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ParkJockey Launches One-Touch Parking™ App

ParkJockey Launches One-Touch Parking™ App in Chicago

Chicagoans Can Now Drive With Peace of Mind & Let ParkJockey Handle the Rest – from Locating to Reserving Parking & Cashless Payments

CHICAGO ─ September 15, 2014 ─ ParkJockey, developers of the “One-Touch Parking™” solution, announces its time-saving and eco-friendly parking locator and reservation tool is now available in Chicago. The no-cost mobile application drastically reduces the time spent searching for a parking spot by providing parking locations, estimates walking distances and even learns your parking-specific preferences so users can make an informed and smart parking reservation, pay for it in advance, and seamlessly sync their reservation with their calendar.

“ParkJockey rolled out its One-Touch Parking reservation application in London, Miami and New York earlier this year with rapid adoption rates and we expect to bring the same level of relief to the more than 2.6 million Chicago residents and nearly 40 million people who visit the city annually,” commented Managing Partner, James Weiss, ParkJockey Chicago. “Chicago is known as the City that Works and ParkJockey’s parking application is going to make sure its dedicated workforce gets to work with less stress and without overpaying for their parking.”

At launch, ParkJockey’s application included access and reservation capabilities for more than 6,000 parking spaces in Chicago and this number is expected to grow exponentially by the end of the year.

“Our advanced team of technology experts and business leaders have invested and developed an application that eases logistical challenges for commuters and travelers, while also helping to ensure parking lot owners and operators are operating at their full capacity and revenue potential,” remarked CEO and Co-Founder of ParkJockey, Umut Tekin. “But we are not stopping there. ParkJockey is already planning to roll out its second application by the end of the year. The premium application has not yet been announced but can best be described as a ‘virtual valet’; we are expecting it to revolutionize parking as we know it.”

Benefits for ParkJockey Users

One-Touch parking™ solution predicts the optimal parking space based on your preferences and external factors such as the weather.
One-Touch reservations from website or through the application.
Saves time and fuel spent driving around searching for parking.
Integrates / seamlessly syncs with your Facebook or personal calendar.
Access to ParkJockey’s round-the-clock local customer service support.
No payment worries; ParkJockey provides a cashless experience.
Application learns your parking preferences such as valet versus self-park.
ParkJockey Loyalty Rewards Program – one point is given for every dollar spent on daily parking and the user receives a $5 off parking discount once they accumulate 500 points.

Benefits for ParkJockey Parking Operators and Owners

Increase revenue potential by tapping into ParkJockey as a sales channel.
Optimize capacity utilization with full online control to modify your capacity and parking tariffs.
Collaborate with traffic generating venues – your parking operation will be exposed to events, venues and companies in your area to drive reservations and sales to your location.
Web-based solution provides real-time operational information and analytics.
No monthly fees, no sign up fees, no credit card fees, and no commitment.

About ParkJockey

ParkJockey is led by a team of experienced technology entrepreneurs, management consultants and parking specialists. ParkJockey has unrivalled expertise in the industry and is available in London, Miami and New York. A rapid expansion program is in place and will include Amsterdam, Istanbul, Los Angeles, Paris and San Francisco by end of the year.

ParkJockey is a no-cost mobile application, website and parking rewards program that helps users easily find and reserve parking, in advance or on-the-go. ParkJockey removes the stress out of locating parking, comparing prices and confirming availability for an easy park and go option for today’s busy commuter. ParkJockey is a member of the US National Parking Association and has been recognized in the UK for “Innovation in Consumer Experience”. For more information, visit ParkJockey.com. ParkJockey is available for download from the iTunes® App Store and the Google Play™ store app.

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Running in Place

How You Can Waste Years in Traffic Looking For Parking

Wait….How Much Time?

Waiting in traffic sucks. In fact, it only gets worse once you reach your destination and then have to find a place to park your vehicle. It’s a vicious cycle of circling the block and looking for parking until you realize that’s no use, and with the clock ticking, you move on to the lots you passed by earlier only to find the ones closest to your destination are full and you have to circle back to a different lot. Did you know the average motorist will spend 8,325 hours looking for a parking space? In terms of days, that’s 347 days of your life getting stressed that you can’t get back. In terms of gas, that’s 47,000 gallons of wasted gas, or nearly “38 trips around the Earth,” all while essentially going nowhere.

How Slow Can You Go?

With 30% of most traffic in major metropolitan areas coming from people looking for parking spots, it’s no wonder that we all move at a snail’s pace. According to the New York Times, a study showed that weekday traffic in Midtown Manhattan moves at an average of 9.5 miles per hour. That’s “about the speed of a farmyard chicken at full gallop.”

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When To Avoid Traffic

And if you have a case of the Mondays, having to go back to work after the weekend, think again. With respect to traffic in New York City, it’s a case of the Wednesdays, as Wednesdays are the days when traffic is at its worst.

To add insult to injury, late September, when the U.N. General Assembly is in session, coincides with the 25 slowest traffic days of the year when the average speed in Manhattan ranges from 8.6 to 6.9 MPH. Not surprisingly, other large clusters of traffic hover in New York City in November and December, when out-of-towners flood the streets to be part of the magical winter season (and bring their cars with them).

But if you want to know when the traffic is the lightest, then enjoy Manhattan on the weekends, or the Fourth of July when everyone has flocked to the Hamptons.

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More Strife, Less Life

The influx of vehicles into any metropolitan area, let alone NYC, leads to an influx of traffic. According to the NYC Department of Transportation, most cars coming into the central business district of Manhattan come from 60^th Street bridge, aka the Queensboro Bridge. This gateway adds to the nearly 778,000 cars, which can be found below 60^th Street each day. With all these cars on the road, if you don’t have a game plan for where you’ll be parking once you reach your destination, then good luck to you! Have fun sitting in traffic for hours and being late to your meeting 🙂 Instead, avoid the strife and get back to your life. Get back the time you waste trying to find parking and book ahead instead. Alliterations aside, life is too short to waste, so don’t.

Pride Week in Chicago

The Pride Parade is a major event in Chicago. It started 43 years ago as an act of rebellion against harassment and discrimination. But today, it shows the unity of the LGBT citizens and enjoys support from the broader community. This year, there will be a lot more to celebrate; it is the first year where gay marriage has been legalized in Illinois and members of the U.S. Armed Forces can march openly with pride and without fear of being discharged.

The route of the parade will start at Montrose and Broadway, and end on Sheridan and Division going through Halsted and Belmont. If you are driving to the parade, finding parking is an obstacle. Fortunately, you are able to reserve your parking through ParkJockey which provides different parking facilities near the Pride Parade within walking distance, including 808 W. Addison.

ParkJockey and its employees are proud supporters of the Pride Week and advocate equal right for all citizens regardless of sexual orientation.

ParkJockey App Now Live in Chicago!

MAY 27: PARKJOCKEY IS NOW TAKING OVER THE WINDY CITY!

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ParkJockey’s pioneering new app and website will cut the time it takes Chicagoans to find a parking space from twenty down to two minutes! Launching with over 4,000 parking spaces in the system for Chicago, ParkJockey app allows users to browse for nearby parking spaces, compare prices, book and pay for parking with just one touch. By programming their preferences into the app, users can trust ParkJockey to find and book the most optimal parking option for them with a simple click on the “BOOK” button.

Research shows that drivers spend over 8,000 hours in their lifetime (close to a year) looking for somewhere to park. ParkJockey provides a painless solution to this problem, allowing drivers to quickly and easily plan their journey ahead of time, cutting out the need for that last minute frantic circle around the block to find a suitable space.

Whether arranging your travel in advance, or making a last minute booking, ParkJockey takes all the hassle out of parking, leaving you with more time to get on with what really matters.

The app seamlessly syncs with your calendar, estimates driving time, parking space availability and walking distance from the drop off point to your next appointment to give an accurate picture of the complete journey from start to finish.

ParkJockey is now available to download and use in Chicago from the App Store or Google Play.

World Premiere: “Hassle-free Parking” by ParkJockey

The wait is over. Our advert has arrived!

A special mention goes to our production team for all the hard work they put into the video. All you existing and soon-to-become ParkJockey fans, sit back and enjoy “Hassle-free Parking”.

Drive safely, park happily!

ParkJockey highlighted in the Miami Herald

As the city prepares to kickoff eMerge Americas Techweek, the Miami Herald took the time to highlight a few startups that have chosen to call Miami home. ParkJockey is showcased, along with game creator Shiver Entertainment, mobile-banking provider Yellow Pepper and a few others. All have relocated their business to the area based on quality-of-life, geographic position, diversity, or cost of living.

If you’re planning to attend Techweek, make sure to catch our co-founder and CEO, Umut Tekin, speaking on the Big City Mobility panel on Tuesday!

To read the full article, click here

ParkJockey is now a member of the British Parking Association!

The time has finally arrived! After the initial launch of ParkJockey London where the team worked endless hours to get the show on the road, we proud to announce that we have now become an official member of the British Parking Association (BPA).

The 720 members of the BPA embrace manufacturers, car park operators, local authorities, health authorities, airports, railways, shopping centres, bailiffs and consultants – to that we can now add Mobile App Technology to the list – with ParkJockey becoming one of the first!

So what does becoming a member of the BPA mean? It is denoted that the BPA are the largest professional association in Europe and the recognised authority on parking. Their main aim is to represent and promote the best interests of the parking profession, and also influence those who are involved within this growing industry. Therefore, it can only mean ParkJockey is soon to be the word on the lips of many drivers, especially as they tire endlessly searching for parking – ParkJockey is going to be their first option and revolutionise the way you park, complimenting our business innovation award.

Strive for greatness, this is only the beginning . . . Watch this space!

Don’t fluff around, use ParkJockey!

London at this time of the year is an exceptional place, with lots happening. And today brings us……International Pillow Fight Day! You heard me correctly, and say it slowly I-n-t-e-r-n-a-t-i-o-n-a-l Pillow Fight Day! It hits any special day out of the park!

For one day only, you have the freedom to take your spot centre stage in the heart of London, Trafalgar Square. Get your artillery by your side and release your working week stress, I quote “become a significant part of part of pop culture!” From London to Shanghai you can endure the satisfaction of throwing a pillow without a car in the world.

That’s what most people do when driving into Central London. So, if you are driving into Central London, firstly don’t get hit, and secondly, if you do get hit by traffic, especially when circling for parking, – fear not because ParkJockey will come to rescue! Book a parking space, and don’t worry about the fluff, or feathers, I mean fuss because its guaranteed and no one else can take it from you!

Don’t Be A Fool, Park with ParkJockey!

Today is the day the ‘world comes to the end’, ‘pigs start flying’ or ‘Arsenal win a trophy’. I’m joking, a bit of tomfoolery once a year doesn’t hurt anybody, does it? The 1^st of April 2014 is the one day of the year, you can make up an excuse to give someone the shock of their life – April Fools Day!

Check out this classic video posted by a youtuber, probably one of the funniest pranks we have ever seen:

Now, do you want to be made a fool of today!? Driving around looking like a fool happens on a daily basis particularly when in search of parking space.

Win that space race, don’t be made a fool of – otherwise, the demon of the infamous Mr. T will be on your shoulder, nagging your ear telling you “You should’ve parked with ParkJockey, fool!”

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Heat to Play Trailblazers on Monday, Get Your Parking Now!

Monday night the Miami Heat face the Portland Trailblazers at 7:30pm in American Airlines Arena. Book your parking for the game with ParkJockey and take advantage of what is likely your last chance of theseason to see LaMarcus Aldridge, Damian Lillard and the rest of the Trailblazers in action in Miami.

Miami heads into the game looking to bounce back from a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night and build some momentum before heading to Indiana on Wednesday, March 26th to face the Indiana Pacers. With Portland fighting to maintain its hold on fifth place in the Western Conference don’t waste time driving around looking for parking and book with ParkJockey now!