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Why Every Parking Contract Should Require APDS

If you’d told me, back when I first started in parking enforcement, that one day I’d be advocating for international data standards, I probably would’ve asked what a data standard was. I definitely wouldn’t have guessed it’d be the thing that helps transform how cities manage mobility.

Stop Building Parking and Start Managing It

Despite what many municipal planners — and drivers — believe, the United States is not suffering from a parking shortage. In fact, the country is awash in parking. This paradox highlights a central truth in today’s urban mobility landscape: The problem isn’t the amount of parking; it’s our inability to find and manage it efficiently. In many cases, the solution lies not in building more spaces, but in implementing parking guidance technology that connects drivers with the spaces that already exist.

How Smart Cars Will Change Exception Handling

Electric vehicle (EV) technology, autonomous features, advanced driver assistance, mobile-first connectivity and sensors enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming not only how people drive, but how they reserve, enter, exit and pay for parking. With these changes comes one inevitable question: What does it mean for exceptions?

Clancy Systems Requests New Review of MPS Patents

In a bid to reverse its previous defeat at the hands of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), Clancy Systems Inc. is asking the office to rule yet again on the validity of various patents held by Municipal Parking Services Inc. (MPS).

Click, Watch, Repeat: My Shortcut to Mastering Skills

While many spend hours scrolling through social media platforms, I scroll through YouTube. It’s not just entertainment; it’s a gateway to continuous learning, like a free Ivy League campus at your fingertips.

AI Takes Parking Guidance Beyond Current Occupancy to Future Forecasting 

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful solution, especially in predictive wayfinding. By forecasting parking availability and guiding drivers directly to open spots, AI-driven systems are revolutionizing the parking experience. 

Breaking News: Court Denies Initial PRRS Motion in MPS Patent Lawsuit 

On September 23, the federal judge overseeing the patent infringement litigation brought by Municipal Parking Services Inc. (MPS) against the parking compliance company Parking Revenue Recovery Services Inc. (PRRS) and parking operator LAZ Parking denied a motion by PRRS to dismiss the case. 

Fee Transparency Drives Parking Revenue and Customer Loyalty

For parking operators and airports, clear pricing is no longer just good customer service. It is about building trust, protecting reputation, and turning parking into a reliable source of long-term revenue.

Content That Closes: How Marketing Can Stop Guessing and Start Enabling

When you’re on a small marketing team, every piece of content must pull its weight. We’re not just looking for volume, we’re looking for value. The real magic happens when marketing and sales are in lockstep, sharing what works, tossing what doesn’t, and building content together that actually drives results.

Is It Cool To Be Quiet?

In a world obsessed with loud pronouncements and flashy presentations, leadership may seem to be only for the loudest in the room. But what if I told you some of the most impactful leaders are actually…quiet?

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