To improve traffic management and reduce congestion, a new digital solution for smart parking development was piloted in Riga. Coding the Curbs project introduced a system that allows pre-booking of delivery vehicle parking spaces, real-time monitoring of their availability, and analysis of the usage data.
The Significance of the Project for Riga
Delivery vehicles often search for free parking spaces, block streets and sidewalks, and contribute to congestion and pollution. This solution helps to:
✔ Reduce unnecessary mileage by optimizing delivery flow;
✔ Free up sidewalks and roadways, making traffic safer;
✔ Decrease air and noise pollution, as vehicles no longer need to circle around searching for parking;
✔ Use urban space more efficiently by adapting delivery zones to different needs at different times.
Target of the Project
To create a convenient and efficient system for organizing and managing delivery transport, while promoting a more pleasant urban environment.
Benefits for Residents
✔ Less congestion and faster deliveries – vehicles find parking more quickly and do not block traffic;
✔ Cleaner air and quieter city – fewer unnecessary kilometers driven and reduced emissions;
✔ Safer traffic – fewer vehicles parked in areas where they obstruct pedestrians and drivers;
✔ Efficient use of space – delivery zones can be adapted to different time-based needs.
Project Activities
✔ Surveys conducted with logistics companies and local businesses to tailor the solution to real needs;
✔ Development of a digital platform for finding and booking delivery parking spots at specific times;
✔ Pilot testing of the solution in the urban environment;
✔ Preparation of a guide to help other cities adapt and implement the solution.
Testbed Territory in Riga
The Riga Technical University campus in Ķīpsala living lab.
Project Results
✔ A data analysis tool was developed and tested to support future urban logistics planning;
✔ A practical guide was prepared to support implementation in other cities;
✔ A dedicated parking zone marking system was created and tested to identify smart parking areas;
✔ A digital parking reservation solution was tested, allowing visitors to check real-time availability;
✔ Constraints were identified that limited full-scale testing and implementation in the urban environment;
✔ Necessary changes were identified in the Road Traffic Regulations.
Funding, Duration, and Partners
Funding source: EIT Urban Mobility (European Institute of Innovation and Technology)
Total project budget: EUR 374 800
Riga city total budget:
EU funding for Riga Municipality: EUR 33 700
Co-financing by Riga Municipality: EUR 8 425
Implementation Period: 01.11.2022 – 31.12.2024
Project Partners: Coding the Curbs (lead partner), Riga City Council, Gemeente Groningen, District 6 of Bucharest Municipality
Contact Information
Email: smart@riga.lv
Project Links
Coding the Curbs – EIT Urban Mobility
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