Parking authority reviews AI parking pilot and bus‑depot redevelopment; underground tank complicates demolition
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Summary
West Windsor’s Parking Authority discussed an AI‑powered smart‑parking pilot for the Wallace Road lot, the stalled Wallace Road bus‑depot redevelopment due to pending insurance and demolition permits, and the discovery of an abandoned underground oil tank spanning Amtrak and township property that may affect cleanup responsibility.
The West Windsor Parking Authority met Oct. 8 and reported several items to the council on Oct. 14, including a proposed AI‑powered smart‑parking pilot, delays in bus‑depot demolition and an equipment purchase for the police department.
Authority members described a demonstration from a company called Parking AI for the Wallace Road daily lot that would use fisheye cameras and on‑device artificial intelligence to track vehicle entries, exits, real‑time occupancy and violations; the system would show available spaces and identify illegal parking.
Regarding redevelopment of the Wallace Road bus depot, the authority told the council that demolition and insurance permits are required before work can proceed with Messercola Excavating Company. An abandoned underground oil tank was discovered that extends across both Amtrak and township property; the authority said responsibility for any additional contamination and cleanup remains an open legal question and may involve federal agencies because of Amtrak’s ownership. Mercer County will review the site plan as the location is adjacent to Princeton Heights.
The parking authority also reported exploring a second pay‑by‑phone option for the daily lot for commuter convenience and approved the purchase of a Harley motorcycle to replace an older police motorcycle. The new unit will be stored at the police station and used for traffic control.
The council heard the report during council reports and did not take immediate additional action; county review and permitting steps will determine the bus‑depot timeline.
