Time Equipment Company completed Phase 2 of the parking system for Overlake Hospital in Bellevue, WA.
Overlake Hospital Medical Center, an award-winning hospital on the Eastside, wanted to update the technology and functionality of its current parking system several years ago. They started with Garage 1, its underground garage, where Time Equipment Company was selected to complete the project. Next on the list was Garage 3, a 600-plus stall parking structure on campus. Then, COVID hit, and Phase 2 had to wait. This year, the Garage 3 project was placed back on the project list as the existing system in Garage 3 equipment was failing. Because of the experience and professionalism shown with the previous installation, Time Equipment was given the green light to complete Phase 2. One major advantage of using Time Equipment Company and TIBA Parking Equipment was combining the two garages using cloud-based software and the new TIBA SPARK Suite Platform, making it more efficient and user-friendly to manage. Web-based validation was also included in the phase II implementation.
Time Equipment Company installed a new TIBA MP-60 series entry terminals and two TIBA SW-60 exit stations using barcode technology. All terminals will include VoIP intercom modules for remote assistance that a customer service representative can answer. A CPS-60 Credit Card Pay Station was placed in the hospital beside the parking elevators, allowing an easy payment alternative before exiting the garage.
New employee entry/exit card reader terminals and intercoms were installed on the opposite side of the garage to improve customer service and facilitate access to employee monthly parking clients. In addition, five Magnetic articulating arm parking gates were installed.
Time Equipment Company utilized the TIBA SPARK Suite Software Platform. It is a cloud-based web environment that allows parking operators and owners to control, manage, and monitor all their facilities from a central location. SPARK utilizes the successes of SmartPark and expands the user experience in a streamlined and accessible way. Accessible from any Internet-ready device, SPARK can be reached virtually anywhere in the world.
Time Equipment Company is a leader in automated parking control systems in the Pacific Northwest and the exclusive provider of TIBA Parking solutions. We streamline activities, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide customized solutions that meet customers’ needs and cultures to maximize revenue and ensure a quick return on investment. Time Equipment Company’s mission is to remove burdens and simplify lives with best-in-class products and services throughout the Pacific Northwest.
For over 30 years, TIBA Parking Systems has provided innovative solutions for the parking market, resulting in reliable, user-friendly products that lower the initial acquisition price and ongoing maintenance cost. TIBA has successfully implemented this by focusing on software development while continuing to enhance and support its reliable hardware platforms. As a result, the system allows owners to keep their capital investment down while still enjoying the latest software functionality.
