Czech Republic Smart City — Kolín
A smart city parking management project in Kolín, Czech Republic — focusing on the main square with 60 parking spaces for City Hall employees and local businesses. The area suffered from traffic congestion as drivers searched for available spots. mySCADA replaced obsolete machines with a smart platform delivering contactless payments and full administrative oversight, increasing collected fees by up to 120%.
The existing parking infrastructure on Kolín's main square had critical limitations: the older payment machines lacked database connectivity, making administrative oversight and system control impossible. The system did not support contactless card payments. The 60 parking spaces experienced significant traffic congestion as drivers circled searching for availability, creating conflicts between vehicles and pedestrians and reducing the effectiveness of the entire parking area.
mySCADA implemented a smart parking management platform integrating real-time database communication, contactless card payment processing, and a web-based administrative interface. The system provides the city with full real-time visibility into parking space utilization, revenue collection, and system status. Smart city research demonstrates that parking systems of this type enhance operational efficiency significantly — some cities have seen revenue increases up to 120%, making it a high-value investment for municipal authorities.
- Collected parking fees increased by up to 120% through better system utilization and payment options
- Modern contactless card payment implemented — meeting the expectations of contemporary urban residents
- Real-time database connectivity enabling full administrative oversight and reporting
- Reduced vehicle-pedestrian conflicts through improved parking space management
- Web-based administration providing city management with complete operational control