Published Paper Details:

: With the rapid increase in urban vehicle ownership, inefficient parking management has led to congestion, fuel wastage, and increased travel time. This paper presents a Smart Parking System designed to provide users with real-time parking availability and navigation assistance. The system utilizes a web-based platform integrated with Google Maps API to help users locate nearby parking spaces for both cars and bikes. A Node.js backend is used to manage parking data, ensuring that users receive updated availability status. Additionally, an admin panel allows parking managers to update spot occupancy, enhancing system reliability. Unlike traditional parking methods, this system minimizes manual intervention, optimizes space utilization, and reduces traffic congestion. The proposed system is cost-effective, scalable, and can be extended to include IoT sensors for automated parking detection. Experimental results demonstrate improved efficiency in parking management and a reduction in the average time spent searching for parking. Future enhancements will focus on integrating an advanced booking system and mobile application support to further improve user convenience and accessibility.