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City of Como, ITALY

A NEW INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTION WITH MULTISERVICE KIOSKS IN COMO: A MAAS/ PAAS APPROACH

60 Strada S5

installed

A SUCCESSFULL PROJECT

An integrated mobility solution covering parking and also transportation.

Parking meters became real allies for users.

A new infrastructure solution with

multiservice kiosks in Como: a MaaS / PaaS approach

Como, city located in Lombardy, northern Italy, has decided to put its mobility project in the hands of Flowbird. Through a call for tenders launched in early 2021, the municipality expressed its wish to replace its old DG4 terminals installed for almost 20 years.

PROJECT GOALS

  • Equip Como with new parking meters, with a new design and a new touch interface.
  • Operate the communication within a new back-office application in order to support the decision makers in terms of infrastructure efficiency and analytical intelligence.
  • Integrate multiservice kiosks into the streets and make the infrastructure the basis for any other application using an integrated payment approach.

THE SOLUTION

Awarded in 2021, Flowbird finalizes Como’s mobility project, with the installation of nearly 60 Strada S5 Touch (and the flowbird app)The project will integrate the mobility needs of the city by operating in a single solution for parking and transportThe solution allows the integration of several operators: parking and navigation operators, municipality, but also transport company.

Users can access to a full range of services, including the purchase of bus tickets, boat tickets, parking payments, bike and scooter hire.

The Flowbird solution provides the application of additional services related to mobility:

  • Digital applications and parking control (including the issuance of fines).
  • The renewal of permits on new terminals through the application of solutions managed with the Flowbird HUB.

BENEFITS FOR THE CITY

  • Easy management of transactions such as permit renewals, subscriptions, local schemes, as well as parking, transport ticketing and shared soft mobility services
  • Customisation of screens according to the city’s needs and its graphic charter
  • Additional payment means and services on demand
  • Attractive city: modern image

BENEFITS FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS

  • Convenience: 1 single point of sale to access multiple service
  • Hassle free
  • Time-saving