The Mobility Department of Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Spain, has confirmed a €189,000 contract with Kapsch TrafficCom to provide traffic and parking management round the busy Las Teresitas beach, aiming to reduce congestion and optimise the use of car parks for more sustainable mobility.
The new system includes five cameras that monitor the entrance and exit of the car park, counting the vehicles and calculating the available spaces in real time. In addition, specific sensors have been installed to manage the 120 spaces reserved for people with disabilities, guaranteeing equitable and orderly access for all users.
In this regard, in order to inform drivers about the availability of parking spaces, three variable message panels have been placed along the seven kilometres of coastal road leading to the beach. These panels provide up-to-date information, allowing drivers to make informed decisions before reaching their destination, assessing whether the car park is full, so drivers can choose alternatives, thus reducing congestion in the San Andrés area.
The project, which began on the popular holiday island destination, off the west coast of Africa, in November 2024, is scheduled for completion in May 2025. This is the second beach car park management project that Kapsch TrafficCom is carrying out in Spain, following the success in Ibiza.
“Las Teresitas beach, known for its natural beauty and its proximity to Santa Cruz, regularly suffers from traffic problems, especially during rush hours and on days when the weather is good” says councillor Evelyn Alonso who manages the city’s Mobility Department “With a capacity of 1,200 parking spaces, the area receives more than 900 vehicles at peak times, which causes traffic jams and makes it difficult to access the beach, so with the technology applied by the company Kapsch TrafficCom this problem will be significantly reduced.”
Javier Aguirre, CEO of Kapsch TrafficCom Spain and Portugal, emphasises that “Spain has more than 3,000 beaches that attract both locals and tourists, so guaranteeing access to these coastal areas and preserving them for future generations is a substantial element. This project will not only improve mobility in Las Teresitas, but will also contribute to a more pleasant experience for all visitors.”
