Buffalo, NY – October 21, 2024 –The University at Buffalo (UB) is revolutionizing its campus parking experience with the help of Modii, a leading provider of digital parking and mobility solutions. Through this innovative partnership, UB is implementing two key solutions designed to enhance driver experience for commuters to campus and streamline parking management for administrators.
UB students, faculty, staff and visitors can now leverage the UB Parking Finder, a web app developed by Modii for everyone to access without the need for downloading or sharing any personal information. Using an interactive map, the application displays up-to-date parking spaces and predicted conditions across the North and South campus. Users can personalize their experience by selecting specific permit types, allowing them to visualize the likelihood of finding parking at a certain time of day based on their permit requirements.
Knowing where to park based on specific permit permissions allows drivers to avoid overcrowded areas and receive alerts about parking changes due to events or other circumstances via the web app, in turn eliminating the frustration of circling for parking and ensuring drivers can get to their destination seamlessly.
By working alongside and integrating with ParkMobile, Modii also displays payment information in applicable areas, enabling users to easily find pricing and pay for parking.
Modii's comprehensive platform provides UB parking administrators with a unified interface of parking information, enabling the easy access and adjustment of parking regulations to better serve the UB community. The system integrates all parking data into a centralized dashboard, offering valuable insights into parking utilization and trends to enable effective planning. It also empowers informed decision-making for future events and overall parking management strategies on campus.
Later in the year, Modii will enhance its platform by integrating with ChargePoint and Reddy Bikeshare to display live availability across campus lots. Additionally, UB’s Parking Finder will display real-time shuttle information, to accommodate community members who prefer alternate modes of transportation.
"At Modii, we’re thrilled to partner with the University at Buffalo to elevate the campus parking experience," says Mark Frumar, CEO of Modii. "We’re proud to work alongside the university to implement solutions that ease the parking frustration of the Bulls community."
“The addition of Modii to our service offerings aligns with the mission and vision of UB Parking and Transportation”, said Christopher Austin, Director of Parking and Transportation Services at the University at Buffalo. “We continually strive to enhance the level of service to our customers by providing technological innovations designed to make campus commuting and travel safe and efficient. Modii’s predictive technology will arm commuters with information to help them quickly find available parking. If the technology is utilized and commuters go directly to where there is available parking, then the campus will reap the benefits of a reduction in harmful emissions generated when vehicles circle lots for longer periods of times looking for an elusive parking space.”
By utilizing these solutions, Modii and UB are moving towards a more efficient campus parking experience. The improved parking ecosystem will not only impact administrators in managing parking on campus, but will help drivers save time and frustration while contributing to a smoother flow of traffic throughout campus.
About Modii
Modii is a leading provider of smart parking solutions, dedicated to transforming the way parking and mobility are managed and experienced through a unified platform of digital infrastructure, data integration, and parking intelligence. By integrating cutting-edge technology with user-friendly platforms, Modii helps institutions, organizations, and urban areas optimize their parking operations, improve efficiency, and enhance user satisfaction by enabling thoughtful parking planning through data-driven insights. For more information about Modii visit modii.co.
About ParkMobile
ParkMobile, part of EasyPark Group, is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America. ParkMobile offers digital solutions to quickly find and pay for on-street and off-street parking as well as parking reservations at stadiums, venues, and metro area garages via a mobile device. Visit ParkMobile.io for the latest news and information.
About Reddy Bikeshare
Reddy Bikeshare is a growing program of nearly 500 standard and pedal-assist e-bikes serving Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Tonawanda and University at Buffalo. In partnership with Independent Health, the program is owned and managed by Shared Mobility Inc. a Buffalo-based non-profit that advances innovative transportation services that focus on a shared model.
About ChargePoint
With ChargePoint drivers can access hundreds of thousands of charging locations across North America and Europe, including roaming networks. The ChargePoint Network has delivered over 269 million charges, powering more than 11.4 billion electric miles and helping avoid over 461 million gallons of gas and 2.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. On average, drivers plug into the network every second or less.
