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Smarter Parking Starts With Better Questions

June 30, 2025

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, […]

MPS Sues PRRS, LAZ Parking for Patent Infringement Claims

June 20, 2025

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.

Moving from Silos to Systems: The Case for Integrated Digital Parking Management

May 29, 2025

Parking reservation platform SpotHero Inc. faces a federal class action lawsuit accusing the company of deceptive pricing practices by concealing mandatory service fees until late in the checkout process.

Bend’s Blueprint

March 1, 2025

By adopting real-time analytics and stakeholder-driven strategies, Bend, Oregon, has become a model for parking innovation. By Tobias Marx and Sonny Samra The city of Bend, Oregon, has a long history of parking innovation, perhaps best exemplified by its Downtown Strategic Parking Management Plan. Finalized in 2017, the plan has guided the city in its […]

From Congestion to Clarity in Campus Parking

March 1, 2025

Flexible permits and strategic planning ease parking woes at UC Davis. By Perry H. Eggleston and Ramon G. Zavala At the University of California (UC) Davis, we are best known for our cultural commitment to the bicycle, which began when the university’s second chancellor instructed his planners to design a “bicycle-riding, tree-lined campus.” Today, our […]

Smarter Enforcement and Safer Streets in Somerville

January 2, 2025

Somerville, Massachusetts, leverages automated enforcement technology to target high-risk areas, improving safety for all road users. By Jay Landers With more than 80,000 residents living within 4.2 square miles, Somerville, Massachusetts, is one of the most densely populated cities in New England. Located just outside of Boston, Somerville is known for its thriving, bike-friendly neighborhoods […]

Russia’s Parking Sector Experiences Hard Times, Higher Costs

December 3, 2024

By Eugene Gerden The Russian parking sector is experiencing financial hardship in the wake of international sanctions applied to the country following its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Before the invasion, Russia’s parking sector represented one of the most developed segments of municipal infrastructure within most Russian cities. Moreover, the level of organization of […]

Denver Upgrades in a Flash

November 13, 2024

Denver International Airport completely revamps its gated parking equipment in only three weeks By Jay Landers Among the largest and busiest airports in the United States, the Denver International Airport (DEN), in Denver, Colorado, requires a smoothly functioning parking process to ensure the timely comings and goings of the tens of thousands of […]

PHASE 1, Finished

November 1, 2024

The first phase of the new 5-level Terminal 1 Parking Plaza at the San Diego International Airport began operations in August By Michael Pendergrass In late August, phase 1 of the 5-level Terminal 1 (T1) Parking Plaza at the San Diego International Airport opened to the public. Comprising more than 2,800 stalls, the […]

Unlocking New Possibilities

November 1, 2024

How the Use of License Plate Recognition Technology Can Benefit Airport Visitors and Improve Airport Operations By Mauricio Ochoa Airport parking has long been a logistical headache for travelers and operators alike. The stress of finding a spot, dealing with traffic congestion, and ensuring security is universal and deeply felt. However, the introduction […]

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