In this day and age, almost everyone commutes in a car. Whether you’re going to work or just out for an evening, it’s always feasible to arrive in the comfort of your own vehicle. However, driving around several blocks to find parking can add unnecessary stress and not to mention traffic and annoyed drivers.  A recent study found that most drivers avoid driving to events, work or restaurants because parking is always an issue in a big city. Closer lots are always full and there’s no way (or time) to drive around and find a safe parking area.

Parking Availability Map (P.A.M) application aims to improve parking visibility and reducing congestion in the city. The App is created with drivers in mind. It is accessible on mobile devices with any web browser to ensure ease of use. The App uses real-time data from wireless parking devices, issues smart parking permits and provides information on past parking trends. The map is updated every three minutes, giving you current information about parking availability. In additon real-time information is transmitted to the city parking navigation boards to guide drivers to vacant spaces in the city parking zone. The app shows where spots are most available on a color coded map of the city – red means no spots available, green means parking spots are available and yellow means nearing capacity.

P.A.M was first introduced as a supplementary solution to the Rzeszow Intelligent Transportation System. It helped motorist reduce the time spent looking for a parking space on Rzeszow’s streets.