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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?

When 6,000 Passengers Need Parking in 4 Hours

Several established best practices can optimize parking operations at cruise ship terminals and provide a positive customer experience that aligns with the premium service passengers expect from their cruise journey.

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).

Small Lots Earn Big Returns Through Automation

License plate recognition (LPR) cameras, wireless communication systems, and cloud-based management platforms now offer a workable solution that can transform small lots into revenue-generating assets without the prohibitive infrastructure costs of traditional approaches.

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.

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