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Curb Management

The Silent Crisis on Main Street

The era of the “dumb curb” is over. The era of the intelligent, digitized, and managed curb has arrived. The only question remaining is whether parking authorities will step up to lead this transition or be overrun by it.

ParkHelp Acquires Cleverciti, Creating Global Smart Parking Leader 

Looking to provide a more comprehensive approach to smart parking, the parking guidance solution provider ParkHelp Technologies has acquired Cleverciti Systems GmbH, a rival parking guidance provider specializing in curb management, on-street parking signage, and guided enforcement solutions. Announced November 3, the deal unites ParkHelp’s off-street parking guidance expertise with the on-street […]

Smart Solutions for the Loading Zone Revenue Dilemma

Successful curb management requires recognizing that loading zones and parking spaces are complementary components of an integrated strategy, not competing resources. Cities that understand this relationship and properly value the economic and social benefits of well-designed loading zones can create solutions that serve commercial needs while maintaining revenue streams.

Smarter Parking Starts With Better Questions

By Jade Neville As someone who’s worked in the UK parking sector for a number of years, I’ve seen firsthand how much of our urban infrastructure still struggles with what should be a relatively simple question: Where can I park? If you’ve spent any time driving in busy cities — whether it’s London, New York, […]

Unlocking Parking Innovation with Data Standards

During the past several years, the parking industry has seen the development of two critical parking data standards: the Curb Data Specification (CDS) from the Open Mobility Foundation (OMF) and the data specifications developed by the Alliance for Parking Data Standards (APDS).

Standards, Systems, and the Human Touch

By Jay Landers This month’s issue of Parking Today shines a spotlight on the power of data and the standards that make it truly useful. Our cover story explores the promise of parking data standards like the Alliance for Parking Data Standards and the Curb Data Specification to unlock seamless integration across jurisdictions, systems, and […]

Transforming Urban Curb Side Management: From Chaos to Efficiency

By Jade Neville I’ve always been fascinated with the hidden potential of our city streets, particularly the curb side — a space too often overlooked, yet absolutely critical to urban life. I view the curb not merely as a strip for parking but as a dynamic asset that, when managed with insight and care, could […]

Making Parking Smarter with Seamless Data Standards

Adopting a common data framework can simplify integrations, improve management, increase compliance, and enhance user experiences in parking and curbside operations. By Jacob Larson In today’s fast-moving technological environment, businesses, cities, and service providers rely on seamless integrations to manage growing data sources, expand operations, and enhance customer experiences. However, without a shared framework for […]

Building Future-Ready Urban Mobility for Today

ADVERTORIAL by Jordan Weiss As cities expand and technology evolves, the influence of parking and mobility systems on urban life becomes increasingly critical. Congestion, safety concerns,environmental issues, and economic challenges all converge around how urban spaces are utilized for parking and transportation. Umojo, a leader in urban mobility solutions, is at the forefront of driving […]

Turning Data Into Parking Policy

Seattle and other cities use predictive data to allocate curb space for maximum effect. By Cole Jaillet Cities across North America are actively working to adapt to new curbside activities while ensuring safe and equitable access for their citizens. Significant progress has been made, but it has come with challenges. One of the more subtle […]
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