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Stats and Spots: The Surprising Numbers Behind Parking and Mobility

By Katherine Beaty I recently attended a class about thinking beyond patterns in data, and it got me wondering about statistics. Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Oh great, numbers. Wake me up when the pie charts start attacking.” But hear me out! Statistics aren’t just a bunch of random figures meant to confuse you. […]

Rewriting the Parking Narrative: Jobs, Innovation, and Public Perception

By Jade Neville The parking sector plays a critical role in urban mobility, yet it remains an industry often misunderstood by the public. Many people only think about parking when they receive a fine or struggle to find a space, creating a perception that can overshadow the broader purpose of the industry. This public perception […]

Mental Health Awareness Month: Breaking the Stigma in the Workplace

By Clarena Tobon May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to opening conversations, increasing awareness, and breaking the stigma surrounding mental well-being. Although mental health is an essential part of overall wellness, it remains a sensitive topic in many workplaces. Employees may hesitate to speak up about stress, anxiety, or burnout for fear […]

Industry News … February 2025

TKH Security is collaborating with ASM Lithography, commonly referred to as ASML, to install a comprehensive parking management solution at the company’s facility in San Diego, California. Through this project, TKH Security’s Park Assist Solution, an automated parking guidance system, will provide parking guidance for a 5-floor parking structure housing 502 spaces. The project is […]

Smarter Enforcement and Safer Streets in Somerville

Somerville, Massachusetts, leverages automated enforcement technology to target high-risk areas, improving safety for all road users. By Jay Landers With more than 80,000 residents living within 4.2 square miles, Somerville, Massachusetts, is one of the most densely populated cities in New England. Located just outside of Boston, Somerville is known for its thriving, bike-friendly neighborhoods […]

Parking Outside the Lines

A parking industry professional reflects on his journey of recovery, growth, and redemption. By Derek Breniman As a young adult, alcohol and substance abuse became my escape. Although it was fun for a long time, the fun faded eventually and became only consequences. The good times were only distant memories as I found myself in […]

Industry News … January 2025

Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), Inc., a provider of artificial-intelligence (AI)-driven compliance and vehicle activity monitoring, announced the appointment of Todd Tucker, JD, DBA, CAPP, CPP, as its new chief operating officer. Before joining PRRS, Tucker served as president at Parking Logix. He assumed the role from Chris Conley, who retired from PRRS. The Chicago […]

Bridging the Technological Gap: The U.S. Parking Industry vs. Europe 

Editor’s note: This story is a condensed version of a feature article by Steve Gorski that will appear in the February print edition of Parking Today. The U.S. parking industry lags behind Europe in adopting advanced technologies like license plate recognition (LPR), parking guidance, and mobile payments, resulting in inefficiencies, environmental challenges, and poor user experiences. […]

Russia’s Parking Sector Experiences Hard Times, Higher Costs 

By Eugene Gerden  The Russian parking sector is experiencing financial hardship in the wake of international sanctions applied to the country following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.  Before the invasion, Russia’s parking sector represented one of the most developed segments of municipal infrastructure within most Russian cities. Moreover, the level of organization of […]

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