Frequently Asked Questions
What is PAQS?
PAQS is TPN Consulting's parking management and transaction analytics platform, built by parking people for parking people. It transforms transaction-level data from existing parking technology into a clearer picture of facility performance, customer behavior, parking demand and revenue opportunity. Because every transaction, every customer and every market matters, PAQS helps turn everyday parking activity into better management decisions.
Does PAQS replace my current access control equipment?
No. PAQS works alongside your existing parking equipment. It turns the transaction data your system already collects into clear insights about how your facility performs.
Who is PAQS intended for?
PAQS serves parking facility owners, parking operators and management companies, and parking technology providers. Whether you're responsible for one garage or an entire portfolio, PAQS helps you better understand who is parking, how your facility is being used, and where opportunities exist to improve performance.
What data is needed?
PAQS uses data from your existing parking technology, management systems, and financial records to build a complete picture of facility performance. The data available to TPN will determine the depth of analysis. TPN Consulting works with each organization to identify the information needed to tell its facility's story.
Which access control systems are compatible with PAQS?
Compatibility depends on the system and the availability and format of its transaction data. Contact TPN Consulting to discuss your current equipment and determine how PAQS can work with your existing technology.
How does PAQS support pricing decisions?
PAQS shows how customers use your posted rates, what they pay, when they park and how each customer group adds to revenue. Combined with market conditions, this helps you spot pricing opportunities and test rate changes with more confidence.
Are projections the same as historical results?
No. Historical analysis examines actual parking activity and completed transactions. Projections use historical patterns and other relevant information to estimate future demand and occupancy. PAQS helps users distinguish observed results from anticipated conditions, giving management a stronger foundation for planning and decision-making.
How can our organization get started?
Request a demonstration and tell us a little about your facility, your current technology and what you'd like to understand better. TPN Consulting will follow up to explore how PAQS can turn your parking transactions into actionable insight.