🚘 How to Use the Parking Availability Tool

SmartParkSD – Parking Made Predictable

🔍 Step 1: Enter Your Destination

Start by typing in an address or location into the search bar at the top.
You can also tap “Use My Location” to let the page auto-detect where you are.

🧭 Tip: Use landmarks or street names for quicker results!

🗺️ Step 2: View the Prediction Map

You’ll see a waypoint marker showing nearby parking spots:

Click any marker to get detailed predictions for that meter.

Location
Meter Name
Availability Prection

📊 Step 3: Read Prediction Details

When you click a location, a popup shows:

Confidence score (e.g., 80% chance it’s free)
Cost (if any)
Meter ID and street
Historical usage trends

🧠 This builds trust in what the model is telling you.

✍️ Step 4: Give Feedback

Help improve predictions! After parking, tell us if it was accurate:

👍 Yes – it matched reality
👎 No – it was wrong
📩 Optional comment to explain

All feedback helps refine the system!

❓ Need Help?

If anything isn’t working or you’re unsure how to use a feature, contact support or leave feedback right from the page.

SmartParkSD is here to make parking less stressful and more predictable.
Plan ahead, park smarter!