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AI Takes Parking Guidance Beyond Current Occupancy to Future Forecasting 

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 

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 

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

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

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

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.

The Hidden Marketing Opportunity in Your Parking Garage 

Parking guidance systems have traditionally been viewed through the lens of operational efficiency — that is, as tools designed to reduce congestion, improve space utilization, and enhance the driver experience. However, integrated audio capabilities are transforming these systems into powerful communication platforms that extend far beyond traffic management. 

Why Parking Guidance Systems Are No Longer Optional in 2025 

For years, parking guidance solutions have been viewed as a luxury, an optional enhancement rather than a necessity. Increasingly, operators, municipalities, and developers now recognize that smart guidance systems are essential for optimizing parking operations, improving customer experience, and driving revenue.

Omaha’s Parking Overhaul

By adopting gateless parking and mobile-first technology, Omaha is transforming operations and redefining the customer experience. By Jacob Larson Getting stuck inside a parking facility is never on anyone’s bucket list. For drivers, it’s an unexpected inconvenience that turns a routine outing into a source of stress. When a payment machine fails and staff must […]

Parking Startups Take Center Stage

The second annual Accelerate! Parking Pitch Competition showcased innovative solutions as emerging companies competed for industry recognition.
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