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Stronger Together: Why APDS and CDS Work Better Side by Side

Especially in North America, some think that the Open Mobility Foundation’s Curb Data Specification (CDS) is the “American” parking standard, and that the standard developed by the Alliance for Parking Data Standards (APDS) is something separate and mainly for Europe. That’s not right, and it’s causing unnecessary hesitation regarding parking standards adoption.

Breaking News: JustPark Buys Oobeo, Boosting Its North American Presence 

The parking technology platform JustPark has acquired Oobeo, a provider of contactless parking management software and a subsidiary of Toledo Ticket Technologies.

When Lithium-Ion Batteries Fail

Electric vehicle batteries that fail through thermal runaway present unique risks to parking garages and their occupants.

What Parkers Really Want

A groundbreaking study of parking customers across the U.S. and Canada shows that parkers still prefer traditional payment methods despite the push toward digital solutions.

Arrive Advances City Solutions

Arrive CEO Cameron Clayton leads the newly rebranded mobility company formerly known as the EasyPark Group in its mission to make cities more livable through comprehensive parking and transportation solutions.

Why Parking Guidance Systems Are No Longer Optional in 2025 

For years, parking guidance solutions have been viewed as a luxury, an optional enhancement rather than a necessity. Increasingly, operators, municipalities, and developers now recognize that smart guidance systems are essential for optimizing parking operations, improving customer experience, and driving revenue.

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.

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