Smart Parking comes to the city of Toronto with the help of Urbiotica
The challenge in Toronto was to test various technologies in extreme cold conditions to improve urban parking management.
The city faced major challenges in the efficient management of parking, especially in areas without clearly delimited parking spaces, which affected the availability and optimal use of these spaces. In addition, it was crucial for the city to align with goals related to climate change, housing affordability and traffic congestion.
The aim was to reduce traffic congestion and the shortage of available parking spaces by ensuring that the technologies implemented were robust and performed adequately under very low temperatures.
Despite Toronto’s adverse weather conditions, the project was successfully completed, demonstrating the resilience of Urbiotica’s technology.
The project in Toronto, carried out in collaboration with our Canadian partner Electromega, focused on the implementation of U-Spot smart sensors to optimize urban parking management.
Through the installation of these devices, real-time information on the availability of parking spaces is collected.
This allows drivers to access up-to-date data and reduce the time spent looking for a parking space.
The initiative seeks to improve parking efficiency, reduce road congestion, and contribute to a smoother and more sustainable driving experience in the city.
The advanced technology implemented included U-Spot sensors, the Parktime guidance app and the ParkCtrl control application.
These tools enabled accurate real-time detection and efficient parking management, even in adverse weather conditions.
- Space optimization: Improved allocation and availability of parking spaces.
- Operational efficiency: Improved management and control of regulated parking.
- Climate adaptability: Robust technology in the face of extreme winter conditions.
- Contribution to urban objectives: Support for climate change policies and congestion reduction.
