The Autobahn has introduced its “Truck Parking – ITP Info to NAP” project in MERIDIAN. This involves equipping parking spaces with radar detection and forwarding information on available free parking spaces to the German NAP (Mobilithek). This step is seen as necessary in Germany in order to better brand existing parking spaces for better use. Newly built parking spaces should be equipped with detectors during construction. As part of the funding in MERIDIAN, in addition to the equipment, the provision of data in the NAP and in the Autobahn app are also being funded. In addition, the Autobahn reserves the right to provide information on free parking spaces using appropriate interactive signage on the access roads to the rest areas.

This report and the accompanying map aim to present a comprehensive overview of Germany’s equipped long-distance freight corridors for 2023 and 2024. These corridors are crucial for the efficient movement of goods across the country, enhancing trade and economic growth. This report highlights the key features, developments, and strategic significance of these corridors, emphasising truck parking areas equipped with LiDAR technology and the integration of this data into the Autobahn App.