New parking guidance system opened in Switzerland

Swarco Traffic Switzerland has implemented a new parking guidance system in the town of Zug in central Switzerland. The technical installation was carried out by the Business Unit Parking/E-mobility of Swarco Traffic Systems Gaggenau. The system connects the town’s 16 multi-storey and 2,500 parking spaces, while 29 dynamic signs inform drivers of currently available spaces. In addition, 18 static direction signs were also signs. Councillor Heinz Tännler, head of the Zug Construction Department, is ple
December 18, 2014 Read time: 1 min
129 Swarco Traffic Switzerland has implemented a new parking guidance system in the town of Zug in central Switzerland. The technical installation was carried out by the Business Unit Parking/E-mobility of Swarco Traffic Systems Gaggenau.

The system connects the town’s 16 multi-storey and 2,500 parking spaces, while 29 dynamic signs inform drivers of currently available spaces. In addition, 18 static direction signs were also signs.

Councillor Heinz Tännler, head of the Zug Construction Department, is pleased with "the elegant solution, which has already proven successful in other cities and which will minimize the search traffic in Zug." "Not only the drivers will benefit from faster travel times and reduced search traffic, but all citizens," adds Councillor Andreas Bossard.
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