One of the worst parts of the average day is the commute.

Whether it be on board crowded buses and trains or stuck in traffic jams, the journey to and from the workplace can really put people in a foul mood. Driving especially can become a real hassle when wanting to start the day. Whether it is constant roadworks or having to scrape layer upon layer of ice from the windscreen on those freezing January mornings, the commute can really be a pain.

Another of the problems that many people face is searching for the elusive parking space in towns and cities. If a company does not provide a private car park then it can be a battle every morning to find a space to drop the car before heading into work. This is where the British Parking Association (BPA) is looking to make a change.

From its recent 'Monday Musing' column, the BPA discusses the notion of 'Intelligent Mobility'. A term defined by the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) as a 'smarter approach to journeys'; it is something that aims to make driving just an enjoyable experience for everyone involved. One of the methods is embracing new technology.

The BPA and the TSC are currently working towards a solution that will deliver smarter, greener and more efficient ways of travelling. A move towards energy efficiency has already been launched in the public transport sector with the introduction of zero emissions buses, which help to reduce greenhouse gases in city centres.

An area where the BPA is aiming to improve is the parking policy in towns and cities across the country. The organisations recognise that the state and availability of parking is one of the major factors in what form of transport people choose to take to get to the workplace and any form of technology that could improve this will be beneficial.

Writing in its column, the BPA states: "We recognise that ongoing research is key to developing policy and to influencing policy change among government, local authority and health service leaders.

"Policy will then drive the technology - whatever that might be in the intelligent mobility arena – including autonomous vehicles, payment systems or in-vehicle guidance systems."

To make these aims become a reality, the BPA is looking to create links with shareholders of intelligent mobility groups to harness the power of technology. Any form of aid when it comes to parking can be useful for drivers and alleviate some of the stresses that comes with visiting a new city.

As the use of mobile devices continues to rise and the creation of applications is more prevalent than ever, the organisations believe that this could make journeys much easier and stress-free for motorists. Even something as simple as a live update of the nearest available car parks could make such a huge difference to people who are having to drive on a regular basis.

While the days of the grinding commute may persist for a couple more years, the BPA and TSC are aiming to make inroads into tackling it.