Egis Supports Atlandes in Delivering a High-Capacity, Sustainable Truck Parking Model on the A63 to Reduce Illegal Parking and Improve Driver Safety

Egis Supports Atlandes in Delivering a High-Capacity, Sustainable Truck Parking Model on the A63 to Reduce Illegal Parking and Improve Driver Safety

(IN BRIEF) Atlandes, supported by Egis, has implemented an innovative truck parking system at the Lugos Est rest area on the A63 motorway, increasing capacity from 72 to 128 spaces without expanding the site. Inspired by German best practices, the new setup parks vehicles in columns of four and assigns slots using an algorithm based on rest time and departure needs. The system addresses long-standing safety concerns caused by illegal roadside parking and is monitored by the Saugnac-et-Muret control centre. Drivers have responded positively, and the solution is already operating near full capacity. Funded in part by the EU’s MATIS programme, the project contributes to intelligent transport system development along key corridors and sets a new European benchmark for safe, efficient, and sustainable truck parking. CEO Olivier Quoy praised the dedication of operational teams and highlighted the project’s successful launch.

(PRESS RELEASE) GUYANCOURT, 20-Nov-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Egis and its client Atlandes have introduced a forward-looking truck parking solution along the A63 motorway in response to rising demand, particularly on the heavily travelled south-north corridor approaching Bordeaux. The new system substantially increases parking capacity without expanding the physical footprint of the Lugos Est rest area or contributing to additional soil artificialisation, marking a major step in sustainable infrastructure management.

Inspired by successful implementations in Germany and shared through PIARC, the World Road Association, the concept allows trucks to park in organised columns of four vehicles. This design optimises available space and ensures efficient turnover by assigning drivers parking slots according to their required rest time or intended departure. By integrating such dynamic management, the system helps avoid congestion and improves safety for all road users.

The need for such a solution had become urgent. Limited parking options had pushed truck drivers to use unsafe areas—such as slip roads, emergency lanes, and ramps—to comply with strict driving-time regulations. Since 2015, prohibited parking incidents have risen sharply on the Landes section of the A63, prompting authorities and operations teams to request a long-term fix. With the upgraded design, the Lugos Est rest area now offers 128 truck spaces arranged into 32 four-vehicle columns, up from the original 72 slots.

Upon entering the site, drivers input their expected parking duration or departure time using a terminal. An algorithm then calculates the optimal position, displaying the assigned slot before granting access to the area. Overhead variable message signs guide drivers to the correct column, using green arrows and licence-plate recognition to indicate whether they should park in position A, B, C, or D. Red crosses clearly mark columns that are unavailable. All movements are supervised by the Saugnac-et-Muret control centre to ensure safe circulation and rapid response when needed.

Initial results are highly encouraging. No unauthorised parking has been reported on ramps or hard shoulders near Lugos since the facility opened, and many nights see the new area close to full occupation—a strong indicator of unmet demand. Driver feedback has also been overwhelmingly positive, and the team is already reviewing suggestions, such as separating refrigerated trucks to reduce overnight noise.

Olivier Quoy, Chief Executive Officer of Atlandes, highlighted the dedication of the operational teams, saying the project generated enthusiasm rather than the hesitation often caused by new technical systems. He noted that the staff’s engagement and professionalism were key to making the project a success.

This innovative approach is part of a broader European strategy to enhance transport efficiency and safety. As a feature of the EU-funded MATIS project, which supports intelligent transport systems along major corridors, the new parking model benefits both international freight traffic and regional mobility. Atlandes’ achievement sets a new benchmark for high-impact, sustainable truck parking management across Europe.

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Isabelle Mayrand
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Juliette Poisson
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SOURCE: Egis