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Leading Change … September 2024

September 1, 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

September 1, 2024

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

September 1, 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

September 1, 2024

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

September 1, 2024

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 […]

Industry News … September 2024

September 1, 2024

Access solutions provider ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire SKIDATA, a provider of access management solutions and part of the Public Access division of the Kudelski Group. Subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, the acquisition is expected to close during the third quarter of 2024. The privately held investment company […]

Editor’s Note … September 2024

September 1, 2024

Distinctive Design for Dallas I recently had the pleasure of touring the new parking garage on Jackson Street in downtown Dallas that is the subject of a feature article I wrote for this month’s issue (see “Park Now, Expand Later,” pages 24-28). Hosting my tour were James Adams and Katie Satarino of Corgan, the […]

Authentic Concern … September 2024

September 1, 2024

Parking Predictions: Consolidation, Innovation, and Collaboration Predicting the future can be a tricky business. If you don’t believe me, watch your weather every night on the news or check it on your favorite app three days out. I can almost guarantee it will be wrong because there are too many variables that affect the […]

Ask Coach Colleen … September 2024

September 1, 2024

Navigating the New Rules of Employee Time Management in a Hybrid Work World At a recent business event, I chatted with several leaders who were venting about their frustration with employees’ casual attitudes toward work hours. One leader shared, “I had a new hire tell me she was leaving in the middle of the […]

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