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A Half-Century of Parking Design

Among the first class of honorees inducted into the Parking Hall of Fame, Mary S. Smith has enjoyed a distinguished 50-year career in parking.

Arrive and Flash Launch Express Pay at More than 30 Philadelphia Locations 

Arrive and Flash, two of the parking industry's largest technology players, have begun to offer automatic access and payment capabilities to off-street parking facilities across the United States, beginning in Philadelphia. 

Clear Protocols, Clear Boundaries, Clear Leadership 

Human trafficking is real, but fear-driven narratives about our environments do not reflect how it actually operates. Leading responsibly on trafficking does not require expanding our mission. It requires discipline. 

Sleep: The Highest Return on Investment You’re Probably Ignoring

Sleep, in particular, is often treated as optional, something to fit in after everything else is done. For high performers, it’s frequently the first thing sacrificed in the name of productivity. The assumption is that the trade-off is worth it. It rarely is.

Every Interaction Costs Energy: Invest Wisely

Think of your energy as an investment. What if you treated your energy like money or something you actively invest in? Before engaging in any interaction, you have an opportunity to ask, “Is this worth the investment and what kind of return am I expecting?” Every interaction produces a return. The question is what kind and is it worth it? 

AI Amplifies Marketing Strategy, Doesn’t Replace It

How are we setting up our internal teams to actually benefit from artificial intelligence? I’m speaking from the marketing seat, but this isn’t a marketing-only issue. It touches every function that must communicate, sell, or support what we build.

From Circling to Connected: How AI Is Transforming Parking and Smart City Development 

Parking technology has come a long way. What started as coin slots and painted lines has evolved into sophisticated guidance networks, real-time occupancy data, and seamless digital payments. Now comes the next chapter. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being layered onto that proven infrastructure, giving operators and cities tools that not only show what’s happening but also anticipate what’s coming. 

When Enforcement Enthusiasm Backfires

Sometimes, the desire to enforce the rules creates a nightmare for management, and it’s difficult to get staff to stop black-and-white thinking when they know they are “right.” This article provides some ideas for addressing this situation.

Parking Management Goes Three Dimensional

From occupancy monitoring to vehicle classification, lidar-based systems enable operators to understand parking dynamics with a level of detail that traditional solutions often cannot achieve.

How to Train Parking and Mobility Staff on Trafficking Issues 

Many human trafficking awareness programs are designed for emotional impact rather than operational reality. They rely on symbolic “signs,” dramatic scenarios, and vague calls to vigilance, yet fail to define authority, limits, or responsibility. 
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