Technologies

Why Revenue Doesn’t Fall With Fair Pricing

This is the second in a two-part series by the author examining parker behavior and the ways in which compliance and enforcement strategies and different technologies can influence such behavior.

The Case for Gateless Parking Systems

Municipal parking is undergoing a fundamental transformation. As cities modernize infrastructure, digitize services, and prioritize user experience, many are rethinking whether physical barriers are still the best solution.

Florida Parking Lawsuit Challenges Municipal Enforcement Practices 

In March, a retired attorney filed a lawsuit against six South Florida municipalities and three parking companies, alleging that their on-street parking enforcement practices are unconstitutional.

Founder Stories: How Customer Input Built Flash

This is the first installment of a new series we are calling Founder Stories. The premise is simple: discussions with the people who built the companies that define our industry. I started with Juan Rodriguez, co-founder of Flash. We sat down in Austin, just a few miles from where Flash began in 2011.

Innovation Takes the Stage

Now in its third year, the Accelerate! Parking Pitch Competition has established itself as one of the signature events of the annual Parking Industry Expo (PIE). Held this past March in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole Hotel and Conference Center during PIE 2026, the competition brought together emerging parking companies to pitch their innovations before a panel of experienced industry judges and a room full of potential customers, partners, and peers.

Spot-On Enforcement

The automated parking enforcement company Spot Parking, the winner of the 2026 Accelerate! Parking Pitch Competition, formed when its founders realized that the parking experience at their university could be improved upon significantly.

When Did ‘Luxury’ Become a Parking Strategy? 

In parking, "luxury" has quietly become shorthand for optional, non-essential, or nice-to-have. But that framing is misleading and increasingly harmful. 

From Storage to Smart City Infrastructure 

In 2026, the U.S. parking industry is hitting a critical inflection point. No longer a passive utility for vehicle storage, the parking structure is evolving into a sophisticated mobility ecosystem, one that sits at the center of electrification and electric vehicle (EV) adoption, artificial intelligence (AI) integration, and the future of urban design. 

Real-Time Data Transforms Parking Revenue

Real-time analytics are transforming how parking operators make decisions. By leveraging live dashboards, historical analysis, and predictive modeling, operators gain actionable insight that drives revenue, enhances customer experience, and strengthens competitive advantage.

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