Smart Parking Solutions Can Alleviate Congestion In Jordan

The term “smart” has been synonymous with the second decade of the 21st century, smartphones, smart TVs, smart homes, smart appliances, and more smart tech has continued to affect our day to day lives.

It was eventual that the smartness hit the streets, and it did through the implementation of smart parking. This technological method of optimizing parking in congested, traffic-heavy, metropolitan cities has been gaining momentum due to its great effect on managing traffic flow. Smart parking has made waves since being introduced into the market, and its penetration rate reached 11% in 2018 and is projected to reach 16% by 2023.

How does smart parking work?

There are two types of smart parking; on-street parking and off-street parking. While seemingly self-explanatory premises, the differences in technology between the pair can be quite extensive, so let’s take a look at both.

• On-street parking

This refers to, you guessed it, parking on the street. While a simple concept by itself, smart parking makes it even easier. Through the implementation of sensors, radars, cameras, and lights smart parking can highlight empty and used parking spaces to drivers from a distance. They can also help highlight the parking space.

• Off-street parking

This term usually refers to garages or parking lots, as congested areas may utilize specialized spaces for parking to accommodate the colossal traffic coming in.

Off-street smart parking does implement the same technology that we covered in on-street smart parking but goes further, creating self-automated parking garages that collect, park, and deliver vehicles through a push of a button.

What are the advantages of smart parking?

Smart parking comes with an abundance of advantages, some of which are:

• Space utilization; smart parking transforms the task of parking into a proactive one, since, technology, drivers will have a real-time overview of parking availability, parking spaces will be filled quickly, meaning idle time for a parking space will go down significantly. Off-street parking can also implement stacking processes to use less overall space, allowing tighter areas to house more vehicles.

• Safety; smart parking will reduce the amount of time needed to find a parking space, hence reducing the stress levels of the drivers. They also provide better visibility into parking spot availability, reducing the sudden stop some drivers implement when they eventually find a parking space.

• Less overall cost; by optimizing parking spaces, smart parking reduces the need to constantly create new parking avenues, meaning the municipality can invest in less space for more parking spaces.

• Less pollution; this one is pretty straight-forward, the fewer drivers cruise around looking for parking spaces, the less pollution is generated.

• Data management; the technology implemented in smart parking allows for cities to gather and analyze real-time parking analytics, and integrate them into traffic flow management; allowing city planners to better optimize space planning ahead.

Smart parking in the MENA region

An increasing number of countries in the MENA region have begun to take more interest in smart parking. As cities grow, and more GCC cities become international trade hubs, managing the growing demand for parking has lead governments to pursue advanced options to meet the need.

Countries such as the UAE, Qatar, KSA, and others have invested heavily in smart parking ventures to ease the burden of traffic have on their cities while simultaneously streamline flow within their bustling cities.

Jordan has delved into off-street smart parking, with many malls implementing smart parking technology in their parking garages, while the Speciality Hospital in Amman, one of the busiest hospitals in the capital, has invested in a fully automated parking garage, saving space and resources, while simultaneously providing patients and visitors with a simplified parking procedure.

Amman Vision Investment and Development perfectly situated to help with smart parking development

Amman Vision Investment and Development (AVID), the master developer and the investment arm of the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), has reached an agreement with GAM to develop, invest and manage GAM’s assets and investment rights; which include the development of smart parking throughout Jordan.

AVID’s expertise, dedication, and innovative approach allow us to elevate projects to meet the global standards of excellence. Our diverse and dedicated team is perfectly situated to pursue the development of smart parking in the kingdom. If you would like to know more about AVID and what we do contact us today.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]