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Welcome Address. Monday 12 November 2012 - Sydney. Larry Schneider President - PAA. Acknowledgement. On behalf of the members and guests of the Parking Association of Australia, I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land that we stand on today.
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Welcome Address Monday 12 November 2012 - Sydney Larry Schneider President - PAA
Acknowledgement On behalf of the members and guests of the Parking Association of Australia, I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land that we stand on today. I would like to pay my respects to the Elders past and present.
International guests Parking issues are common worldwide – and so are many of the solutions • Caroline Boot – Auckland • Zhu Hao– Shanghai • Dr George M Hazel OBE – Edinburgh • David C Hill – Calgary • Nadav Levy – Tel Aviv University • Sandra Smith - Whistler • Rachel Yoka – Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Sponsors Without the generosity of sponsors, we wouldn’t be here • Secure Parking • Designa Sabar • Wilson Parking • Flowcrete • Luxmoore Parking Consulting
Growth in parking demand Cars are usually parked >22 hours per day Registered passenger vehicles in Australia 200711.5m 201212.7m An increase of 1.2m over 5 years (11%) Additional 240,000 vehicles per annum (657 per day) requiring parking Not just one space - at work, at home, at shops, movies, events, schools
Parking matters Why is parking so often ignored and such an underestimated industry The Parking Industry • exists in every single town and city, every hospital, campus, airport, every shopping area, school and event • operates 24/7 x 365 days • designs, manufactures and exports technology • employs >40,000 people in the private and the public sectors • pays $millions in levies and corporate taxes and GST • has a major role in managing the demand for car travel and managing congestion
Why are we here Many of our best prospects for growing business are not aware of what we do and how effectively we can help We all drive and park, and we are all pedestrians • Information • Education • Interaction • Networking • Enjoyment • Meet people with similar challenges
Program highlights Case study is a valuable learning tool Training and customer awareness The effect of mobility on parking Major trends that will impact on our industry How Shanghai will manage parking demand The connected car Technical papers – parking guidance, credit card payment, urban design, tendering, simulations Harbour cruise Excellence Awards Women in Parking Gala Dinner
PAA committee New Committee: Graham Arndt – Perth Doug Forster – Perth Joy Addison – Sydney Anthony Karam – Sydney Cristina Lynn – Sydney Matt Clee - Sydney Larry Schneider – Perth Rob Turner – Adelaide Peter Zanon – Melbourne Thankyou to Paul McIlvride, Tony May, and Leyon Parker Comprises representatives from
Thank you • Exhibitors • Sponsors • Guests • Delegates • Convention Committee Christina Lynn, Joy Addison
The 13th Australian Parking Convention is now open and remember, Parkingreally Matters