Web-based parking and traffic management system and method
First Claim
1. A method for managing event traffic flow via a computer network, comprising the steps of:
- receiving, via a user interface, data representative of a selected event;
displaying event information corresponding to the selected event, wherein the event information includes;
data representative of a venue for the selected event,data representative of an available parking location, anddata representative of a cost corresponding to the available parking location;
receiving, via the user interface, information corresponding to a point of origin;
selecting a recommended travel route from the point of origin to the venue, wherein the selection of the recommended travel route is based upon a predetermined number of sold parking passes corresponding to the recommended travel route;
displaying the recommended travel route via the user interface;
receiving payment data corresponding to the available parking location.
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a web-based system and method for managing traffic and congestion associated with large events while decreasing operating costs and increasing event revenues. A user accesses a webpage to purchase a parking pass for a predetermined event via a user interface. Once the parking lot has been determined and the spectator charged for the pass, a customized map and driving directions are generated for the spectator, detailing the route to the event the spectator is to follow. The system gives the event management advanced revenues and planning information to devise evacuation plans, emergency response plans, security, and traffic pattern designs.
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31 Claims
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1. A method for managing event traffic flow via a computer network, comprising the steps of:
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receiving, via a user interface, data representative of a selected event; displaying event information corresponding to the selected event, wherein the event information includes; data representative of a venue for the selected event, data representative of an available parking location, and data representative of a cost corresponding to the available parking location; receiving, via the user interface, information corresponding to a point of origin; selecting a recommended travel route from the point of origin to the venue, wherein the selection of the recommended travel route is based upon a predetermined number of sold parking passes corresponding to the recommended travel route; displaying the recommended travel route via the user interface; receiving payment data corresponding to the available parking location. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 29)
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10. A system for managing event traffic flow via a computer network, comprising:
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a device adapted for receiving data representative of a selected event; a database adapted for retrieving event information corresponding to the selected event, wherein the event information includes; data representative of a venue for the selected event, data representative of an available parking location, and data representative of a cost corresponding to the at least one available parking location; wherein the device is further adapted for; receiving information corresponding to a point of origin; selecting a recommended travel route from the point of origin to the venue, wherein the selection of the recommended travel route is based upon a predetermined number of sold parking passes corresponding to the recommended travel route; receiving payment data corresponding to the available parking location. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 30)
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19. A storage medium comprising program instructions, which when executed, implement a computer-implemented method for managing event traffic flow via a computer network, comprising the steps of:
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receiving, via a user interface, data representative of a selected event; displaying event information corresponding to the selected event, wherein the event information includes; data representative of a venue for the selected event, data representative of an available parking location, and data representative of a cost corresponding to the available parking location; receiving, via the user interface, information corresponding to a point of origin; selecting a recommended travel route from the point of origin to the venue, wherein the selection of the recommended travel route is based upon a predetermined number of sold parking passes corresponding to the recommended travel route; displaying the recommended travel route via the user interface; receiving payment data corresponding to the available parking location. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 31)
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