Smart parking mobile app using IoT sensors and AI to solve urban parking challenges across Beirut.
Project Overview
ParkEasy is a smart parking mobile application developed for Beirut Municipality to solve the city chronic parking shortage. The app combines IoT sensor data, computer vision, and real-time navigation to help drivers find available parking spots instantly.
The Challenge
Beirut drivers spend an average of 20 minutes searching for parking, contributing to traffic congestion and carbon emissions. The municipality needed a tech-driven solution that could work with existing infrastructure.
Our Solution
We deployed IoT parking sensors across 5,000+ spots in central Beirut, connected to a cloud backend on AWS. The React Native mobile app shows real-time availability, provides navigation to open spots, and handles digital payments.
Key Features
- Real-time parking availability map with color-coded zones
- Turn-by-turn navigation to the nearest available spot
- Digital payment integration (prepay, extend, auto-pay)
- Automatic license plate recognition for contactless entry/exit
- Predictive availability using machine learning on historical data
- Municipal dashboard with occupancy analytics and revenue tracking
Results
- Average parking search time reduced from 20 to 4 minutes
- 30% increase in parking revenue through digital payments
- 85,000+ registered users within 12 months
- 15% reduction in traffic congestion in equipped zones
