Save vs Share vs Departure

Part of Spotlink’s Urban Mobility Intelligence system for NYC.

Not all parking-related actions mean the same thing. In urban mobility systems, it’s critical to distinguish between saving where you parked, sharing that location privately, and signaling that a curb space may soon become available.

Spotlink separates these actions intentionally to avoid confusion, protect privacy, and respect public curb rules.

Quick Answer

Saving, sharing, and signaling a departure are three different actions with different purposes. None of them reserve curb space, guarantee parking, or replace posted signs or local law.

Use Spotlink to reduce guesswork:
  • CurbAI™ helps interpret visible parking signs and curb rules.
  • Ticket Guard™ allows drivers to set reminders before time-based rules change.
  • Clear action types help drivers make informed decisions.
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Saving Your Parking Spot

Saving your parking spot means recording where you parked so you can find your vehicle later.

This action is:

  • Private
  • Automatic or user-initiated
  • Visible only to you unless you choose otherwise

Saving a spot helps with navigation, reminders, and personal organization. It does not make the spot public or affect other drivers.

Sharing Your Parking Spot Privately

Sharing your parking spot means sending your saved location to someone you trust, such as a family member or friend.

This action is:

  • Private and intentional
  • One-to-one or one-to-few
  • Not visible to the public

Private sharing is designed for coordination, not parking availability. It does not signal that a curb space is open or becoming available.

Signaling a Departure

Signaling a departure means indicating that you are preparing to leave a curb space.

This action is:

  • Time-limited
  • Public within the platform
  • Informational only

A departure signal gives nearby drivers early awareness that a space may soon open. It does not reserve the curb, guarantee access, or hold the spot.

Why These Actions Are Kept Separate

Combining these actions would create confusion and risk misuse.

Spotlink separates them to ensure:

  • Clear user intent
  • Respect for public curb rules
  • Privacy protection
  • No implication of selling or reserving parking

Each action serves a distinct purpose.

What These Actions Do Not Do

Saving, sharing, or signaling a departure does not:

  • Reserve public curb space
  • Guarantee legal parking
  • Override posted signs
  • Change enforcement outcomes

Drivers remain responsible for confirming legality in person.

Why This Matters for Urban Mobility

Clear distinctions reduce misunderstandings and unsafe behavior.

When drivers understand what information means:

  • Circling decreases
  • Stress is reduced
  • Street flow improves

Small clarity gains scale into city-wide benefits.

Final Thoughts

Saving, sharing, and signaling departures are related — but not interchangeable.

Spotlink’s design keeps these actions separate to support safer decisions, clearer communication, and responsible urban mobility.

FAQ

Does saving my parking spot make it public?

No. Saved spots are private unless you choose to share them.

Is sharing my parking spot the same as signaling a departure?

No. Sharing is private; departure signals are public and time-limited.

Does signaling a departure reserve the spot?

No. It provides information only and does not reserve public curb space.

Can these actions help avoid tickets?

They can improve awareness, but drivers must always follow posted signs.

Why separate these features?

To prevent confusion, protect privacy, and respect public curb rules.

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