Parking Information Guidance Systems and Smart Technologies Application Used in Urban Areas and Multi-storey Car Parks

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to familiarize the reader with the basic possibilities of guiding drivers to car parks in urban areas and with intelligent technologies used in multi-storey car parks designated for easier orientation of drivers when parking. The introductory part of this paper presents individual traffic control systems including parking systems and equipment, then it describes two basic ways of guiding drivers to car parks (using “online” and “offline” control mode) and also selected smart technologies that are used for easier orientation of road users in multi-storey car parks when searching for free parking spaces. All mentioned technologies are presented on practical examples. In the final part of the paper, individual advantages and disadvantages of using these systems in urban areas are summarized and the benefits that these technologies bring to both transport and logistics processes are evaluated.