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Unlocking Parking Innovation with Data Standards

May 29, 2025

During the past several years, the parking industry has seen the development of two critical parking data standards: the Curb Data Specification (CDS) from the Open Mobility Foundation (OMF) and the data specifications developed by the Alliance for Parking Data Standards (APDS).

Where Parking Professionals Connect

May 29, 2025

From fresh formats to renewed focus, PIE25 charted a path forward. By Jay Landers Parking Today Media’s Parking Industry Expo (PIE) returned to Schaumburg, Illinois, this spring for its 25th edition, bringing together professionals from across the industry for four days of programming, networking, and innovation. Held March 31 through April 3 at the Schaumburg […]

How To Give Yourself the Credit You Deserve

May 29, 2025

By Colleen Gallion Years ago, a friend and I swapped “war stories” about professors from the notoriously competitive music schools we each attended. “I had a composition teacher,” he said, “who graded on the zero.” He then explained that if your assignment was perfect, you would receive a zero because there were no errors. For […]

Revitalizing Reimagined Parking

March 31, 2025

New CEO Rick West plans to restore the focus of Reimagined Parking while guiding the company through an evolving industry landscape. By Jay Landers Rick West, the newly appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of parking giant Reimagined Parking Companies, is no stranger to the parking industry. His career spans more than 3 decades, beginning with […]

Sustainability for Your Most Valuable Natural Resource — You!

March 31, 2025

By Colleen Gallion My client was almost in tears. “I don’t know how I will EVER catch up,” she said. “It feels like the more hours I put in, the less I end up getting done.” Like most of my clients, she is successful, driven, and smart. She was also on an express train to […]

Mindfulness on the Job: Staying Present in High-Stress Moments

March 31, 2025

By Clarena Tobon Workplace stress is as inevitable as the Monday morning coffee rush. Deadlines, back-to-back meetings, and the occasional workplace curveball can leave anyone feeling frazzled. But mindfulness — the practice of staying present and focused in the moment — can be a game changer. With a few simple strategies, you can navigate even […]

The Human Side of Sustainability

March 31, 2025

By Brian Wolff The focus of Parking Today this month is on sustainability, which is often framed in terms of environmental responsibility: reducing emissions, conserving energy, and implementing green infrastructure. However, true sustainability can transcend environmental concerns to include financial viability and social responsibility. In the parking industry, sustainability might also mean embracing the customer […]

Scanning for Scams: Tracking Transactions to Stop QR Code Fraud in Parking

March 31, 2025

By Katherine Beaty The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a rapid adoption of QR codes, transforming them into a mainstream tool for contactless payments and digital access. According to Statista, around 89 million mobile device users in the U.S. engaged with QR codes in 2022, a 26% increase from 2020. Although this widespread adoption has driven convenience, […]

Changing the Face of Parking: Women in Leadership

March 31, 2025

By Jade Neville The parking industry is evolving, and at the heart of this transformation is a growing movement championing diversity, inclusion, and representation. Women in Parking UK, an advisory group formed by the British Parking Association (BPA) in 2020, is leading the way in breaking barriers and fostering a supportive community for women across […]

Cybersecurity Insurance: What Parking Operators Need to Know

March 11, 2025

By Katherine Beaty The parking industry is increasingly digital, from license plate recognition systems to mobile payment apps. Although these innovations improve efficiency and enhance the customer experience, they also introduce vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity incidents, like data breaches exposing customer payment information or ransomware attacks crippling operations, have become genuine threats. For many parking operators, cybersecurity […]

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