Among the many transportation infrastructures increasingly overused and congested is the curbside, meaning the edges of streets or roads where vehicles typically stop or park temporarily, often used for specific purposes such as loading and unloading passengers or goods. It encompasses areas adjacent to sidewalks and streets, serving as a key interface for various activities, including ridesharing, deliveries, and public transportation. 

Recent research on curbside management techniques highlights the growing challenges and potential solutions for urban curbside spaces. Managing curbside space is challenging due to a lack of clear and complete understanding within local administrations. Although data to address mobility needs often exists, it remains inaccessible due to technical challenges, inconsistent formats, and isolated systems. Effective curbside management requires standardized processes for collecting, storing, and sharing curbside data, along with user-friendly tools to help non-technical decision-makers analyse and manage curbside use. 

Logistics providers, in particular, face challenges finding safe, legal loading zones with tight schedules, congestion, and limited delivery spaces. This often leads to parking on sidewalks or double parking, creating safety risks, increasing congestion, and contributing to higher emissions. 

Cities are exploring various strategies to address increased demand from diverse users, among others they include dynamic curbside management solutions which are also facilitated by ICT devices such as sensors for parking slots.