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30th Anniversary of Parking Today: 30 Years of Change

During the past 30 years, what was once viewed simply as the business of storing vehicles has evolved into a sophisticated industry integrating finance, software, infrastructure, and urban planning.

Uber Bought a Parking App: Here’s What It Actually Means for Your Operation 

With its SpotHero acquisition, Uber didn’t buy a parking app. It bought physical infrastructure for an autonomous future. The parking industry’s $100 billion market is poised for a fundamental shift from passive vehicle storage to active mobility infrastructure. Operators who position their assets for this transition will capture outsized value. Those who don’t will find themselves holding depreciating assets in a world that has moved on. 

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.

Metropolis Agrees to $8.75 Million Tennessee Settlement 

The parking operator and provider of artificial intelligence solutions Metropolis Technologies, Inc., recently agreed to an $8.75 million settlement with the State of Tennessee to resolve its investigation into the company.

How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Future of Parking 

Across public and private sectors, artificial intelligence is helping operators, cities, and drivers move from guesswork to precision. Here’s how these changes are taking shape and what they mean for the future of parking.

Parking’s Streaming Moment: When Will Cities Embrace AI?

Imagine if your favorite music today still required handling fragile vinyl or cumbersome cassette tapes — unthinkable, right? However, this analogy perfectly describes the outdated reality of parking in many cities across America.

10 Trends Revolutionizing Event Parking

The way drivers travel to, park at, and leave from major venues is changing at a pace never seen before. Here are 10 — plus one bonus — of the most significant parking and mobility trends shaping venue and event operations today and tomorrow.

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 […]

How Smart Cars Will Change Exception Handling

Electric vehicle (EV) technology, autonomous features, advanced driver assistance, mobile-first connectivity and sensors enabled by artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming not only how people drive, but how they reserve, enter, exit and pay for parking. With these changes comes one inevitable question: What does it mean for exceptions?

When 6,000 Passengers Need Parking in 4 Hours

Several established best practices can optimize parking operations at cruise ship terminals and provide a positive customer experience that aligns with the premium service passengers expect from their cruise journey.
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