Challenge / Goal
Like most cities, Aachen has a parking problem in its urban areas. Amongst other linked problems, this causes environmental concerns such as high levels of fine dust and CO2 emissions. Furthermore, the problem is only increasing and is causing angry and frustrated residents.
Solution
As a pilot project, we installed 13 sensors in the Friedrichstraße to generate a digital twin of the city with live data about the current parking situation. This information is accessible via an API to be used and analysed by the partners of this project. In additon to that, the residents of the involved areas can always see the occupation of all parking spots live on their phones, via a mobile web interface.
The process involved setting up sensors to monitor the availability of parking spots. This collected data was then made available to residents on a WEB UI. Additionally, the information was provided to project partners via API.
Citizen participation
Information was pro-actively distributed to the city residents, explaining the technology and the importance of its implementation. We also talked to the residents in person about the process involved.
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Log inTime period
Planning time
Less than 6 months
Implementation time
Less than 6 months
Implementers
STAWAG, APAG, Stadt Aachen
Service providers
STAWAG
End users
City Residents, APAG, STAWAG
Reducing local air pollution
Improving parking