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Mobility Pathfinders, a nonprofit association dedicated to supporting and advancing women in the parking and mobility industry, announced its launch by a group of industry leaders. The organization aims to close the gender gap and build a future where women at every level can lead, connect, and thrive in the sector. The founding Board of Directors includes Adrienne Tucker, director of parking and transportation at Kansas State University, as president; Dulce Gomez, assistant parking manager for the City of Pasadena, California, and Kathleen Laney, president of Laney Solutions, a consulting firm, as vice presidents; Alyssa Alt, public works division manager for parking at the City of Colorado Springs, Colorado, as secretary; Anneliese Allgeyer, chief administrative officer at DESIGNA, a parking technology company, as treasurer; and Dr. Tanara Teal-Tate, executive director of parking and transportation at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as chief programming officer.
Park Guard, the industry’s first parking protection plan provider, announced it has launched its parking protection program with the parking reservation companies SpotHero, Spacer, On Air Parking, WhereiPark, and STOW IT. The program replaces the “park-at-your-own-risk” model by providing consumers with protection against damage and theft while parked. Park Guard’s protection plans cover vehicle theft and damage that traditional insurance doesn’t typically cover, creating what the company describes as a safer, more reassuring parking experience for travelers.
Municipal Parking Services (MPS), a provider of parking enforcement and compliance technology driven by artificial intelligence (AI), announced a strategic partnership with Flock Safety, a safety technology platform. The partnership enables MPS customers to access its parking enforcement and payment software via Flock’s license plate recognition (LPR) cameras, which are solar-powered and connected via long term evolution (LTE) cellular network technology for wireless data transmission. The infrastructure-free solution includes installation, maintenance, data storage, software upgrades, and customer support. Joint customers can share LPR camera data directly with local law enforcement to enhance site safety and reduce community crime.
Ball Arena, home to the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Colorado Mammoth, announced the launch of Denver’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging installation in partnership with Flash, a parking and EV charging technology company. The new public EV charging hub features 60 Level 2 charging ports located in Ball Arena’s Camry South Lot. The charging hub will serve event attendees and the broader Denver community, with public access available during the 250 events Ball Arena typically hosts throughout the year.
The City of Leavenworth, Washington, announced it has selected the architectural firm ARC Architects (ARC) as the lead consultant for the Downtown Parking Garage Feasibility and Design project. The selection includes the structural engineering firm PCS Structural Solutions as a subconsultant. The project aims to develop a strategic plan for a new parking facility, considering factors such as location, design aesthetics, environmental impact, and economic viability as part of Leavenworth’s long-term downtown revitalization vision. Next steps involve ARC working with the city to obtain site survey data, conduct a detailed feasibility study, and develop preliminary designs.
The parking management company Pivot Parking announced a partnership with The Wyre, a privately owned mixed-use development created by Woodfield Development in the River Arts District of Asheville, North Carolina. The partnership provides public parking for local coffee shops, art studios, restaurants, and other businesses in the district. The Wyre features a gateless parking environment with user-friendly technology designed to make parking fast and convenient.
Parking solutions provider Reimagined Parking announced the appointment of Steven Aiello as its new executive vice president, US West.
The in-car connected services provider Parkopedia announced that it has coverage of more than 1 million verified electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) locations. This is a 21% year-over-year increase and more than double the amount logged in the same period in 2023.
EVgo Inc., a provider of public fast charging infrastructure for EVs, announced it has closed on a $225-million senior secured credit facility with an option to increase the total to $300 million. The oversubscribed facility is the largest EV charging commercial bank facility in the United States and the first of its kind in the commercial bank market for charging infrastructure, according to the company. Proceeds will be used to accelerate EVgo’s nationwide deployment of more than 1,500 additional high-power charging stalls, including expansion of dedicated charging hubs for autonomous vehicles and fleet partners as well as the public fast charging network.
Paren Inc., a provider of EV charging data, analytics, and insights, released in July its “State of the Industry Report: U.S. EV Fast Charging – Q2 2025,” showing U.S. DC fast charging infrastructure growth is on track to surpass previous yearly highs. The report predicts a 19% increase in year-over-year port deployment across the U.S. in 2025. Key findings include major charge point operators opening new or expanding existing stations to include 8, 10, 12, or more ports as the market consolidates around high-output hardware. The national average utilization rate declined to 16.1% from 16.6% in the first quarter, with declining rates in some markets suggesting new charger deployments may be outpacing demand in regions with lower EV adoption. Paren’s U.S. Reliability Index showed a 5.3% year-over-year improvement, while the national average price per kWh declined to $0.48 from $0.50 in the first quarter. The shift to time-of-use pricing continued with 366 stations transitioning from fixed pricing.
In-Parking, a provider of AI-driven parking intelligence solutions, announced a strategic integration with Automotus, an automated curb management technology company. The collaboration brings together In-Parking’s analytics platform SIGHT with Automotus’ curbside computer vision technology to create a unified system for managing mobility, optimizing space, and improving compliance. The integration enables municipalities, airports, campuses, and operators to access real-time visibility, automation, and data-driven decision-making capabilities at the curb. Municipalities will gain visibility into loading zones, bike lanes, and short-term parking activity, while parking operators can automate compliance checks and payment processes.
PayByPhone, a provider of mobile parking payment services, announced the City of Oceanside, California, has partnered with the company to implement cashless parking services for more than 1,600 off-street parking lot stalls, with plans to expand to on-street spaces in the future. The service enables residents and visitors to pay for parking without cash, bank cards, or credit cards, and enables users to start and extend parking sessions through the PayByPhone app. Features include Maps functionality to locate parking before departure and pin vehicle locations, Nearby Parking to find the closest PayByPhone parking location, and availability in 14 languages for tourists. Users can extend parking sessions remotely without returning to their vehicles.
Smart Parking Group, a parking technology company, announced the founding of Smart Parking AG, its new subsidiary in Switzerland based in Zug. The expansion aims to strengthen the company’s market position in Europe, adding to existing subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Denmark, and Germany. Smart Parking offers parking management solutions including sensor technology, automatic LPR, mobile apps, and cloud systems for optimizing parking space utilization. The company makes the entire investment in technical equipment, enabling parking lot operators to generate income and revenue increases without maintenance or follow-up costs. Smart Parking works with industries including retail, hotels, hospitality, tourism, leisure, medical facilities, real estate, airports, and train stations, with plans to implement projects in Zurich, Bern, Basel, and Lausanne.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) completed a parking enforcement modernization project through a partnership with Park Loyalty, a provider of enforcement management software, and Flowbird, which is now part of the mobility solutions provider Arrive. The project replaced SEPTA’s outdated cash-only slot boxes and paper citations system across 138 facilities serving 4 million riders across five counties, according to Park Loyalty. The new system uses the company’s Enforce Pro and Process Pro platforms, enabling officers to issue citations in 27 seconds with LPR, GPS-tagged photos, and real-time validation. A centralized back-office system provides automated notices, online appeals, and transparency across all facilities. The modernization followed a four-year moratorium on parking fees that had affected revenue and rider experience. SEPTA collected $4 million in revenue within approximately seven months of implementation, with most citations now paid or appealed online.
TEZ Technology, a provider of valet and pay-by-text technology, announced two key executive appointments to support its growth and innovation initiatives. Joshua Henderson has been named chief technology officer, bringing more than 15 years of experience leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI initiatives at publicly traded companies and national managed-service providers. Maggie Vercoe has been promoted to chief operations officer, bringing more than 30 years of parking industry experience with expertise in customer retention, cross-functional leadership, and service delivery. Both executives will report to CEO Mike Simmons.
This past July, the European parking operator APCOA released its “ESG Report 2024” showing significant progress in environmental sustainability initiatives. The company reduced its carbon footprint by 14,638 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents, representing a 35% drop since 2023. APCOA grew its electric fleet from 26% EV/hybrid in 2023 to 35% EV/hybrid in 2024 and managed 4,654 EV charge points at the end of 2024, a 12% increase since 2023. The company joined the UN Global Compact in 2021 and implemented social responsibility measures across all APCOA countries in 2024, including locally driven initiatives supporting employees, diversity,
and community causes.
Liberty Plugins, a provider of EV charge station management solutions, announced a partnership with Wallbox, an EV charging hardware manufacturer, to launch the Liberty CodeConnect Wallbox Charger. The U.S.-made product combines the Wallbox Pulsar Plus EV charger with Liberty’s patented CodeConnect encryption technology to provide managed charging capabilities without requiring an internet connection. The system enables access control and payment management through temporary time-based session codes that operators can sell or distribute to drivers. Key features include no network or gateway setup requirements, with all chargers ready to deploy out of the box. The solution targets markets previously inaccessible due to high costs, security concerns, or internet connectivity challenges, including remote parks, secure corporate facilities, military bases, and cost-sensitive businesses.
