www.Parctel.com: The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport's new parking garage opened to the public early today, completing a trilogy of projects that included a terminal expansion and new operations facility.
The $35 million garage adds 1,690 spaces, taking the airport's total parking inventory to 3,690. The four-level facility is located directly across from the terminal and is connected by covered walkways from the first and third levels of the garage.
Perhaps the most unique feature of the new garage is the Signal Park system, which informs passengers of the number of available spaces in each of the four levels as well as the number of spaces in each row.
"The inclusion of this state-of-the-art feature is part of our commitment to be first in service to passengers and visitors," said Patrick S. Graham, airport executive director.
"It's easy in and easy out and no one will have to ride around looking for a parking space."
Airport commissioner Steve Green said the new garage combines convenience, safety and aesthetics.
"The covered parking is a huge convenience and Signal Park will make it safer as rushed passengers hurry to find a parking space," he said.
"And the design is as architecturally appealing as any parking deck you'll find anywhere."
The new garage, which will accommodate long-term and hourly parking, is built over the old "short term" parking area, directly across from the main terminal. The original two-level parking garage, located behind the new structure, will be the economy lot.
With the opening of the new parking deck, the temporary hourly lot that had been in operation next to the terminal has been closed.
Valet parking is available on the upper level curbside and the cell phone lot will still be available for those who want to wait with their car for arriving passengers.
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