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DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY: ECOLOGICAL IMPACT OF SMART
PARKING SOLUTIONS ON THE EXAMPLE OF SMARTBOT PARKING
ABSTRACT
This article delves into the ecological impact of the SmartBot Parking,
focusing on its role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions within the
urban landscape. Through a comprehensive examination of the project's
design and functionality, the article unveils the potential reduction in overall
greenhouse gas emissions. The analysis includes a detailed calculation,
offering insights into the project's capacity to contribute positively to
environmental sustainability. By exploring the intersection of innovative
technology and ecological responsibility, this article sheds light on how
SmartBot Parking stands as a promising solution in the quest for greener
and more sustainable urban environments.
As the world grapples with the escalating concerns of climate change and
environmental degradation, the need for sustainable urban practices has
never been more pressing.
In the ever-evolving landscape of urban development and technological
innovation, the integration of smart solutions has become a defining factor
in shaping the future of our cities. One such groundbreaking advancement
that holds the promise of transforming urban mobility and infrastructure is
the implementation of smart parking solutions. While these intelligent
systems aim to alleviate the perennial challenge of parking congestion,
their ecological impact remains a critical aspect that demands thorough
examination.
SmartBot Parking is one of such smart parking solutions. Technology
developed by SmartBot Parking empowers the city by providing detailed
insights into parking space activities, including real-time information on
events, precise arrival and departure times of vehicles, and the registration
numbers associated with each parked car. Drivers can benefit from this
solution by accessing real-time information on the availability of specific
parking spaces, ultimately reducing the time spent searching for an open
spot.
Ecological impact of this solution consist of 2 factors:
1) Driving sustainability: With the city possessing a comprehensive dataset
on parking space utilization, settling parking bills becomes nearly
unavoidable. This results in a shift in mindset and a reassessment of the
necessity to rely on a personal car for every journey.
2) Less time spend in the road: Because road users will have access to the
data about availability of parking spaces they will spend less time searching
for the available parking space.
3) Reduction of traffic congestions: Because less people uses their
personal vehicles and because they spend less time on searching for a free
parking space, the road traffic will be reduced. This, in turn, will lead to
reduction in traffic jams.
Let’s take a closer look at these factors.
Driving sustainability
In one of our previous articles [1] we already mentioned this ecological
aspect of our solution. According to our expert review, we are assuming
people will be using their personal vehicles 20% less. Based on this
estimation we can calculate the approximate greenhouse gas emission
impact.
According to statistics [2,3] 22% of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU
come from road transport, in the US this is even more - 26%.
Approximately 60% of them are personal vehicles. That’s said, 22% * 60%
= 13.2% of total greenhouse gas emissions come from personal vehicles.
So if personal vehicles are used 20% less overall greenhouse gas
emissions will be reduced by 13.2% * 20% = 2.64%.
Less time spend in the road
According to statistic average travel duration in France is about 25 minutes
(though, this value depends on location and is different for other countries).
Because SmartBot Parking provides the data to drivers about availability of
parking spaces, they spend less time searching for a free parking space.
The time spent on search for the parking space varies on the location and
can be up to 15 minutes. Our experts estimate that access to the
information about available parking spaces will affect the average travel
duration and it will be decreased by 3 minutes. That’s said, the average
travel duration will be decreased by 12%. Assuming that 70% of road user
will benefit from this information it will reduce overall greengas emissions
by 22% * 70% * 12% = 1.85%
Traffic efficiency
Based on TomTom statistics [4], inefficient traffic contributes 10 to 15% of
total greenhouse gas emissions (about 14% for France).
As mentioned above, personal vehicles will be used 20% less.
The decrease in the number of road users has a direct impact on the
average traffic speed. This dual effect of reduced road users and increased
traffic speed contributes to a decline in the congestion index. Additionally,
the decrease in average commute time further reduces the number of road
users and alleviates congestion. Each of these factors collectively
enhances the overall efficiency of traffic. Based on our calculations, we
anticipate a 30% improvement in traffic efficiency. This translates to a
corresponding 30% reduction in inefficient traffic.
So if emissions caused by inefficient traffic will be reduced by 30%, overall
greenhouse gas emissions will be reduced by 14% * 30% = 4.2%.
Total greenhouse gas emission impact
So, given the numbers above, overall greenhouse gas emission will be
reduced by 2.64% + 1.85% + 4.2% = 8.69%.
But the statement above is true only for cities of presence, where SmartBot
Parking technology is deployed. Given that SmartBot Parking aims at 10%
maket share overall impact on worlds greenhouse gas emissions is 8.69%
* 10% = 0.87%.
In conclusion, SmartBot Parking emerges as a visionary project with a clear
mission: securing a substantial 10% market share. The significance of this
objective extends beyond mere industry dominance, as successfully
attaining this share holds the potential to catalyze a noteworthy
environmental impact. A reduction of overall greenhouse gas emissions by
almost 1% is no small feat and underscores the transformative power of
innovative solutions in the realm of urban mobility. As we navigate the
challenges of sustainable living, initiatives like SmartBot Parking exemplify
the convergence of technology and eco-consciousness, paving the way for
a greener and more sustainable future in our urban landscapes.
SOURCES
[1] Using Event-Driven Camera In Street Parking Management System For
Increasing Of City Budget
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344043483_USING_EVENT-DRI
VEN_CAMERA_IN_STREET_PARKING_MANAGEMENT_SYSTEM_FOR
_INCREASING_OF_CITY_BUDGET
[2] CO2 Emissions – Transport & Environment
https://www.transportenvironment.org/challenges/cars/co2-emissions/
[3] Traffic Congestion and Greenhouse Gases
https://www.accessmagazine.org/fall-2009/traffic-congestion-greenhouse-g
ases/
[4] TomTom Traffic Index
https://www.tomtom.com/newsroom/explainers-and-insights/the-true-enviro
nmental-cost-of-inner-city-congestion/