Parking systems within the concept of smart mobility: Review and evaluation

Abstract

The accelerated growth of cities and the development of information and communication technologies (ICT) have led to the emergence of the concept of smart mobility. Smart mobility enables efficient, flexible and environmentally friendly travel by various modes of transport using smart transport systems, smart infrastructure and smart technologies. One of the possible solutions for establishing smart mobility is the implementation of smart parking systems. The large number of vehicles in urban urban areas makes finding a parking space a difficult task, which further affects traffic congestion and environmental pollution. To overcome this challenge, it is necessary to establish an efficient and advanced parking system that allows drivers to find and reserve a suitable parking space, dynamically plan a route and guide and/or park without human intervention. In this regard, the paper provides an overview and analysis of smart parking systems with a special focus on the advantages and disadvantages of each individual type. In addition, using a multi-criteria method known as the Analytical Hierarchical Process (AHP), the paper provides an evaluation of smart parking systems based on the key performance.