Abstract

This study shows how intelligent parking systems can extend the parking space capacity along German federal motorways by the use of satellite close-ups. Through this approach, the expansion potential of existing rest and service stations can be analyzed by means of intelligent parking facility management. We focused our analysis on German federal motorways with the highest lack for truck parking lots. Along these motorways, suitable rest and service stations were identified and we applied different telematics and non-telematics approaches in order to increase the capacity of parking areas without starting extensive constructional projects. Our findings show that parking space utilization can be significantly improved by simple structural extensions and a simultaneous use of intelligent parking facility management. Our study shows possibilities for a rapid and sustainable increase of truck parking spaces in a simple way.