Parkplätze sind in Städten ein rares Gut. Während die Anzahl der zugelassenen Fahrzeuge immer weiter steigt, bleibt die Zahl der Stellplätze weitgehend konstant. Um dieses Problems Herr zu werden, müssen zeitgemässe Massnahmen ergriffen werden. Dazu gehört in erster Linie die intelligente Parkplatzüberwachung.
Countless people search for parking spaces in cities around the world every day. This has many negative consequences, the most important of which are these:
Waste of time: According to a survey by a Swedish company, half of the Swiss people need three to ten minutesto find a parking space. For ten percent of the respondents, it takes even longer. In the long run, this time turns into hours that could be used for meaningful activities.
Costs: Time is money - this saying also applies to the search for a parking space. While a driver is looking for a parking space, he cannot work, which costs him money. On top of that, he uses more fuel, which also causes higher costs. He may also park in a place where he is not allowed to do so and subsequently have to pay a fine.
Environmental damage: The longer a car drives, the more CO₂ it emits. The greenhouse gas is one of the main causes of climate change, which is why emissions should be reduced as much as possible. A long search for a parking space is counterproductive in this respect.
More congestion: The volume of traffic in a city increases when many cars are looking for parking spaces. This makes it more likely that traffic jams will occur.
Stress and aggression: Last but not least, stress increases for people who spend a long time looking for parking spaces. This can lead to lack of concentration and to accidents. Aggressive behaviour towards other road users is also not unlikely.
In order to reduce all of this as much as possible, intelligent parking space monitoring is a good idea. In this way, drivers who are looking for a parking space are guided to free parking spaces. This reduces search traffic and minimises the aforementioned consequences.
At the heart of car park monitoring is the very simple question of whether or not there is a car in a parking space. In the second step, this information can be processed, for example by passing it on to a parking guidance system.
With TAPS, ground sensors detect whether a parking space is occupied or free. To do this, a sensor must be embedded in the ground under each parking space. This process only requires a fairly small hole to be drilled and therefore takes very little time. This is because the sensor is relatively small, with a diameter of 14.6 centimetres and a height of 4.2 centimetres.
In addition, it is energy self-sufficient. It does not need to be supplied with power from the outside, which makes laying cables unnecessary. This gives the TAPS sensors a decisive advantage over induction loops. In addition, thanks to safety glass, the sensors are very robust and resistant to weather, moisture and extreme temperatures.
In many car parks, drilling is impossible. We have developed ceiling sensors for this application. They are mounted on the ceiling above the parking space and supplied with power via cables.
Using magnetic detection and advanced algorithms, the sensors detect the presence of a vehicle above them. They automatically transmit this information to the TAPS Gateway. Each gateway collects data from up to 64 sensors as standard. This value can even be extended at the customer's request.
The gateway connects to the sensors over a distance of up to 150 metres. It also passes on the information it receives to the TAPS Software. It is responsible for converting the car park monitoring into efficient measures.
Parking space monitoring with TAPS ensures that it is known at all times which parking spaces are free and which are occupied. This information can be used, for example, to operate a parking guidance system. Usually, these are digital street signs that indicate how many free parking spaces there are in a certain direction.
If the number is small, drivers can save themselves the trouble of driving in that direction. This shortens the distance they have to travel to find a parking space. If, on the other hand, the sign shows a high number of free parking spaces, then it is worth going in that direction.
TAPS is also useful for car park operators. Thanks to the system, they know at a glance how many parking spaces are currently occupied. They can also use the software to analyse how often each parking space is generally used. These findings are of great importance for their planning.
If you are interested in the TAPS technology, the LTS AG team will be happy to answer your questions. We look forward to being contacted by phone or mail.
Emanuell Tomes holds a degree in business informatics and has extensive training in software development. His professional career began with software developments for the City of Zurich and other public offices. Later, he independently developed geographic information systems for major clients. He has been on board since the birth of LTS AG and was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2019.
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In der Schweiz sind fast 4.8 Millionen Autos immatrikuliert. Und diese riesige Menge an Fahrzeugen bewegt sich Tag für Tag durch die Strassen des Landes. Für viele Institutionen ist es wichtig, möglichst genau zu wissen, wie viele Autos wo unterwegs sind. Dafür werden regelmässig Verkehrszählungen durchgeführt.
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Parkplätze sind in den Städten der Welt zu einem raren Gut geworden. Immer mehr Autos drängen durch die Strassen und suchen nach einem Abstellplatz. Das ist aus mehreren Gründen ein grosses Problem. Daher haben wir von der LTS AG mit TAPS eine praktische Lösung entwickelt. Damit lässt sich Smart Parking leicht und innovativ umsetzen.
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