi...It does make you wonder why is it so hard for media borough to figure out a parking meter program that is beneficial to customers and the borough Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-30236773042920575362016-08-16T15:02:53.745-04:002016-08-16T15:02:53.745-04:00Tedman......ever think someone on council is getti...Tedman......ever think someone on council is getting little finder fee or compensation from these various meter manufacturers. If not it is ridiculous that council is so inept they keep selecting losing propositions. Way to continue to waste money......everyone see how many people are constantly lined up at the electric car charging meter.....pathetic!!!! CVPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622731447613287471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-71487283572485380052016-08-16T13:08:55.241-04:002016-08-16T13:08:55.241-04:00Not clear - is Media implementing MeterUP?
Park M...Not clear - is Media implementing MeterUP?<br /><br />Park Mobile is clearly the superior system. MeterUP is comparable but it is set up (in Philly at least) so that rates double if you spend more than the allowable time in that parking space.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com