You’d think that with slower speed limits and more “Caution” signs posted around parking lots and garages, pedestrians would walk through them with more confidence. But parking lots are no place to put your guard down. Did you know that 20% of all car accidents occur in parking lots, according to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety?

Here are some ways you can increase the level of safety in your parking zones and hopefully help lower the overall percentage of parking lot accidents:

Curcio Enterprises, Inc. knows that you have countless choices among parking lot maintenance providers. So why are we so confident that you should chose us?

Here are some of the reasons our clients come back to us for lifetime parking lot maintenance:

As the population grows, concern about climate change and maintaining a healthy planet for future generations have come to the forefront of many people’s conversation. While there’s no doubt that parking lots are a necessary part of any thriving business, they can cause problems for the environment if built incorrectly or unmaintained.

Curcio recommends that you consider the following when designing or updating your parking lots:

Pregnancy is a major life event and it involves many accommodations in both one’s personal and professional life. One such accommodation you might see is in parking lots, where there are designated “maternity parking,” “expectant mothers parking,” or “stork parking” spots for mothers-to-be. These can usually be found at supermarkets, baby stores, and doctors’ offices.

There can be a lot to remember when it comes to parking lot maintenance. There is a variety of services that are used to maintain and rehabilitate a healthy and safe parking lot, and it can be overwhelming to keep track of which ones your parking lot needs and when.

Curcio Enterprises, Inc. simplifies the process for you with the following basic timeline of parking lot maintenance services:

When designing your parking lot or parking garage, you imagine the best experience for your visitors and employees. But does your vision extend to people of different abilities and ages? What will ensure the best experience for children, elderly, or disabled patrons? Also important: have you kept your facility up-to-date with the latest accommodations and safety precautions? If not, you could be liable for damages if a patron is injured while in your parking lot.

In busy cities like Los Angeles and Santa Monica, it can be difficult for drivers to effortlessly find their destinations and ample parking. Signs make it easier for drivers to safely find and arrive at their desired location. Over the years, the Curcio team has designed custom signage for clients like the Citadel Outlets, Old Pasadena, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Staples Center, and more. This week, we share a few pictures of our favorite signs and remind facility managers of their importance.

When maintaining your parking lot and ensuring it is safe for all your facility’s visitors, it is crucial to be aware of parking lot code and compliance. One violation could be the difference between a safe parking lot and a lawsuit. Curcio Enterprises discusses the basics of city parking lot code enforcement and compliance along with the high costs associated with violations.