Smart Parking
Quick facts
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The town of Bocholt is setting up a digital car park management system for the town centre. The aim is to show available parking spaces in real time and to make it much easier for residents and visitors to find a parking space.
Project description
By digitally tracking parking space occupancy, search traffic can be reduced, traffic management improved and the quality of the city centre experience enhanced.
The project forms part of the City of Bocholt's Smart City strategy and lays the groundwork for further digital mobility services.
Sensors or cameras are being installed in selected car parks to detect whether a parking space is free or occupied. The data is transmitted to a central platform where it is processed. Two pilot sites were commissioned in August 2026.
The information can then be made available via digital applications, information systems and future smart city services.
Project budget
Funding scheme: Guidelines for the Promotion of Connected Mobility and Mobility Management (FöRi-MM)
Total investment: 361,000 euros
Funding: 176,200 euros
Bocholt City's own funds: around 184,800 euros
Operating costs from 2029: around 22,000 euros per year
Implementation period
2025-2028