Intelligent pay and display system to reduce traffic and pollution

A NEW pay and display parking location system aims to reduce pollution and traffic by helping drivers find the nearest empty parking space.

A total of 2,229 sensors have been installed in Malaga City blue zone parking spaces, which will check to see where the nearest empty space is and inform drivers via mobile phones and electronic display panels.

The system, which should be fully functional after Easter, is expected to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide released into the air in the city by 5,400 tonnes per year by avoiding cars driving about looking for somewhere to park.