Parking guidance systems and their benefits

A big advantage of parking guidance systems with display boards is that they can help to improve the flow of traffic in the city. When drivers can find a free parking space faster, traffic volume is reduced and emissions decrease. Parking operators can also make better use of their parking spaces and thus increase their revenues.

However, there are also disadvantages, such as the cost of installation. The current systems usually run via a central computer and involve the costly laying of connecting cables (from the computer to the panels). In addition, there are no modern possibilities for data analysis and processing in real time. Nevertheless, it can be said that parking guidance systems with display boards can be a useful addition to improve parking in the city.

In Switzerland, there are some cities that use parking guidance systems with display panels. Examples are Zurich, Winterthur, Bern and Basel. But such applications are also installed in other countries.

In the future, we are likely to see more cities using parking guidance systems with display panels to improve parking for citizens. These systems can also be integrated with other technologies, such as smartphones and navigation devices, to offer users even more help in finding a parking space.

Another important aspect is the possibility to analyse and use the data collected by the display boards to better understand the parking behaviour of citizens and thus make better decisions regarding parking management.

Parking guidance systems have become indispensable in a very demanding and fast-paced parking environment. With our innovative approach to receive and display real-time data from a wide variety of parking options, we create added value for our customers. The TAPS parking guidance system helps to avoid inefficient and environmentally harmful CO2 emissions.  

The functionality of the TAPS parking guidance system is simple:

Our TAPS gateway is installed in a parking facility, for example, and receives the data via counting technologies there or directly via the TAPS ground sensor. The data is sent from the gateway to the TAPS platform and then forwarded to the respective display boards. The boards are also equipped with a gateway that is responsible for receiving the data.

The boards are also equipped with a gateway that is responsible for receiving the data. All data can be viewed, analysed and monitored in real time on our TAPS platform. In addition to improvements in urban planning through more accurate real-time data for more efficient use of space in an urban context, we also see the following benefiting:

• Improved accessibility of cities for citizens and freight transport

 

• Reduction of traffic congestion in the urban environment

• Improving the quality of life and the quality of the urban environment.

• Cost-effective solutions for urban transport infrastructure

• Possible contribution to achieving climate goals

Overall, parking guidance systems help to simplify and improve parking in the city. They are an important part of the transport infrastructure and can help to improve traffic flow and reduce environmental pollution.