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MPS Sues PRRS, LAZ Parking for Patent Infringement Claims 

Opening a legal battle that could have major ramifications for the automated parking monitoring and enforcement sector, Municipal Parking Services Inc. (MPS) — the maker of the SafetyStick and other automated parking detection and violation enforcement equipment — recently filed a lawsuit alleging patent infringement against the parking compliance company Parking Revenue Recovery Services Inc. (PRRS) and parking operator LAZ Parking. 

Parking Origin Stories: Scott Gould, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Parker Technology

Parking Origin Stories is a series about the personal stories of passionate parking professionals — how they arrived in parking, their journey from that first step until today, and everything that’s inspired them along the way. In this installment, we share the origin story of Scott Gould, the senior vice president of business development at […]

Why Parking Became Our Life’s Work

By Brian Wolff Nearly everyone you meet in parking didn’t declare as a 10-year-old that parking was going to be their life’s work. Yes, there are a few legacy parking companies with three and four generations of parking professionals, but most of us came to parking expecting to be here for a short time. And […]

Revitalizing Reimagined Parking

New CEO Rick West plans to restore the focus of Reimagined Parking while guiding the company through an evolving industry landscape. By Jay Landers Rick West, the newly appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of parking giant Reimagined Parking Companies, is no stranger to the parking industry. His career spans more than 3 decades, beginning with […]

Parking Innovation: Beyond Just Spaces

Parking operators have new opportunities to boost revenue with services like protection plans, parcel lockers, car washes, and peer-to-peer car rentals. By Jay Landers To stay competitive and maximize their assets, parking operators have innovative options to add value beyond simply providing a place to park. From offering insurance protection for parked vehicles to integrating […]

Cybersecurity Insurance: What Parking Operators Need to Know

By Katherine Beaty  The parking industry is increasingly digital, from license plate recognition systems to mobile payment apps. Although these innovations improve efficiency and enhance the customer experience, they also introduce vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity incidents, like data breaches exposing customer payment information or ransomware attacks crippling operations, have become genuine threats. For many parking operators, cybersecurity […]

Smart Parking Acquires Peak Parking To Enter U.S. Market 

By Jay Landers Seeking to expand its operations into the U.S. market, Smart Parking Limited, a global provider of parking technology and management services, announced its acquisition of Austin, Texas-based Peak Parking for USD$36 million on February 17.  With offices in the U.K., Germany, Australia, and New Zealand, Smart Parking provides such offerings as license plate […]

Guarding the Gate

A parking operator uses strategic signage to protect patrons and limit liability. By Mark Pratt Liability in a parking facility is front of mind for any operator. Gate arms, in particular, can pose liability concerns, even when operators take pains to warn patrons not to walk in the vicinity of operating gates. However, proper signage, […]

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 […]
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