Wayfinding and Occupancy

Parking Industry Embraces Operational Discipline 

At the most recent annual conference of the International Parking & Mobility Institute, there were noticeably fewer electric vehicle (EV) charging exhibitors and interest in parking guidance and occupancy technology seemed stronger than I’ve seen in quite some time. 

When Did ‘Luxury’ Become a Parking Strategy? 

In parking, "luxury" has quietly become shorthand for optional, non-essential, or nice-to-have. But that framing is misleading and increasingly harmful. 

Closing the Parking Behavior Gap

Every unfamiliar parking facility is a problem for customers to solve from scratch, at the exact moment they are most distracted. That’s not a complaint about the industry; it’s a design reality we have to work with. And once you see it, you start to identify the opportunities.

A Half-Century of Parking Design

Among the first class of honorees inducted into the Parking Hall of Fame, Mary S. Smith has enjoyed a distinguished 50-year career in parking.

From Circling to Connected: How AI Is Transforming Parking and Smart City Development 

Parking technology has come a long way. What started as coin slots and painted lines has evolved into sophisticated guidance networks, real-time occupancy data, and seamless digital payments. Now comes the next chapter. Artificial intelligence (AI) is being layered onto that proven infrastructure, giving operators and cities tools that not only show what’s happening but also anticipate what’s coming. 

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.

Parking Guidance Systems Done Right: The Channel Partner Model 

The most successful parking guidance projects are typically sold, installed, and supported through a strong channel partner, backed by the manufacturer’s training, tools, and second-line support. 

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.

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.

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