From the Seattle MMDI Evaluation Report: Appendix A.12: Seattle Center Advanced Parking Information System
Seattle, Washington, United States
The Seattle Center Advanced Parking Information System, in Seattle, Washington, provides information and routing directions to three major parking centers via variable message signs (VMS). This information is also available via the Internet, phone, and pagers to travelers prior to leaving for an event as well as travelers en route. Detection technology is used to monitor parking availability.
The system costs were $925,265 and included hardware, installation, and consulting fees. Detailed costs of components are provided in the table below. Operations and maintenance (O&M) costs were $50,523. Maintenance costs of hardware (signs, computers, and communication equipment) were estimated at 7% of the hardware capital costs. Parking management staff is assumed to be 0.25 full time equivalent per year.
Equipment Description (Parking Information System)
|
Non-Recurring Cost
|
Recurring Cost
|
---|---|---|
Central Computer System, Hardware and Software |
$11,540
|
|
VMS Controllers & Cabinets (Quantity: 2) |
$99,675
|
|
VMS Structures & Installation (Quantity: 2) |
$70,000
|
|
5th Ave. Monitoring System (Groundhog System) |
$21,250
|
|
Mercer Garage Monitoring System Hardware |
$38,300
|
|
Mercer Garage Monitoring System Installation Labor |
$8,000
|
|
1st Ave. Garage Monitoring System Hardware |
$12,000
|
|
1st Ave. Garage Monitoring System Installation Labor |
$2,000
|
|
Communications System Hardware |
$5,900
|
|
Communications System Labor |
$3,600
|
|
Software Development |
$95,000
|
|
Core Consultant Services |
$146,000
|
|
IBI Consulting Services |
$412,000
|
|
Maintenance @ 7% of Hardware Costs |
$18,973
|
|
Telephone Line Cost/Year |
$300
|
|
Parking Management Staff |
$31,250
|
|
TOTAL |
$925,265
|
$50,523
|
Seattle Metropolitan Model Deployment Evaluation Report
System cost: $925,265 (1998). Annual O&M cost: $50,523 (1998).