At the unloading zone of the Food Center Amsterdam facilitates the cooperation between government bodies and private parties. It combines different types of traffic data and is able to monitor if there are free spaces available for lorries at the unloading zone. Before they drive off, lorry drivers can request a space at an unloading zone via a website or mobile phone. The Digital Road Authority then provides them through an app with a unique ‘time slot’ and parking space, combined with expected travel time, based on real time traffic information. This enables them to drive directly to the available space, thus reducing CO2- and nitrogen emissions and waiting time. Good news for the neighbourhood and good for the road haulier.
