Urban mobility is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Drivers increasingly expect seamless, predictable, and integrated parking experiences. Digital applications such as EasyPark, PayByPhone or My Way allow users to locate, access, and pay for parking via smartphones, often across cities and countries, providing a consistent experience.
Traditional Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) are reliable and robust but face limitations when integrating with digital services. Originally not designed for direct connection to third-party apps or cloud platforms, they present a challenge for operators: connecting existing infrastructure to apps drivers already trust, without replacing systems or depending on a single vendor.
Introducing Designa PARKETPLACE®
Designa addresses this challenge with PARKETPLACE®, a middleware platform linking operators, PARCS, and third-party mobility providers. The platform enables parking facilities to connect to multiple digital sales channels independently of the underlying PARCS. Operators can prioritize channels, configure access, and generate reports while retaining full operational control.
From a car driver’s perspective, PARKETPLACE® is invisible. Users interact solely through their chosen app, managing entry, payment, and parking sessions within a familiar interface. The platform works behind the scenes, integrating external channels and removing the need for dedicated web shops.
PARKETPLACE® supports multiple operational flows:
- Automatic flow: Vehicles are recognized at entry, barriers open automatically, and parking sessions are fully managed via the app.
- Manual flow: Drivers start and end sessions themselves via the app when automatic recognition is unavailable.
- Ticket takeover: Existing sessions can be seamlessly continued via a third-party app without operator intervention.
- Reservation: Users can book their parking spot in advance directly through their mobility app. Upon arrival, the spot is guaranteed and entry is automated. Payment is processed digitally without tickets or on-site machines.
The platform also provides configuration and reporting tools for monitoring sales channels, prioritizing providers, and standardizing usage data. Dashboards support operators and app providers in both operational and strategic decisions.
The Benefits
PARKETPLACE® provides the missing link between physical parking infrastructure and the digital mobility ecosystem — without compromising the reliability of traditional PARCS.
Benefits for operators:
- Grow revenue through multiple digital sales channels
- Remain independent of single-platform ecosystems
- Extend the life of existing PARCS infrastructure
Benefits for drivers:
- Parking that feels as intuitive as any digital payment process
Benefits for partners:
- With every new partner, the digital infrastructure expands and creates additional revenue and growth opportunities for operators, partners, and customers alike.
For more information, speak with one of our specialists at Designa or visit designa.com/parketplace.
About DESIGNA
DESIGNA - The company’s visionary standards have led to the development of innovative products and solutions for the parking management sector for more than 65 years.
