Project proposal by
- Institution : Békéscsaba Energia Esco Kft. (on behalf of Municipality of Békéscsaba)
- City : Békéscsaba
- Country : Hungary
- Type of region : Less developed
- Population : 55 000
The project will deliver a forward-looking Smart City solution that directly tackles two pressing urban challenges: inefficient parking management and deteriorating air quality. By deploying in-ground parking sensors, cities will gain real-time visibility of available spaces, significantly reducing congestion caused by parking search and improving the overall flow of urban traffic.
At the same time, a network of air quality sensors will be installed across key urban locations, generating high-resolution data on pollutants. This information will be visualised through intuitive digital dashboards and interactive maps, making environmental conditions transparent for both decision-makers and citizens.
A central innovation of the project is the creation of an integrated urban data platform that connects mobility and environmental data streams. This enables cities not only to monitor problems, but to understand the direct link between traffic patterns and air pollution, and to design targeted, data-driven interventions with measurable impact.
In parallel, the project will include strong citizen engagement and awareness-raising actions to promote sustainable mobility choices. A dedicated “Move Smart – Breathe Clean” community programme will encourage residents to shift towards active and low-emission transport modes. This will include cycling campaigns, urban mobility challenges and inclusive events where not only cyclists but also users of micro-mobility and rolling sports (such as inline skating) can participate. These activities will connect behavioural change with real-time environmental data, helping citizens to better understand how their mobility choices impact air quality.
As a result, participating cities can expect reduced congestion, improved air quality insights, more efficient urban mobility management and stronger, evidence-based policymaking. The solutions developed will be highly transferable and scalable, offering a practical and replicable model for cities across Europe aiming to accelerate their green and digital transition.