Cesena home to automatic underground parking

A completely automated parking system is operational in Cesena (Italy).

The system was chosen as a means to manage parking in Cesena with minimal impact to the urban environment. The system was also chosen to solve many of the traditional problems associated with urban parking: congestion, pollution, land space, and security.

The design consists of compact, circular underground silos that optimize space, are easily installed, and are completely automatic. Drivers park their vehicles on a parking lane, and after exiting the vehicle and inserting a card at an automatic telling machine, the system performs various security and height checks using multiple sensors that are transmitted to the lift. The lift then descends with the vehicle, rotates it and transfers it to an available parking bay. Drivers can retrieve their vehicles using the same card at the exit point. The garage holds up to 108 vehicles.

The environmental advantages of the Trevipark system are considered to be:

• reduced energy consumption
• reduced air and noise pollution
• minimal impact on existing architecture and road systems.

Local governments, residents and businesses can all profit from the development of dense, mixed-use neighbourhoods. These measures save green spaces and money by cutting fuel, utility, infrastructure, and service delivery costs. For more information, please visit www.iclei.org/ccp.

Cesena is one of 166 local governments in Europe that are currently Members of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability. For more information on ICLEI and its activities in Europe, please visit www.iclei.org/europe.

Source: “Cesena automatic underground parking system, Italy”, Road Traffic Technology.