It is widely known that Dublin has been using the variable message signs for parking guidance for such a long time. In order to make car parking even more convenient, Dublin is currently upgrading the variable message signs for parking guidance. The bottom line is that Dublin is currently upgrading the parking guidance by using the latest technology of VMS along with the realization of a new parking guidance system. The upgraded parking guidance system in Dublin will consist of three components that include variable message signs, car park out stations, and also parking guidance management system software.

All the car parks existed in Dublin system can maintain the similar technology to detect the entrance and outlet of the vehicles. This means that even though Dublin is using a new system, the existing devices will still be used. To collect and process the information associated with inbound and outbound traffic, each car park will install the new out stations. In the meantime, the latest sign technology of variable message signs will replace the old signs. In order to enhance the signs, the system will use the LED monitor which is much more efficient. The use of LED display is more efficient because the signs are all designed to operate in a low power mode.

The new parking guidance system in Dublin includes The LED monitor in order to alter by design to ambient light situation to reduce the power supplies. The use of LED display seems to be an important improvement when it comes to signage options for parking regulation in Dublin. The new system for parking guidance in Dublin will include 24 full matrix VMS which will be placed throughout the city strategically. The existing locations which already include VMS will use the newest technology of VMS. There will also be several new locations that will use the VMS parking guidance system.

In order to make sure the maximum visibility, Dublin new system for parking guidance makes use of full matrix technology with a larger viewing signs, and the optimum pixel quality and height of the characters in the parking signs. The new parking guidance system in Dublin will also replace the 16 fingerpost style signs with one single line of text which provides the data on one car park. The high speed downlink packet access technology will also be utilized in the installation of the newest technology of VMS for parking guidance system in Dublin.

In order to achieve this new enhancement for parking guidance system in Dublin, the system will be installed in multiple phases with constant development. To provide the parking information to the motorists, the existing system will still be operating. By using the new system, all car parks in Dublin will give up to date occupancy counts. This can actually help reduce the amount of traffic circulating for available parking. Therefore, the motorists will be more convenient and have pleasant experience in dealing with car parking system in Dublin city center.