Design and Implementation of a Web-Based Car Park Access System

Abstract

The growing complexity of traffic and parking management at event venues emphasizes the importance of automated systems that improve efficiency and customer experience. This study introduces PARKACCESS, a web-based car park access solution that automates parking slot reservations, digital payments, and access control. Built using the Waterfall methodology, the system was created in stages, from requirements analysis to deployment, with React.js for the frontend, Express handling backend logic, and MongoDB managing data storage. PARKACCESS provides two major user roles: attendees and event managers, allowing for authentication, slot reservation, event creation, real-time monitoring, and secure payment processing. The technology replaces manual, error-prone parking procedures with a centralized platform that improves coordination, minimizes traffic, and streamlines data management. Testing results show significant improvements in parking flow, slot utilization, and overall user satisfaction. This solution contributes to the digital transformation of parking operations in Nigeria’s event industry and demonstrates the growing potential of smart infrastructure in urban environments.