Singapore Parking Info on your Palm
The following parking database contains car park rates for most of the major buildings in Singapore. It can be used as a quick reference prior to plunging your car [and wallet] into the devastating fate of exorbitant parking charges.
Don't blow a hole in your wallet like this driver. Abstract from SPUG:
I went to one of those underground carparks where the charges are not displayed at the entrance but right at the gantry. When I reached the gantry and read the charges, I found it to be rather exorbitant($5/entry) and decided that I will not park inside. As there were already other vehicles behind (and even if there weren't, I don't think I am capable to reverse drive 10~20m along several bends), I decided that I shall just go in and drive-out. Surely I will be out within the grace period and will therefore not incur any charges. Well that u-turn in the carpark which took me around 1 min cost me $5.
Parking List files
Download List app for Palm OS, and
Download Parking PDB for List (includes CSV used to create .pdb)
Install the .prc and .pdb files according to standard Palm installation procedures. All files are provided by the respective owners and are FREE.
Why List app?Its a simple and free Palm OS database app which has a built-in search feature. I find that it suits this parking data well instead of building an app specifically for it. It supports multiple databases so the user is not limited to using only the parking rates database and can create other databases if desired.
Why not use [fill in your favourite app]?You can use any app you desire since the CSV text file for the data is included. The CSV data is the raw data used to create the database for the List app so there should not be any difference when you view the data for your own app. The List app merely provides a way to arrange and present the data for easier access.
For non Palm OS device users:The CSV (comma separated value) text file is included in the ZIP file with the List PDB file. You can view and edit the CSV in spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Office Excel and OpenOffice Calc or any text editor. Some minor editing may be required as it was created specifically for the List app.
For Treo users:Some Treo users may experience auto-resets when using the latest version of List app. It is recommended that you use an older version, preferably 1.01, if you encounter such a problem. If the problem persists, it is recommended that you stop using List app. You can recompile the included CSV into other formats supported by other Palm apps.
Disclaimer
Every reasonable care was taken to reproduce the data, however the accuracy of the database to the actual parking rates may be questionable. Hence there is no warranty for its use and all users should use at their own risk.
Revisions
24 June 2010: Data updated. 697 entries.
23 December 2008: Data updated. 655 entries.
6 July 2008: Data updated. 619 entries.
10 March 2008: Data updated. 537 entries.
2 December 2007: Data updated. 501 entries.
9 July 2007: Data updated. 461 entries.
21 July 2006: Data updated
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10 comments:
Hi Roy,
Just want to update you, Far East Shopping Centre parking rates have been adjusted.
Will get the details when I go there next time
Thanks for the heads up.
The parking rates are compiled from another website like the onemotor or sgmart websites and I don't keep track of the changes. Its been a while since I have updated it. I expect there's likely to be more prominent parking rate revisions after the GST increase after this July so will be performing an update much later. :)
Thanks Roy. The only reason why I still use my T3 and keep it in my car. :-)
Thanks Roy. Works on the Treo680.
Hi. Database outdated (Samsung Hub, etc). Any updates? Thank you.
This is not an exhaustive list so certain buildings whether be old or new like Samsung Hub aren't included.
The sites I poll the data from changed format again so it'll take me some time to update my scripts. Till then, just bear with the slightly outdated version that was released 3 months ago.
No worries. Having a slightly updated one on my PDA is better than none at all. Thank you again for developing this fine app.
Thank you for updating parking list. Still some missing but good enough to use. Thanks!
List very old. Any update?
Updated. :D
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