Vehicle Detection

How Smart Cars Will Change Exception Handling

October 13, 2025

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

October 8, 2025

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.

Clancy Systems Requests New Review of MPS Patents

October 3, 2025

In a bid to reverse its previous defeat at the hands of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO), Clancy Systems Inc. is asking the office to rule yet again on the validity of various patents held by Municipal Parking Services Inc. (MPS).

Small Lots Earn Big Returns Through Automation

October 1, 2025

License plate recognition (LPR) cameras, wireless communication systems, and cloud-based management platforms now offer a workable solution that can transform small lots into revenue-generating assets without the prohibitive infrastructure costs of traditional approaches.

AI Takes Parking Guidance Beyond Current Occupancy to Future Forecasting

September 26, 2025

In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful solution, especially in predictive wayfinding. By forecasting parking availability and guiding drivers directly to open spots, AI-driven systems are revolutionizing the parking experience.

Breaking News: Court Denies Initial PRRS Motion in MPS Patent Lawsuit

September 24, 2025

On September 23, the federal judge overseeing the patent infringement litigation brought by Municipal Parking Services Inc. (MPS) against the parking compliance company Parking Revenue Recovery Services Inc. (PRRS) and parking operator LAZ Parking denied a motion by PRRS to dismiss the case.

PayByPhone, SKIDATA Strike Global Partnership Deal

September 24, 2025

Mobile parking payment provider PayByPhone has signed a strategic global partnership with access control solutions leader SKIDATA to integrate mobile payment capabilities into hundreds of gated off-street parking facilities worldwide, with Miami, Florida, set to become the first market to launch the new service in Q4 2025.

Innovation Reshapes the Parking Landscape

September 17, 2025

The parking industry is undergoing a profound shift as digitalization redefines how space, data, and customer needs intersect. Across the U.S., operators are witnessing the emergence of new tools and models that increase operational efficiency and unlock additional revenue streams. Although global pioneers have already demonstrated what’s possible, the U.S. market is primed to leap forward by localizing and scaling these innovations.

Digital Payments Transform Parking

September 15, 2025

Some of the most exciting new innovations revolve around digital payment technologies and automated data collection. From license plate recognition (LPR) to mobile apps and contactless payment systems, new innovations are reshaping how drivers interact with parking facilities while offering compelling advantages in convenience, efficiency, safety, and sustainability. Along with revolutionizing the user experience, these trends are also changing the physical design and economics of parking infrastructure and operations.

One Size Fits None

September 10, 2025

Understanding your facility and the expectations of its users isn’t just a nice-to-have: It’s the critical first step in modern parking access and revenue control system (PARCS) design. Effective operations require more than selecting “the best” system. In fact, there is no universal best — only what’s best for your objectives, priorities, and parking customers. Absolute simplicity emerges only after thoughtful, intentional complexity.

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