Case Study Ghent
Executive Summary:
The city of Ghent, Belgium, has proactively addressed urban mobility challenges through the implementation of a sophisticated smart parking system. This initiative leverages technology to provide drivers with real-time information regarding parking availability and suggests optimal parking strategies. The core functionality of the system revolves around informing visitors about the current occupancy status of various car parks and guiding them towards suitable options, including park-and-ride facilities located on the city's outskirts. Key technologies and partners involved in this endeavor include Be-Mobile, responsible for the smart traffic solutions and software powering the system; Jacops, specializing in the installation of intelligent traffic infrastructure; and Q-lite, the manufacturer providing the digital LED displays that disseminate information to drivers 1. While the primary focus of the currently implemented system appears to be the provision of real-time parking data to mitigate search traffic and improve overall urban mobility, the potential for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) for predictive capabilities warrants a closer examination of the available information.
