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A Conversation with Kendra Petty

Kendra Petty’s life story reads like a thriller novel, except it’s all true. In her 2023 memoir “I Can’t Believe I’m Not Dead,” the longtime parking industry veteran and current executive vice president at Way.com recounts a harrowing journey of survival.

Relocatable Parking Addresses Future Uncertainty

A 1,500-space relocatable garage recently entered development at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), in Arlington, Virginia.

Energy Management Is the New Time Management 

Most executives believe the key to performance is better time management: more planning, tighter priorities, cleaner calendars. But time isn’t the real constraint. Energy is.

Does It Fit, or Are You Just Forcing It? 

When selecting parking solutions for your operations, take the time to engage in a thorough search and evaluate all the pros and cons.

From Grinch to Grateful: Reframing Your New Year’s Mindset 

Whether you’re a Grinch, a Scrooge, or just facing some holiday blues, here are some tools to help shift your mindset and get 2026 started on the right foot. 

No, Robotaxis Won’t Mean the End of Car Ownership 

If we look back at the previous waves of investment and adoption for shared mobility, it seems like the rise of autonomous vehicles will simply mean more, not fewer, cars on the road. 

Bring Back the Lost Art of Leadership Development

If we want the next generation of parking professionals to grow into strong leaders, we must give them the tools, the guidance, and the support that once was commonly given.

How Executive Choices Shape Health Equity

In conversations about community impact, health equity is often framed as a policy issue such as access to healthcare, public health initiatives, or neighborhood resources. Those elements matter, but there is another lever that rarely gets discussed: the personal health choices of leaders themselves.

In the Giving, We Gather

Here is my fan letter to you, the people in the parking industry who inspire me every day by the way you give back. Here’s the truth I’ve learned from watching all of you: In the giving, we gather.

Beyond Infrastructure: How Parking Can Lead on Safety and Inclusion

Community-focused initiatives are the foundation of public trust and operational excellence. By investing in people and partnerships, we reduce friction between enforcement and the public, improve compliance, and elevate the reputation of the parking sector. These efforts don’t just benefit the industry; they create systems that work better for everyone.

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