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Multimodal solutions
The Green Center’s research and development department has recently focused on the development of solutions for the multimodal transport of people – one of the key aspects of smart cities Words | Petr Fejfárek, Green Center, Czech Republic
In multimodal transport systems, different means of transport are used to ensure maximum effectiveness of the whole system. Smart applications can, after parameters have been entered, determine ideal routes, points of transfer, means of transport, etc. This assessment also includes information about how financially advantageous and time-efficient individual transport options are. Then the user can decide which route is currently the best for him or her. In an ideal world, such applications can also be used to book related services. For example, it may enable the reservation of tickets for public transport, the ordering of a taxi or reservation of a rental bike. All services can be paid for easily via a single non-cash payment.
A system based on parking Parking lots and garages are an integral part of multimodal transport. Therefore, parking lot technology must be prepared to connect to
the system. Green Center products are fully prepared for integration into multimodal transport systems. The GP4P parking system can become the basis of the multimodal transport parking segment. This parking system was developed with a special focus on its maximum possible openness so that it could be integrated easily into third-party systems. A standardized application interface is used for the interconnection. This interface allows two-way communication with other systems. The data interface can also be used for the exchange of data between the parking system and the multimodal transport portal. For the multimodal transport, the most important data is primarily the data on vacant parking spaces. Via the application, drivers can obtain information on the present occupancy situation of individual parking lots. The application can guide drivers to specific parking facilities, and is also able to
Above: Smart technology enables remote reservation of parking spaces as well as real-time information about availability
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