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Suicide Prevention and Awareness in the Parking Industry

By Clarena Tobon   Editor’s note: September is Suicide Prevention Month. With this in mind, Parking Today seeks to raise awareness of this important topic and highlight its importance within the parking sector.   Suicide prevention is a critical topic for every industry, and the parking industry is no exception. Although this sector may appear […]

BREAKING NEWS – EXCLUSIVE: Flash Launches $85M Special Purpose Vehicle to Offer Flexible Payment Options

By Jay Landers   Austin, Texas, Sept. 5, 2024 – In what it bills as a first for the parking industry, parking and electric vehicle (EV) charging technology provider Flash has secured $85 million in debt financing to form a new special purpose vehicle (SPV) designed to offer clients an expanded range of flexible payment […]

Park Now, Expand Later

A new 12-level aboveground parking garage in downtown Dallas can accommodate up to 15 more floors of potential future development.   By Jay Landers   Opened this past May, the 12-level, $66.8-million garage located at the corner of Jackson and Market streets in downtown Dallas offers more than just new parking. With its rounded corners […]

Using Design Elements to Create Lasting First Impressions 

How to choose parking facility closure solutions that are as attractive as they are reliable   By Heather Bender   Whether encountered at a suburban healthcare complex or on the streets of a major metropolis, the design and aesthetics of parking facilities convey a lot about the values of the institutions or individuals who own […]

Empty Downtowns Bring New Challenges

Strategy, Technology are Keys to Enticing Parking Customers   By Benjamin Sands and Rob McConnell   There are no cookie-cutter solutions to managing parking operations. Every city — every neighborhood — is different, with its own unique challenges and needs. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this has never been more apparent. In this […]

Leading Change … September 2024

The Future of Parking: AI’s Role in Revolutionizing Parking Management in the UK   Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming various sectors, and parking management is no exception. The integration of AI in parking systems not only adds convenience but also addresses broader urban issues such as traffic congestion, pollution, and efficient space utilization. From my […]

Every Percentage Point Counts

High-Accuracy ALPR Systems Offer Better Returns on Investment   By Matthew Willenbrink   Automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology is not all the same. Even minor improvements in system accuracy, coupled with robust features, can lead to significant enhancements in a parking operator’s financial performance. In the dynamic world of parking management, the precision of […]

Innovation Navigator … September 2024

The Necessity of ‘Reinventing the Wheel’ in the Parking Industry   When it comes to innovation, it’s often said that we “should not reinvent the wheel.” However, history shows us the flaws in this perspective. The wheel itself has been reinvented countless times, evolving from a simple rounded stone slab to the sophisticated rubber-tired mechanisms […]

Payment Methods Matter

To Thrive, Parking Operators Must Understand Consumer Payment Preferences By Scott A. Petri   Is there tangible value in considering customer conveniences?   As payment technology evolves, the future of parking transactions will likely continue to move toward cashless methods, driven by consumer preferences for convenience, speed, and security.   Unquestionably, it’s important. In a […]

The Power of Public Relations

How To Harness Publicity to Benefit Your Company  By Bill Smith   Your organization should have a strategic public relations (PR) program. If you don’t, your marketing and business development efforts aren’t nearly as effective as they could be, and you are likely losing out on business opportunities. Unfortunately, most parking organizations don’t have PR […]

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