“Good lighting provides both a sense of increased security and enhances the aesthetics of the parking spaces. Europe and Asia understand the value of each
In 1954, Fred Puccinelli founded the California Parking Company in San Francisco with one location. Fred’s passing in 1955 found Richard, his son, taking over
From football games to concerts, large capacity events are back. And that means that venue operators must regain their rhythm when it comes to parking.
How One Company Conceived and Designed a New Product How many times have you been “wowed” by a demo, but experience serious doubts about the
We don’t really make money parking cars. We built this billion-dollar industry for a good reason. I think there has been far more technology entering
Leavenworth, WA – ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in the U.S., announced that it will be expanding its services to the City of Leavenworth, WA.
Athens, OH – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., is now offering contactless parking reservations at Ohio University.
You can find smart cities around the globe. London has made it a priority to make data accessible to all, providing 5G connectivity through fiber-optic
DENTON, TX – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., is bringing its popular contactless parking solution to the
San Juan, PR – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, announced today its expansion to Puerto Rico through
I like to go on walks and I often listen to podcasts while I walk. That might be the nerdiest lead sentence ever written. I recently
Booting has long been a tool of last resort in the collection of unpaid parking citations. A traditional boot is a large heavy metal device
From 1919 to 1929, a group of writers, actors, critics, producers, and journalists met daily for lunch at Algonquin Hotel in New York. It all
Wow, for all its twists and turns, this past year went fast! The last sentence in my December 2020 prediction column was “I can’t wait
From my Blog, December 2020: The phrase “In Hoc Anno Domini” refers to the conversion of St. Paul on the road to Damascus. Every year,
PIE 2022: Parking Today Awards Entries Due March 15, 2022 Participate in Parking Today’s 4th annual awards program by recognizing the outstanding achievements of individuals
Portland, OR – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., announced today the launch of its service at Portland
Louisville, KY – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., is now offering contactless parking reservations for University of
When they settled the estate of my Fifth Great Grandmother, there was no money to be shared among the descendants. All we have left to
As cities strive to become smarter and more sustainable, artificial intelligence and its broad applications have been invaluable. The ability of machine learning to collect
To read previous chapters of “Death by Parking,” Log on to parkingtoday.com and click on “Death by Parking” I thought I would have at least a
March 2018 was my first ever foray into the parking and transportation industry, starting with the PIE conference in Chicago. Before that, my career had
Parknav, a provider of real-time on-street and off-street parking information technology, and AnyPark, a parking application and integrated mobile payment solution for drivers, join forces
The Parking Industry Exhibition 2022 is announcing that its exhibition hall and attendee registration sales are now open. Early bird pricing for attendee registrations is
Atlanta, GA – ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in North America, announced today the hirings of Kara Womack as VP of Product and Chris Henderson
Arcata, CA – ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in the U.S, announced that it will be expanding its services to the City of Arcata, California.
St. Petersburg, FL – ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in North America, is extending its popular contactless parking solutions to The University of South Florida
Durham, N.C. – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., is now offering contactless parking reservations for North Carolina
British law relating to trespass is annoyingly vague. Come on to my land without my permission and you are trespassing, and I can ask you
Let’s start with a quick note – take the time to read Jeff Pinyot’s column on page 14 in this issue. It is perhaps the
Flowbird Group has announced the successful deployment of automated fee machines for its latest parks and recreation client – South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks.
“I almost got killed in the school parking lot today” are words no mother wants to hear from her child. But, that’s exactly what my
To read previous chapters of “Death by Parking,” Log on to parkingtoday.com and click on “Death by Parking” As I drove home from the dinner
ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in the U.S., announced that it will be expanding its services in the City of Auburn, AL. This partnership with
ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., is now being represented by Athena Partners Strategy Group LLC (APSG), with
Alan Lazowski was named NPA Innovator of the Year and Ruth Beaman was given the Women in Parking Impact Award at the NPA Conference held
I continue to work, with others, on our new domestic design manual for car parking structures. As I have said before, it is a very big
This month I’m going deep about our relationships, both good and bad, and how many times, problems in relationships have nothing to do with the
Horst Schulze, one of the founding members of the Ritz Carlton hotel company, where he also served as President and COO, coined this simple service
Drake Burciaga’s article is a unique combination of “old thinking” and desire for “new thinking.” He notes his frustration with his own parking experience, leading
I’ve spent a lot of time trying to understand why the majority of new people coming into the parking industry seem to believe they’re not
As city authorities across Africa analyze the impact of COVID-19 on their parking revenues, East Africa’s biggest city, Nairobi, has proposed new reforms that would
The Parking Industry Expo is heading to Reno, Nevada in 2022, where construction of a new parking structure is under way as part of a
November is a busy month, with both Thanksgiving and the IPMI Conference occurring at the end of the month. I don’t recall a significant parking
PayByPhone, the world’s leading mobile parking payment company, introduces their fourth PayByPhone Block Party of the year – a chance for PayByPhone to celebrate their
Residents and visitors of The Town of Lexington, Massachusetts, will now have a better contactless parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of
Colleges and universities across North America are welcoming students back to campus with safe and convenient contactless parking provided by PayByPhone. PayByPhone’s hassle-free solution allows
The forerunner of Par-Kut was Patterson Engineering & Fabricating of Detroit, Michigan. Mr. Patterson was a “shirt-tail relative” and was making library map tables in
“Mack” and three of his children went on a camping trip to Wallowa Lake. Stopping on the way at Multnomah Falls, the unthinkable happened. While
What is something most Americans do every day that has become seamlessly integrated into our daily habits? A few things I can think of right
Laney Solutions announced the launch of a new website and rebrand. The refreshed site offers improved functionality, new resources for both parking employers and parking
He gives me an assignment and tells me to do it my way. I only wish he meant it. My way doesn’t seem to hit
In 2018, the UK government published the Road to Zero strategy, which set out their mission for all new cars and vans to be effectively
Surprising statistic from Kinsta: LinkedIn has over 575 million users and nearly half of those are active every month (meaning they post, comment or like
ParkMobile is bringing its popular contactless parking solution to the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign campus. With rising concerns of a new surge in COVID-19 cases
License Plate Recognition (LPR) technologies and airport parking solutions have a long rich history of usage together. These early adopters were challenged with costly deployments,
ParkMobile announced the appointment of Keisha Franklin as Senior Vice President of People. Franklin has over 15 years of experience in the areas of organizational
To read previous chapters of “Death by Parking,” Log on to parkingtoday.com and click on “Death by Parking” I was curious. Maryann obviously had an
Missouri State University (MSU) is introducing a new way to pay for parking to over 300 parking spaces across campus. MSU students, faculty and visitors
TKH Security (formerly Park Assist) has been awarded the Parking Guidance System (PGS) contract for Bal Harbour Shops’ new garage. Owned by Whitman Family Development,
PayByPhone announced appointment of Carmen Donnell Vice President, Sales and Adam Kriegel Vice President, Enterprise Sales of North America. PayByPhone’s promotional announcement and reporting changes
Parking revenue control at airports is the same as any other garage, right? It is, until it isn’t and that transition happens really quickly and
Students and visitors of University of Illinois Urbana College, will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of mobile
Residents and visitors of The City of Pittsburgh will now have a better contactless parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of mobile
ParkMobile has entered an agreement with Vanderbilt University to provide contactless payment options at 574 off-street parking spaces located on the Vanderbilt campus using its
TKH Security (formerly Park Assist) has been awarded the Parking Guidance System (PGS) contract for the Lake Nona Wave Hotel. Tavistock Development’s latest design, the
Parking Today interviews Andrea Marcellan, FAAC CEO. 1- Tell us a bit about the history of the FAAC Group FAAC Group is a global leader
The number of Electric Vehicles (EV) cars on the road is growing every day as OEMs retool production to offer more EV options moving toward
Anyone who starts a company in our industry, or any industry, almost definitely has an impact, so we have the right to be concerned with
When you enter Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport from the east, the first thing you see is a gigantic building. On the outside are huge silo-like
Change begets change Some of the best advice I ever received was to pay attention to technological developments in all industries, across the board –
As the effects of the pandemic ebb and flow, airports and airport parking operators are working to adapt to every phase. Some are expanding, others
Toledo Ticket Technologies and Oobeo have been named the Diamond Sponsor for PIE 2022 to be held next May in Reno, Nevada. “We are proud
Electrification of commercial fleets is becoming increasingly necessary as technology advances, and state and local governments start to regulate the use of zero-emission vehicles. Governmental
Reading can be recreation, like watching TV. Except that when you watch TV, no mental activity is required. You simply sit and it washes over
One more to go and then the house empties out. I’ll believe that when I see it. Justin is our last at home. Our 6’4”
Robbins Parking Service Ltd. locations in Tofino, British Columbia will now be offering a better contactless parking experience in over 200 parking spaces around town,
This month, according to John Van Horn, we are supposed to be concentrating on airports. Coincidentally, I have been to London Heathrow a few times
If there’s any type of facility where ‘frictionless’ automated parking has the potential to cause friction, it’s airport parking. When travelers are getting off a
Wow! What a difference six months can make. This month, my aim is to express tremendous gratitude for where my family and I are today,
As we move into the last quarter of 2021, it seems that despite the ongoing COVID struggles, we have learned to live with the virus
Allpro Parking is proud to announce that William “Bill” Witnauer has been promoted to District Manager of the company’s eastern region. Bill joined Allpro’s corporate
To read previous chapters of “Death by Parking,” Log on to parkingtoday.com and click on “Death by Parking” There was a bank of pay phones
We moved Parker World Headquarters across town last week, and while I wouldn’t wish moving on my worst enemy, this time was different. We hired
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Robbins Parking Service Ltd. locations in Victoria, British Columbia will now be offering a contactless parking experience for their locations on Fisgard
Atlanta, GA – July 27, 2021 – ParkMobile, the #1 parking and mobility technology provider in North America, announced today that its Board of Directors
Charleston, WV: ParkMobile, the leading parking app in the United States, announced today its partnership with Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, the biggest event arena
Westfalia Technologies, Inc., announces the release of the Westfalia Parking App, an all-in-one consumer parking solution that will increase efficiency, safety, and convenience in automated
We are inundated with lists. If you check the The New York Times, Forbes, or any of the other major media outlets, you find lists
Austin, TX and Spokane, WA – FLASH, the leader in flexible technology solutions for urban real estate, acquired OmniPark. This acquisition furthers FLASH’s mission of delivering parking solutions
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA — PayByPhone, the global leader in mobile parking payment solutions, today announced Daniel Ungar has been named Chief Financial Officer. An experienced
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Students and visitors of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading
On the outside, the parking industry has always looked like a simple business, but on the inside it is complicated. The truth is we developed
“It is of concern that civic planners, garage designers, developers, and academics concerned with the future of parking facilities seem to disregard the facts of
Parking Today interviews James MacKay, VP of Sales at MacKay Meters. Parking Today: Tell us about the founding and history of JJ MacKay. James MacKay:
South Africa’s fast-growing ride-hailing market is crowding out the country’s metered taxi service, especially in major urban areas. It’s also depressing revenue earnings for the
While we are not feeling it yet here in Central Texas, fall is on the way. It brings the promise of cooler temperatures and the
The phrase “You can’t treat stupid” resonated strongly over here in the last week or two, with sweeping statements about the future, based solely on
Parking management companies throughout the country are elevating the guest experience and increasing revenues by optimizing gateless service. Companies that are savvy in digital parking
Parking is a precious resource which, in a lot of cases, is left untouched and hidden from many busy commuters. Leaving these spaces vacant, empty,
