Parking Space Optimization Services, a uniformed Web Application Architecture

Amongst the wide range of parking solutions that can contribute to reduce parking problems or regulate parking activities, e-Parking looks at developing and applying an innovative e-business application for parking space optimization. The purpose of this paper is to present the innovative e-business platform that has been developed, from a technical point of view, by the University of Zurich. The ideas are coming from a transcross European consortium within the framework of the IST Information Society Technologies of the 5 framework program. E-Parking provides a database-centered Web application solution based on our proposed conceptual model CIA (Channel, Integration, Application) for Web applications. The WAP, WEB and Bluetooth communication channels enable drivers to obtain early information on available parking space, make a reservation, access the reserved place and pay for the service booked. In reaching this goal, the innovative solutions seek to benefit all social segments, to optimize existing parking resources, and to contribute to achieving a more sustainable urban transport, reducing congestion and pollution.