Urbiotica: An Innovative Approach to Understanding Urban Parking — The Losser Case

The municipality of Losser, in the Netherlands, has launched a parking analytics project together with Spotten and Urbiotica to gain a clear understanding of how parking spaces are used across different areas of the city.

The initiative will provide real-world data on occupancy, turnover and parking duration, helping support future urban planning and mobility decisions.

A Different Approach to Understanding Parking Demand

Many cities need reliable data before defining new mobility policies or investing in infrastructure.

With this objective in mind, Losser has deployed 650 parking occupancy sensors to analyze parking behavior across different areas of the municipality over time.

The data collected will help identify usage patterns, demand levels and opportunities for improvement based on objective evidence rather than assumptions.

Sensors Designed to Move with the City

One of the project's unique features is the deployment model developed by Spotten to make sensor relocation simple and efficient.

Urbiotica's sensors are installed within specially designed pavement tiles that can be easily moved between different areas of the city. Once the analysis of a specific location is complete, the sensors can be relocated and reused elsewhere without requiring new installations.

This approach extends the reach of the project and provides a broader understanding of parking demand across the municipality.

Data to Support Better Decisions

Using the system, Losser will be able to monitor key indicators such as:

• Parking occupancy levels
• Vehicle turnover
• Average parking duration
• Peak and off-peak demand periods
• Usage patterns by area

These insights will provide a solid foundation for future decisions related to mobility, parking management and public space planning.

A Scalable Model for Other Cities

Beyond addressing Losser's current needs, the project also serves as a reference for a model that Spotten plans to replicate in other municipalities.

By combining reusable sensors, advanced parking analytics and a flexible deployment approach, cities can gain valuable insights into parking demand quickly, cost-effectively and with minimal upfront investment.

Through this project, Losser demonstrates how data can become a powerful tool for better understanding urban mobility and making more informed planning decisions with confidence.

About Urbiotica

Urbiotica is a technology company specialized in smart parking and mobility solutions for cities and complex urban environments. With a strong focus on IoT, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, Urbiotica helps public authorities and parking operators improve traffic flow, optimize parking operations, and enhance the overall user experience. Its solutions are deployed in cities and facilities worldwide, supporting data-driven decision-making for more efficient, sustainable, and accessible urban mobility.

Learn more about Urbiotica and its smart parking solutions at www.urbiotica.com