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Industry News … November 2024

ParkMobile, a provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of EasyPark Group, announced a partnership with Flash, a provider of parking and electric vehicle charging solutions. ParkMobile and Flash are developing a unified network that simplifies the driver experience of finding, reserving, and paying for parking. This will allow the […]

Game-Day Parking Redesigned

Seamless Parking at the University of Houston Improves 
the Game-Day Experience for Football Fans   By Jaime Snyder, CAPP, and Neil Hart, MBA, CAPP, CASP   Anyone who has ever attended either a college or professional football game can attest that parking is critical to the overall experience. Although some fans park their vehicles and […]

Smarter Parking Makes for Smarter Cities

The Smart City Movement Begins to Benefit from the Increasing Sophistication of Parking Technology   By Jay Landers   Across the world, urban centers increasingly are collecting, analyzing, and acting on data in real time to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve services. These “smart cities” often seek to develop innovative public policies that achieve such […]

Controlling the Curb

Proper Curb Management Requires a Detailed Understanding of Parking Demand, Particularly Through Highly Accurate Real-Time Occupancy Data   By Dan Mathers   In recent years, use of the curb and curbside management has rapidly evolved and continues to change, becoming a major topic of conversation within many communities. From increasing delivery activities to the use […]

Industry News … October 2024

The Verra Mobility Corporation, a smart mobility technology solutions provider, appointed Lin Bo as senior vice president of T2 Systems, a Verra Mobility company that specializes in parking management technology and services. Bo will report to David Roberts, Verra Mobility’s president and chief executive officer (CEO). Most recently, Bo served as general manager of FG […]

Editor’s Note … October 2024

Parking’s Role in Fostering Safer, Smarter Cities As urban landscapes evolve and the march toward smarter cities picks up pace, the role of parking is stepping into the spotlight in new ways. Once on the periphery of the smart city movement, parking is gaining recognition as a vital element in the ongoing efforts to enhance […]

Kicking Inefficiency to the Curb

Helping Cities Maximize Valuable Curb Real Estate   By Jay Landers   Most well-run cities focus on water, energy, waste, highways, and parks, because everyone agrees they are essential items of infrastructure that require management. Cities and utilities work diligently to balance supply and demand, see to maintenance, and adapt when the needs of a […]

Empty Downtowns Bring New Challenges

Strategy, Technology are Keys to Enticing Parking Customers   By Benjamin Sands and Rob McConnell   There are no cookie-cutter solutions to managing parking operations. Every city — every neighborhood — is different, with its own unique challenges and needs. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this has never been more apparent. In this […]

Leading Change … September 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

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 […]

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