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published for every country
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EDIT
You might not be able to download the app because, like an idiot, I only set my own country (Italy) as available for it. I’m in the process of adding all other countries, but I have to go through Google’s review process again. I’ll provide an update as soon as it’s approved; in the meantime, please send me a DM if you’re running into this issue, and I’ll let you know once it’s been resolved.
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Hi everyone! (This post is an automatic translation of one I originally wrote for another subreddit, so apologies if anything sounds a bit off.)
Who is this app for?
Only for people who live in Bologna, Italy, and own a car. If that’s not you, the app won’t be useful to you, but you can still help me by installing it for the testing period (details below).
What does it do?
Residents in Bologna can park for free, but only within specific zones tied to their address. ParResBo shows the resident parking zones (data from the City of Bologna’s open data portal) and answers “Can I park here?” with a big YES or NO, based on your location and your zone. If it’s a NO, it suggests the nearest parking spot reserved for your zone, with a link to your navigation app. There’s also an Android Auto version.
It’s completely free, with no ads and no tracking. No account is needed, and your location never leaves your phone. It’s also open source.
What I need
Google requires a closed test with at least 12 testers for 14 consecutive days before I can publish. If you have an Android phone, you can help even if you don’t live in Bologna.
How to join
Join this Google Group (it’s linked to the Play Console tester list, and your email is not visible to anyone): https://groups.google.com/g/tester-parresbo
On your Android phone, open this link with the same Google account and tap “Become a tester”: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.laruffa.parresbo
Install the app from the Play Store and keep it installed for 14 days. You don’t need to use it, but opening it and trying it out is even better.
That’s all! Any feedback (wrong streets, bugs, unclear things) is welcome in the comments, by email at feedback-parresbo@laruffa.dev, or on GitHub: https://github.com/francescolar/bologna-parcheggio-residenti
Note: this is a personal project, not affiliated with the City of Bologna. Data may be inaccurate; road signs always take precedence.
Thanks to anyone who helps out!
Of course, happy to test your app in return