Urbiotica Case Studies Smart parking in Ibiza, Spain

	Smart parking in Ibiza, Spain Urbiotica

Smart parking in Ibiza, Spain

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Technology Category	Sensors - Camera / Video Systems
Applicable Industries	Cities & Municipalities
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Smart Parking
Challenge	With 133,000 inhabitants that receives more than 2 million tourists a year, this seasonal influx complicated access to the Ibiza's centre and caused congestion of vehicles looking for parking in La Marina. This affected the well-being of the population and even had a negative impact on trade and the image of the area. The project that we implemented for the local government sought to: -Speed up parking in La Marina. -Reduce vehicle flow to the centre. -Improve the quality of life and satisfaction of residents and tourists. -Promote the shopping area of the centre. Read More
About Customer	Ibiza is an island with 133,000 inhabitants that receives more than 2 million tourists a year, mostly in the summer months. Read More
Customer Name	Ibiza Read More
Solution	1) Real-time information U-Spot sensors were deployed on 85 parking spaces in La Marina. The data captured in real time is transformed into useful information that speeds up parking. 2) Improves accessibility and parking in the centre Sensors were placed on the parking spaces of the sector of the Marina and an information panel installed at the access to d’Annibal St., so drivers are informed of the availability of spaces, avoiding unnecessary vehicle access in case it is full. 3) Improves citizen satisfaction and image of the Ibiza The solution introduced has optimised parking management and enabled quicker access to the centre. Citizens are satisfied because they no longer waste time looking for parking, suffer less stress and have an improved quality of life. They have returned once again to the centre to shop, boosting local trade. Read More Log in to view content
Data Collected	Duration Of Stay, Occupancy, Parking Availability Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Sensors - Camera / Video Systems

Applicable Industries

Cities & Municipalities

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Smart Parking

Challenge

With 133,000 inhabitants that receives more than 2 million tourists a year, this seasonal influx complicated access to the Ibiza's centre and caused congestion of vehicles looking for parking in La Marina. This affected the well-being of the population and even had a negative impact on trade and the image of the area. The project that we implemented for the local government sought to: -Speed up parking in La Marina. -Reduce vehicle flow to the centre. -Improve the quality of life and satisfaction of residents and tourists. -Promote the shopping area of the centre.

About Customer

Ibiza is an island with 133,000 inhabitants that receives more than 2 million tourists a year, mostly in the summer months.

Customer Name

Ibiza

Solution

1) Real-time information U-Spot sensors were deployed on 85 parking spaces in La Marina. The data captured in real time is transformed into useful information that speeds up parking. 2) Improves accessibility and parking in the centre Sensors were placed on the parking spaces of the sector of the Marina and an information panel installed at the access to d’Annibal St., so drivers are informed of the availability of spaces, avoiding unnecessary vehicle access in case it is full. 3) Improves citizen satisfaction and image of the Ibiza The solution introduced has optimised parking management and enabled quicker access to the centre. Citizens are satisfied because they no longer waste time looking for parking, suffer less stress and have an improved quality of life. They have returned once again to the centre to shop, boosting local trade.

Data Collected

Duration Of Stay, Occupancy, Parking Availability

Impact #1	[Efficiency Improvement - Operation] Greater rotation and occupancy of car park. Reduction in traffic caused by looking for parking.
Impact #3	[Cost Reduction - Environment Pollution] Improved environmental quality. Well-being and quality of life of citizens.

Impact #1

[Efficiency Improvement - Operation]
Greater rotation and occupancy of car park. Reduction in traffic caused by looking for parking.

Impact #3

[Cost Reduction - Environment Pollution]
Improved environmental quality. Well-being and quality of life of citizens.

Benefit #1	30% Reduction in traffic
Benefit #2	20% Reduction in CO2 emissions
Benefit #3	30% Reduction in time spent looking for parking

Benefit #1

30% Reduction in traffic

Benefit #2

20% Reduction in CO2 emissions

Benefit #3

30% Reduction in time spent looking for parking

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Overview

Smart parking in Ibiza, Spain

Operational Impact

Quantitative Benefit