Case Study on Smart Parking for Shopping Mall

Issues

● Shoppers frequently struggled to find
    available parking spaces, especially during
    peak hours.
● Long queues formed at parking entrances,
    causing congestion and delays.
● Many parking spaces remained
    underutilized due to poor management.
● Parking attendants manually managed
    parking operations, leading to
    inefficiencies and errors.

Challenges

● Ensuring enough parking spaces are
    available during peak shopping times.
● Alleviating traffic congestion at parking
    entrances and exits.
● Improving the efficiency of parking
    space usage.
● Transitioning from manual to automated
    parking management systems.

Objectives

● Maximize the use of available parking
    spaces.
● Reduce congestion and improve traffic
    flow within the parking facility.
● Provide shoppers with a seamless and
    efficient parking experience.
● Implement an automated system to
    manage parking operations efficiently.

Solution

• Installed sensors in each parking space to
  monitor availability in real-time.
• Implemented automated gate systems
  with ANPR (Automatic Number Plate
  Recognition) for seamless entry and exit.
• Developed a mobile app to provide real-
  time parking availability information to shoppers.
• Established a centralized dashboard for
  real-time monitoring and management of
  parking spaces.

Results

● Achieved a 20% increase in available
    parking spaces through better
    management.
● Decreased entrance and exit congestion
    by 30% with automated systems.
● Enhanced shopper satisfaction through
    real-time parking updates and seamless
    access.
● Reduced manual effort in parking
    management by 40%, leading to more
    efficient operations.