Tag Archives: parking bollards

Surveying Visitor Parking – how does your building stack up?

thatsmyspot manual parking bollards installed for visitor parking in an apartment building for Meriton in Sydney and for commercial tenant parking

Visitor parking is one of the most in-demand—and misunderstood—resources in strata buildings. Whether it’s an apartment complex, mixed-use development, or commercial strata, parking spots meant for visitors are often at the centre of disputes, confusion, or even breaches of by-laws. So we asked the people who know best: building and facilities managers, strata committees, and…

Protecting Disabled Parking Spaces

upset disabled driver in a wheel chair who cannot access their disabled parking bay because of another illegally parked car Cars illegally parking in a disabled parking bay which would not occur if the disabled parking spot was secured by thatsmyspot parking bollards

How Remote Control Parking Bollards Enhance Accessibility and Compliance Ensuring equitable access to parking for individuals with disabilities is not just a matter of convenience—it’s a legal and moral imperative. Despite clear regulations and designated spaces, misuse of disabled parking bays remains a pervasive issue across Australia. Implementing solutions like remote control parking bollards can…

How to Make Money from Your Parking Space with Parking Bollards

row of remote control parking bollards installed in Melbourne

For many Australians living in strata apartments, having an extra parking space can open the door to a steady income stream. As urban areas become more congested, drivers often struggle to find secure and convenient spots for their cars. If you’re a property owner, facility manager, or strata committee member, learning how to monetise these…

Leading with Impact: Women Driving Innovation in Parking

Parking Industry conference

It was 4am in Sydney, but totally worth it. On 8 March 2025, I had the absolute privilege of joining the global conversation with the National Parking Association’s (NPA) Women in Parking Spring Leadership Conference in celebration of International Women’s Day. Representing Australia on an international panel alongside trailblazing women from the US and Europe,…

5 Top Tips for Choosing the Perfect Parking Bollard

thatsmyspot manual parking bollards installed in industrial site for Cushman and Wakefield to solve tenant parking challenges with NSW Government

If you live in a strata apartment building, you may already know how challenging it can be to secure your parking bay. With neighbours, visitors, and even random drivers occasionally overstepping boundaries, you need a reliable solution that protects your spot. This is where a parking bollard comes into play. But with so many options…

How to Get Approval for a Parking Bollard in Your Rented Parking Space

Installing-remote-control-parking-bollards-at-goodman-property-at-rosebery-engine-yards thatsmyspot parking bollards for for visitor parking and commercial parking and industrial parking and hotel parking and EV charging

Living in a strata apartment building often presents parking space challenges, particularly when you return home only to find your designated spot occupied. You’re not alone in dealing with this frustrating situation, and fortunately, there’s a solution: installing a parking bollard. But before you rush into installation, you must go through the appropriate approval processes…

The Role of Data in Urban Mobility and Parking

Why do we need to think about parking data in Australia?  How important is parking data in cities in Australia?  How much smarter does the data make us or what does it help us do? The answer is data about vehicles, population, mobility and in our case, parking, is very important in our cities. To…

5 Ways To Improve Your Property’s Parking Returns With Smart Parking Solutions

Smart Parking Solutions in Building parking

Investing in smart parking solutions is a transformative step for building and property owners to enhance their parking returns on investment and improve user satisfaction. As drivers demand efficiency, convenience, and security, smart parking systems offer numerous benefits to enhance ROI and driver experience. Here are five compelling reasons on how smart parking systems are…

Solving Parking Problems in Apartment Buildings using Parking Bollards

Parking problems in apartment buildings can be a real headache. They cause frustration for residents and make building management more challenging. One effective solution is the use of parking bollards. These barriers can enhance the parking experience in your residential building. In this blog, we’ll explore how bollards can solve parking problems, improve safety, and…

How do parking bollards solve visitor parking problems in apartment buildings?

As a resident of a strata building, do you often face parking problems? With limited parking spots available for both residents and visitors in residential apartment buildings, we hear of a lot of disputes, stress, and frustration. But there’s an effective solution to make life easier for residents in strata buildings and solve parking stress:…