Smart Parking System

The rapid growth of urban populations has intensified the demand for efficient parking management, leading to increased congestion, fuel consumption, and driver frustration.Smart Parking Systems offer an intelligent solution by integrating Internet of Things (IoT) technology, sensors, and cloud services to monitor and manage parking spaces in real time.This research presents the design and implementation of an IoT-enabled Smart Parking System capable of detecting vehicle presence, transmitting occupancy data to a cloud server, and providing users with up-to-date parking availability through a mobile application.The system utilizes ultrasonic sensors and a microcontroller (ESP32/NodeMCU) for slot detection, while cloud integration ensures scalable and reliable data access.Experimental evaluation demonstrates significant reductions in parking search time and traffic congestion, along with improved accuracy in slot monitoring.The proposed system enhances urban mobility, optimizes space utilization, and contributes to sustainable smart city development. I.