As populations grow, urban mobility becomes a priority for city planners. The ability to move people around urban areas efficiently is important for access to jobs, education, healthcare, and other essential services.

Cities around the world are facing increasing traffic congestion, which leads to longer commute times, reduced productivity, and increased air pollution. Difficulty in finding available parking spaces only adds to increased congestion, wasted time and fuel and increased levels of driver frustration. The use of personal combustion engine vehicles is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, which in turn has an adverse impact on public health and the environment.

Public transportation options may sometimes be inadequate, making it difficult for people to get around efficiently and affordably; plus safety and accessibility concerns on public transport are also a challenge.

Smart cities need to address all these challenges with a comprehensive approach that considers the needs of all users and promotes sustainable and efficient options. Smart mobility solutions, such as intelligent transportation, parking guidance systems and shared mobility services, can help improve urban mobility and create more liveable and sustainable cities.

There are several reasons why parking guidance solutions are growing in popularity: