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30th Anniversary of Parking Today: Looking Back with John Van Horn

April 3, 2026

For our 30th anniversary issue, Parking Today turned to John Van Horn, the magazine’s founder and long-time editor, for insights on how the publication got its start, his goals in publishing the magazine, and the main ways in which the parking industry has changed since 1996.

30th Anniversary of Parking Today: 30 Years of Change

April 1, 2026

During the past 30 years, what was once viewed simply as the business of storing vehicles has evolved into a sophisticated industry integrating finance, software, infrastructure, and urban planning.

Parking’s Limited Intersections with Human Trafficking

March 27, 2026

Understanding the limited ways in which parking and mobility environments intersect with human trafficking is essential for defining an appropriate, evidence-based role for the industry. This article focuses on those intersections, why they matter, and how responsibility differs among operators, vendors, and hotel partners.

The Dietary Guidelines Finally Caught Up: Now the Real Work Begins

March 25, 2026

Released in January, the 2025–2030 U.S. Dietary Guidelines represent a rare moment of alignment between policy and physiology. After decades of advice that emphasized calorie counting and fat avoidance, the federal government is now acknowledging a more consequential truth — food quality matters.

Communication: A Two-Way Street in Human Interaction

March 23, 2026

When we approach our conversations with openness and collaboration, something powerful happens — communication starts to flow.

The Multi-SIM Myth: When More Carriers Create More Problems

March 20, 2026

Multiple subscriber identity module (multi-SIM) technology is often marketed as a form of redundancy. In practice, when misunderstood or poorly configured, it can introduce instability at the exact moment reliability matters most: during real-time payment processing over cellular networks.

Right Place, Right Time: The Data Gap in Parking Operations

March 18, 2026

Parking operations rarely fail because of a lack of data. The issue isn’t that we aren’t measuring enough; it’s that we aren’t measuring what truly drives operational efficiency.

Which Type of Parker Are You?

March 16, 2026

Parkers come in two varieties: "Parking Optimists" who don't worry about parking details and "Parking Pessimists" who do. Municipalities, business districts, and private property owners should consider both types of parkers.

An Introvert’s Field Guide to Conference Success

March 13, 2026

For introverts attending conferences, the trick isn’t to pretend you’re an extrovert; it’s to work with your temperament, not against it. By treating your energy like a finite currency, you can spend it wisely and leave the event feeling inspired rather than depleted.

A Call for Change

March 9, 2026

Although clear progress has occurred, women in parking continue to endure sexual discrimination and harassment that, some say, is worse than what women face in society at large. To raise awareness of these issues, Parking Today spoke with multiple women who have proudly made careers in parking, despite the difficulties they have encountered.

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