As vehicle ownership continues to rise in Panama City, "parking scarcity" has emerged as a pressing urban traffic challenge. Recently, a fully automatic PCY Platform-Lifting mechanical parking system developed by a Chinese enterprise Tabitha Parking Ltd. was officially put into operation in Panama. With the dual advantages of "space expansion + intelligent access," it provides an efficient static traffic solution for the region.
"Parking Space Multiplication" in Limited Space
The core highlight of this mechanical parking system is its optimal use of land resources: through a combined design of platform movement and vertical lifting, it can provide 5 to 8 times more parking spaces than a traditional parking lot within the same footprint. For example, in a prime area of Panama City, a ground space that previously accommodated only 20 cars can now offer over 100 smart parking bays after being upgraded with this system—perfectly suited to the city’s land-scarce environment.
The modular layout allows it to be built on the ground, expanded underground, or integrated with existing buildings. It can be upgraded without large-scale demolition, further reducing civil engineering costs, making it ideal for parking lot renovations in Panama City’s old neighborhoods.
90-Second Access, Fully "Unmanned" Efficiency
As a fully automatic intelligent system, drivers only need to pull into the entry platform; the rest of the process is handled automatically:
Smart Guidance: Voice prompts and on-screen instructions guide the vehicle to park precisely in the designated area;
Automatic Handling: A lift transports the vehicle to the target floor, then a horizontal shuttle car smoothly moves it to a vacant bay;
Rapid Retrieval: By initiating a pick-up request via an app or operating terminal, the system returns the vehicle to the exit within 90 seconds—no manual intervention required.
The system has been optimized for modern vehicles:
Upgraded Load Capacity: Each bay supports a maximum load of 2.3tons, compatible with most vehicles;
Safety Protection: Equipped with laser detection, emergency stop, overload protection, and other devices, with centimeter-level positioning accuracy to prevent vehicle scratches;
Intelligent Monitoring: The central control system monitors operational status in real time, supports remote fault diagnosis, enabling integrated parking services.
Empowering Panama’s Urban Traffic Upgrade
The launch of this system not only eases parking pressure in key local areas but also aligns with Panama City’s recent "smart transportation" development plan. Its advantages in space saving, efficiency improvement, and management cost reduction make it a top choice for upgrading parking lots in local commercial centers, hospitals, and residential areas.
In the future, as smart parking technology further spreads, such efficient and safe mechanical parking systems are expected to become a key part of Panama’s urban static traffic system.
