The method of operation is the facility’s fundamental service and control model: self-park or attended, gated or gateless, staffed or remote, transient mix versus monthly book. In a parking facility:
- The method of operation drives staffing, technology, insurance, and revenue design before any equipment is selected.
Considerations
- Changing the method of operation is a redesign, not a setting. Decide how the facility operates before deciding what it buys.