PARKIN SYSTEM
BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
Urban Web
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Liberalisation
of public space:
Using existing parking spaces allows for the utilization of public spaces for other purposes.
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Improved
urban environment:
Without the need for constantly expanding parking areas, we can extend green spaces or recreational areas.
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Improved
traffic conditions:
The immediate availability of parking spaces removes vehicles from traffic at the moment they reach their destination, facilitating smoother traffic flow.
Economy
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Saving
fuel:
Saving time and distance in finding a parking space directly translates to fuel savings and, consequently, monetary savings.
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Saving
money:
Fuel savings and hence monetary savings are a direct consequence of improved parking space management.
Human Health
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Better
life quality in the city:
Reducing the time spent searching for parking contributes to improved quality of life in urban areas.
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Increased
leisure time:
The time saved from finding parking can be devoted to other personal activities.
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Stress
reduction:
The ease of finding parking spaces reduces the stress associated with driving in the city.
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Improved
psychology:
Improving the traffic experience has a positive impact on people's mental well-being.
Environment
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Reduction
of air pollutants:
Reducing the time and distance in finding parking entails emitting fewer pollutants per journey, which improves air quality in cities.
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Reduction
of noise levels:
Improved traffic flow lowers noise levels in urban areas.
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Improved
air quality:
The reduction of atmospheric pollutants results in improved air quality in cities.
WRITTEN ABOUT PARKIN
ARTICLES AND REPORTS
See how our project was highlighted in the media and how the community responded.
Inspired by the fundamental principles of sharing, the ParkIn project aims to engage citizens to actively participate in addressing this persistent problem.
Translated from amna.gr
ANA-MNA Athens - Macedonian News Agency
The Technical University of Crete innovates and brings a pioneering idea that will facilitate the location of available parking spaces
Translated from CarAndDriver.gr
ΜΑΡΙΛΗ ΠΙΝΙΑΤΑΡΟ - CarAndDriver.gr
Special Secretariat of Foresight participates in the ParkIn program with the Technical University of Crete as the coordinator.
Translated from Liberal.gr
- Liberal.gr
Parking space via… app in Greece – The innovative application of the Technical University of Crete
Translated from Kanaliena.gr
KATE STA - Kanaliena.gr
The project “Parkin” (Air-Pollution Alleviation in
urban areas through parking spaces Innovative
exploitation towards climate change mitigation) is
funded by the program
"NATURAL ENVIRONMENT & INNOVATIVE ACTIONS 2022",
PRIORITY AXIS 3: RESEARCH & IMPLEMENTATION, Green
Fund.
Total budget: 199.980,00 €
Duration:
2 years
Technical University of Crete, Region of Attica