Core Points - Zhangjiagang City Urban Management Bureau and Zhangjiagang Jincheng Group received recognition for their outstanding achievements in parking management and service quality in 2024 [1][3] Group 1: Achievements and Recognition - Zhangjiagang City Urban Management Bureau was awarded the "Excellent Management Unit" and "Industry Advanced Unit" by the Suzhou Public Parking Service Industry Association for 2024 [1] - Zhangjiagang Jincheng Group was also recognized as an "Industry Advanced Unit" by the same association [1] - The Urban Management Bureau has been recognized for five consecutive years as an "Excellent Management Unit" in Suzhou [3] Group 2: Parking Management Initiatives - The Urban Management Bureau has focused on addressing parking difficulties by increasing parking space supply, with nearly 20,000 new parking spaces added over the years [4] - In 2024, the Bureau has already added 1,210 public parking spaces, achieving 101% of its target for the year [4] - A comprehensive parking management strategy was implemented at the First People's Hospital, which is expected to add over 420 parking spaces [4] Group 3: Parking Sharing Services - The "Port City Night Parking" shared service brand has expanded, with 65 government and commercial entities participating, providing over 9,000 shared parking spaces [7] - Various sub-brands have been developed to enhance the parking sharing service, creating a network of shared parking across the city [7] - The Bureau has implemented time-sharing parking solutions to improve parking availability around schools and other high-traffic areas [7] Group 4: Smart Parking Solutions - The "Port City e-Parking" smart management platform has been integrated with 200 commercial parking lots, allowing for a "pay after exit" model to enhance efficiency [10] - Free parking initiatives during holidays and nighttime have been introduced, with over 2,000 public parking spaces available for free during specific hours [10] - The Bureau aims to improve public parking services continuously and support local businesses through enhanced parking management [10] Group 5: Future Plans - The Urban Management Bureau plans to leverage its recent accolades to enhance parking resource utilization and management efficiency [15] - The focus will be on developing a new urban parking management model that emphasizes multi-party cooperation and resource sharing [15] - The Bureau aims to contribute to the high-quality development of the local economy and society through improved parking management [15]