About the project
With a population of around 30,000 and over 800,000 visitors per year, the pilgrimage town of Kevelaer is one of the most popular municipalities in Germany.
In the past, this has resulted in high demand for parking, confusing traffic management and significant congestion caused by people searching for parking spaces, especially during peak hours and major events.
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To address these challenges in a sustainable manner, Kevelaer has introduced a holistic, data-driven parking management system in collaboration with SONAH, OMEXOM, AGLA and Digimondo. The result is a modern parking guidance system and an integrated smart city system that actively manages traffic flows while providing a scalable foundation for future applications.
800,000 visitors per year
Hybrid Sensor System
Central Platform
XX LoraWAN Gateways
1,000 digitized parking spaces
Budget: 1.5 million euros
80% funding
Innovation
Unlike traditional parking guidance systems, the Kevelaer project relies on a fully networked approach:
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A combination of overhead and ground sensors for maximum accuracy and efficiency
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Embedded sensor technology with edge computing for real-time processing directly in the field
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Integration into existing infrastructure, such as smart lighting, rather than separate power solutions
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Invisible integration of sensors into street poles and lights for a harmonious cityscape
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A central platform that visualises and actively controls data
More than just parking
The system goes far beyond simply displaying car park data:
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Integration of event calendars and dynamic notifications
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Automatic adjustment of displays during events or road closures
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Ability to integrate external systems via open APIs
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Centralized control instead of manual processes
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In the past, signs had to be set up manually before events, with no time-based control. Today, the system controls the displays automatically and in real time based on demand.
Added Value
Less traffic looking for parking
Greater Transparency for the City
Better utilization of space
A foundation for further smart city applications
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