Choosing a Permit Type Setup

Modified on Thu, Apr 2 at 9:24 AM

Choosing a Permit Type Setup

Choose how permits behave—whether access is fixed, scheduled, or flexible for the user.

Quick Guide

Specific Date(s) → Best for events or fixed schedules
Date Range(s) → Best for longer access (days, weeks, months)
Flexible Time → Best for user-driven or short-term parking

How Each Option Works

Specific Date(s)

Best for: Events, bookings, or predefined access windows

You create one or more specific dates
Each date can include one or multiple time intervals (e.g. 8am–12pm, 1pm–5pm)
Users cannot change these times

User experience: Users select from predefined date options, or proceed directly if only one exists

Date Range(s)

Best for: Continuous access (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly permits)

You define a start and end date (and time)
The permit is valid across that full range
Optional rules like “never expires” or scheduled times can be applied

User experience: Users typically don’t choose dates—the range is already defined

Flexible Time

Best for: Transient or on-demand parking

You define rules (e.g. allowed days, duration limits, time windows)
Users choose their own start and/or end times within those rules
The system ensures all selections are valid

User experience: Users actively choose when their parking starts and ends

Common Use Cases

Events

Game days, concerts, or one-time bookings → Specific Date(s)

Long-Term Access

Employee or monthly permits → Date Range(s)

Short-Term / Visitor Parking

Hourly or flexible parking → Flexible Time

FAQs

Which option should I choose?

Use Specific Dates for fixed schedules (like events), Date Range for continuous access, and Flexible Time when users need control.

Can users change dates?

Only with Flexible Time. Specific Dates and Date Ranges are controlled by the system.

Why don’t I see certain options in the portal?

The portal only shows what the Permit Type requires. If something isn’t configured, it won’t appear for the user.