The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) recognized that accessing their parking amenities had become challenging for students, staff and visitors. They turned to the ARMS team to find out why.

BCIT understood that having accurate parking availability information could significantly improve the campus experience for drivers. The institution needed a solution that could reliably monitor parking occupancy while being easy to implement, cost-effective to operate, and adaptable for future growth.

Rather than introducing new standalone systems, BCIT wanted to maximize their existing technology investments. This presented an opportunity to leverage the campus’ existing security ecosystem to deliver meaningful operational insights.

HH Angus deployed the ARMS solution using BCIT's existing Axis security camera platform to provide accurate, real-time parking occupancy monitoring. Working closely with BCIT's IT team and vendors, the solution combined onboard vehicle-counting analytics with intuitive dashboards and digital displays. This resulted in a streamlined system that delivers reliable parking availability information with minimal infrastructure requirements.

The implementation aspect also included integration with an iGotcha Media display screen, allowing drivers to easily identify available parking. This real-time visibility reduces dissatisfaction for drivers searching for parking while providing the operations team with a clearer understanding of parking utilization patterns.  

By leveraging BCIT’s existing infrastructure, HH Angus delivered a lightweight and scalable solution with minimal operational overhead. Beyond improving the parking experience today, the platform established a solid foundation for future expansion to include additional parking facilities and surface lots across BCIT’s campus, supporting more informed planning and management of parking resources.