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With proper knowledge, experience, and creativity, designers and contractors 
can create parking buildings that become celebrated additions to any community. By Fernando Sanchez Parking buildings are not “one-size-fits-all” facilities. Rather, they are highly functional and are feet-and-inches driven. In fact, their efficiency greatly influences the economics of a project. Typically, little attention is paid to […]

Bridging the Technological Gap: The U.S. Parking Industry vs. Europe 

Editor’s note: This story is a condensed version of a feature article by Steve Gorski that will appear in the February print edition of Parking Today. The U.S. parking industry lags behind Europe in adopting advanced technologies like license plate recognition (LPR), parking guidance, and mobile payments, resulting in inefficiencies, environmental challenges, and poor user experiences. […]

A Parking Procurement Primer

Editor’s note: This story is a condensed version of a feature article by Scott Petri that will appear in the February print edition of Parking Today. Selecting the right approach to parking technology procurement begins with a well-crafted request for proposal (RFP). A thoughtful RFP ensures technology aligns with organizational goals, meets quality standards, and integrates […]

Friendly Fraud: A Growing Challenge for the Parking Industry

Chargebacks are an inevitable part of any business that accepts payments. For those unfamiliar, a chargeback is essentially a demand by a credit card provider for a retailer to reimburse the loss on a fraudulent or disputed transaction. In simpler terms, a customer files a dispute with their card provider, and the payment is reversed. […]

Supporting Employees During National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month

The holiday season, while joyful for many, can also be a time of increased stress and anxiety. For employees in the parking industry, this time of year can bring unique challenges. National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month, observed in December, offers an opportunity for parking companies to focus on their employees’ mental health and well-being during […]

Denver Upgrades in a Flash

Denver International Airport completely revamps its gated parking equipment in only three weeks   By Jay Landers   Among the largest and busiest airports in the United States, the Denver International Airport (DEN), in Denver, Colorado, requires a smoothly functioning parking process to ensure the timely comings and goings of the tens of thousands of […]

The Keys to Success in Airport Parking

By evaluating certain key performance indicators, airports can maximize parking efficiency and revenues while improving the air travel experience

PHASE 1, Finished

The first phase of the new 5-level Terminal 1 Parking Plaza at the San Diego International Airport began operations in August   By Michael Pendergrass   In late August, phase 1 of the 5-level Terminal 1 (T1) Parking Plaza at the San Diego International Airport opened to the public. Comprising more than 2,800 stalls, the […]

Speed to Market

To optimize the process of delivering parking buildings, project teams must begin by conducting thorough planning and developing a comprehensive understanding of project needs   By Fernando Sanchez   Parking buildings are vital to the functionality and success of development projects, regardless of use type. Whether they are part of a healthcare facility, university or […]

Unlocking New Possibilities

How the Use of License Plate Recognition Technology Can Benefit Airport Visitors and Improve Airport Operations   By Mauricio Ochoa   Airport parking has long been a logistical headache for travelers and operators alike. The stress of finding a spot, dealing with traffic congestion, and ensuring security is universal and deeply felt. However, the introduction […]

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