Smart Parking Guidance System (Limassol, Cyprus)
Area: urban
Date implemented: September 2019
How long from concept to implementation: 3 years
Relation between efforts undertaken and benefits achieved: good
What was done and how: Traffic in the city centre was reduced by displaying parking space information on information boards within the city centre, as well as in a mobile phone application. A significant reduction of redundant trips in the city centre was achieved, as drivers no longer need to circle around to find free parking spaces.
Why it worked to 'fast track' the innovation/measure: Support was received from other agencies, namely the Public Works Department and the Limassol Tourism Board. These also provided additional venues for displaying the parking space data.
Lessons learnt: Parking spaces need to be suitable for installing smart sensors, or the infrastructure needs to be upgraded.
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Date implemented: September 2019
How long from concept to implementation: 3 years
Relation between efforts undertaken and benefits achieved: good
What was done and how: Traffic in the city centre was reduced by displaying parking space information on information boards within the city centre, as well as in a mobile phone application. A significant reduction of redundant trips in the city centre was achieved, as drivers no longer need to circle around to find free parking spaces.
Why it worked to 'fast track' the innovation/measure: Support was received from other agencies, namely the Public Works Department and the Limassol Tourism Board. These also provided additional venues for displaying the parking space data.
Lessons learnt: Parking spaces need to be suitable for installing smart sensors, or the infrastructure needs to be upgraded.
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