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

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? 

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

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

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.

Arrive Adds Enforcement Through Passport Deal 

In the latest in a series of acquisitions, the parking and mobility giant Arrive is picking up Passport Labs, Inc., the parking technology provider specializing in compliance and curbside payment solutions. 

Parking Industry To Honor Founding Leaders

During the Parking Industry Expo (PIE) conference, the Parking Hall of Fame will host its inaugural Induction Ceremony and Dinner. This is not simply a celebratory event. It marks the establishment of a permanent institution dedicated to recognizing the individuals whose leadership, innovation, and conviction shaped modern parking.

TECHNOLOGY SPOTLIGHT: A Future-Ready Foundation for Parking Commerce

ID TECH provides a sophisticated payment “engine” designed to bridge the gap between complex financial networks and the high-speed demands of parking operations.

Parking App Mitigates Bridge Construction Impact

With area commerce affected by ongoing bridge construction, the City of Covington, Kentucky, is trying to help ease the pain by partnering with a local parking app that connects travelers to local businesses.

The Myths of Trafficking in Parking Facilities: Separating Fact from Fiction 

This article focuses on the most persistent trafficking myths tied to parking environments, why they spread so easily, and what parking professionals should focus on instead. 

The Hidden Costs of ‘Always On’ Leadership

In safety-critical industries, availability is often treated as a leadership requirement. Executives are expected to respond quickly, remain informed, and stay reachable regardless of time or circumstance. That level of availability affects judgment, perception, and the overall reliability of the systems leaders oversee.

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