As anyone who has accompanied me to Portland International Airport can attest I can do some serious geeking out where well designed parking systems are concerned. Their short term parking system is incredible with lights that change from red to green depending on wether or not there is a car in the spot and signs that show you how many spots are open on any given level. While I’m sure this system isn’t unique to PDX it’s the only place I’ve seen it and I’m impressed EVERY time I go. All that to say when I ran across this video about a parking system that I believe has yet to by implemented in San Francisco I was excited. I’m a huge believer in public transit especially in dense urban areas but any way that we can make getting around urban spaces a more streamlined experience is a good idea as far as I’m concerned.