PARKING GUIDANCE, Maastricht, The Netherlands

The City of Maastricht suffers from daily congestion not only due to missing major motorway connections, but also due to parking problems within the city. The city offers it’s driving public several large underground car parks, but parking still poses a major problem as parking fees are very high. To reduce the traffic looking for parking spaces, SWARCO established a parking guidance system for the city.

SWARCO delivered a complete system including dynamic traffic signs with LED illuminated LCD displays showing the number of available spaces, data controllers, and also civil works and installation:

• 43 signposts with 149 dynamic signs
• Three-digit-tricolour LCD (yellow, green, red)
• LED backlight
• 15 signposts with 49 static signs
• Host computer with web-based graphical user interface
• 15 parking areas
• Radio data communication
• Design, installation and service

• Balanced capacity utilisation in all car parks
• Reduction of unnecessary congestion caused by motorists searching for parking spaces
• Reduction in CO² emissions and hence reduction in pollution
• Modern design of signal lights and masts
• Reduced fuel consumption
• Reduced energy costs for the local public sector due to LED technology

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  Dynamic & Static Signage

  SWARCO offers a complete range of active signage that increase roadway safety and efficiency, and help drivers make informed travel decisions.

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  Parking Guidance

  SWARCO can offer scaleable parking guidance solutions well suited for floor and space guidance in car parks - up to solutions that cover wide range areas like complete cities.