Single Space Solutions

 

When deciding whether to install Single Space meters or Multi Space pay stations, it is important to consider the Pros and Cons of each solution.  Here are the Pros and Cons of Single Space meters:

 

SINGLE-SPACE – PROS

• Public awareness
• Simple enforcement
• Cost effective – once paid for, meters have very little overhead and operating costs
• Maintenance is simple and inexpensive
• If the mechanism goes down, only one space is lost
• Less attractive to vandals
• Meters are proven and reliable
• Less consumable materials
• More environmentally friendly with alkaline battery
• Good battery performance; replacement batteries are inexpensive
• Meter is located right next to parking space
• Can accept coins and smart cards (new wirless meter also accepts credit cards)
• No additional marking of space numbers required
• Can be dressed with decorative posts and bases to enhance the local streetscape
• Motorcycle and convertible car friendly
• Easy to identify special purpose parking spaces, ie. Disabled parking

SINGLE-SPACE – CONS

• Poles unsightly, especially without decorative covers
• Harder to administer collection - have to visit and open each meter to collect coins
• Older meters are more labour to audit (new wireless meters are much easier)

 

• MacKay’s patented SmartChute™ coin validation technology
• Exceptional battery life performance
• Automatically scheduled profile/rate changes
• LED back light for nighttime use (XL & XLE models);
• Large, easy to see rear violation LCD

MacKay Meters produces some of the strongest, most secure, vandal-resistant meter housings in the industry today.

From our top-of-the-line MKH 4500, constructed completely of Ductile iron, to the more affordable iron-zinc MKH4000, MacKay has the products and experiance to find the right housing product to fit your needs.