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EVs and the New Geometry of Parking Facilities

During the past several years, a growing body of research has emerged focusing on electric vehicle (EV) weights as compared to those of internal-combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Although EV vehicles are indisputably heavier than their ICE equivalents, the implications of that added weight, along with other factors unique to EVs, are changing how we design parking facilities. As the adoption of EVs accelerates, we must reevaluate how we design for the change in structural loads as well as how we lay out these spaces to accommodate accessibility, fire safety, charging logistics, and future adaptability.

The Case for Creative Charging Solutions

Despite major investments, on-street electric vehicle charging in North America still struggles to keep pace with soaring demand and patchy infrastructure.

Smarter Parking Starts With Better Questions

By Jade Neville As someone who’s worked in the UK parking sector for a number of years, I’ve seen firsthand how much of our urban infrastructure still struggles with what should be a relatively simple question: Where can I park? If you’ve spent any time driving in busy cities — whether it’s London, New York, […]

The Hard Work That Makes Innovation Look Easy

When we think about innovation, we tend to focus on the visible product: the app, the device, the service. But in many of the most transformative innovations, the real breakthrough wasn’t the interface or algorithm. It was a partnership.

Burnout Isn’t Inevitable: Spot It, Stop It, and Bounce Back

Burnout is one of the most common yet overlooked workplace issues today. And while it’s often worn as a badge of honor in hustle culture, the truth is, it can take a serious toll on your mental and physical health.

Unleashing Innovation from the Inside Out

A treasure trove of innovative potential is waiting to be unleashed within every organization. Innovation is a bit like Dorothy trying to get back to Kansas: The answer was there all along. You just have to know where to look.

Your Website: It’s Free Real Estate

Your website is a conversation starter, a sales tool, and like a parking garage, often your first impression and customer touchpoint. It deserves your attention and regular updates.

Parking Giant EasyPark Becomes ‘Arrive’ After Acquiring Rights from Flash 

On June 12, the digital parking and mobility solutions giant EasyPark announced that it had rebranded itself under the new name Arrive, which it had to obtain the rights to use from the parking technology provider Flash. 

Making Parking Smarter with Seamless Data Standards

Adopting a common data framework can simplify integrations, improve management, increase compliance, and enhance user experiences in parking and curbside operations. By Jacob Larson In today’s fast-moving technological environment, businesses, cities, and service providers rely on seamless integrations to manage growing data sources, expand operations, and enhance customer experiences. However, without a shared framework for […]

Raising the Bar for Enforcement Professionals

IPMI’s PECP credential equips frontline staff with skills, confidence, and industry recognition. By Jay Landers Last November, the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) announced the launch of its new Parking Enforcement & Compliance Professional (PECP) micro-credential. Since then, the PECP has quickly emerged as a key professional development tool for frontline parking enforcement and […]

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