Parking Origin Stories is a series that highlights the personal journeys of passionate parking professionals. Interested in having your Parking Origin story featured? Email [email protected].   In this installment, we profile Sarah Blouch, the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of CampusParc, the entity that manages parking operations for The Ohio State University.   Sarah’s current […]

A Transatlantic Perspective on Frontline Protection   I’m incredibly passionate about the protection of frontline teams. Having experienced the challenges faced by those working on the frontline, I am encouraged by the increasing attention this issue has received in recent months.   In the United Kingdom, the topic is frequently highlighted. For example, Parkex — […]

Parking garages require smooth and consistent operations to serve customers effectively. One critical, but often overlooked, component is the elevator system, which serves as a crucial link between the parking levels and the ground floor. A malfunctioning or unreliable elevator, particularly automobile lifts, can create significant disruptions to a garage’s operations. If an elevator is […]

In last month’s issue, we introduced the concept of branding and talked about why you would want to implement a consistent brand across the communications touchpoints for your parking business (see “Positioning Your Parking Brand to Benefit Your Business,” pages 34-35, Parking Today, July 2024).   It’s important to present a cohesive and differentiated brand […]

The Melody of Your Business   I love music. One of the things I appreciate most about it is that it gives me a way of expressing myself when I’m at a loss for words. One of the best examples of this is a song I added to my wife Jill’s playlist a couple of […]

How Technology Can Help Us with What We All Need: Purpose, Progress, and Belonging   The parking and transportation industry may not be glamorous, but it is undeniably important. Often, the value we add goes unrecognized and underappreciated. It’s crucial that I don’t project this lack of appreciation onto my employees, coworkers, leaders, and partners. […]

Unlocking Team Motivation: A Leader’s Guide   When your team is motivated, management can be a joy. Tasks are completed efficiently, and there’s a palpable sense of enthusiasm and energy. Conversely, when your team isn’t motivated, management can feel like an endless uphill battle — an exhausting struggle that drains both you and your team. […]

What We Can Learn from Campus Parking   Important as institutions of higher learning and pillars of research, colleges and universities also serve another critical function by acting as hotbeds of innovation. As this month’s issue of Parking Today amply illustrates, U.S. universities devote considerable time and attention to the subject of parking, offering key […]

INNOVATOR IN ACTION Jim Gibbs has been pursuing software development practically his entire life. The co-founder and chief executive officer of MeterFeeder, Inc. — the Pittsburgh-based provider of digital parking payment and enforcement solutions — began writing code as a child, inspired by his love of video games.    “I realized there are people who […]

Parking Pitch Competition Highlights Emerging Technologies   As innovation continues to transform the parking industry and the broader mobility sector, newer companies and existing firms with new technologies can face difficulty gaining attention in a rapidly expanding and increasingly diversifying marketplace.     Looking to help such companies in their bid to obtain greater visibility and […]