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Another year is drawing to a close, and in the parking world, as with the rest of the world, it has been a bit crazy.

The pandemic has changed our society in large and small ways. In my opinion, one of the more significant impacts has been the large-scale acceptance

We humans don’t always look at situations rationally. We tend to jump to conclusions, share incorrect information, spin a story, and assume that something that

I hope everyone is enjoying the summer of 2022. In addition to the record heat, gas prices have also been at an all-time high (even adjusting

A person drives to a parking location, parks, and leaves to go and do whatever they have planned for the day. This activity is repeated millions

It was great to see everyone at the PIE show in Reno last month. If you didn’t attend this year, you missed out. John and

Much like the wildflowers that are plentiful during this time of year here in Texas, the parking market seems to be in full bloom. Things

Spring is finally here for many of us, at least for the Northern Hemisphere, and along with the re-emergence of nature, we humans seem to

Dear Kevin,  There has been a lot of news about fake QR codes on parking meters being used to scam people here in Texas. Should

Pick your poison: wine, roses, or gourmet chocolates. None of these items are enough to make most people forgive a breach of trust.  Not surprisingly,

Dear Kevin,  I run a small private parking operation and have added a new parking lot as our first enforcement location. Do you have any

November is a busy month, with both Thanksgiving and the IPMI Conference occurring at the end of the month. I don’t recall a significant parking

As we move into the last quarter of 2021, it seems that despite the ongoing COVID struggles, we have learned to live with the virus

While we are not feeling it yet here in Central Texas, fall is on the way. It brings the promise of cooler temperatures and the

What a difference a year makes. It was great to see everyone at the PIE show last month in Dallas. While I do love remote

It is hard to believe, but the first major in-person parking conference since COIVD is upon us. I am looking forward to seeing everyone in

As the Summer of 2021 begins, we seem to be quickly moving into a new normal of coexisting with COVID. At least here in the

While 2021 continues to fly past at a quick pace, it seems we might be heading out of the COVID-induced fog here in the United

Spring is in full swing this month. Hopefully, it is warming up in your part of the world. I, for one, am happy to feel

In the Shakespeare play “Julius Caesar,” the line “Beware the ides of March” foretells an upcoming adverse situation, at least for the title character. The

In this month of February, thoughts turn to love and relationships. Every good relationship, both personal and professional, is built on trust and a general

Happy New Year, everyone! After a crazy 2020, I am sure we are all looking forward to the new year with a mix of excitement

It is hard to believe, but we are at the close of what has been a crazy year. This month also marks the first anniversary

The ability to locate, pay, and interact with parking using a mobile app has been available for many years. However, the pandemic’s impacts have caused

While many children (and some adults) are looking forward to the sweet rewards of trick or treating on Halloween, this month’s question has to do

It is hard to believe it is already September of 2020! By the time you read this summer will be close to officially ending, and

While the seemingly endless fight against the coronavirus continues, evidence of our movement toward the new normal is starting to appear. Our question this month

It certainly has been an unpredictable and ever-changing year for just about all of us. While some businesses have begun to bring their teams back

As we adapt to the new “normal” in a world with COVID-19, businesses inside and outside of parking are dealing with the new reality of

I hope this May edition of Ask Kevin Anything finds all of you safe and healthy. I am optimistic that by the time you read this,

As the oft-quoted line from a Robert Burns’ poem eloquently remarks, “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” Sometimes, the things we

In this month’s edition of Ask Kevin Anything, we have a question about the changing landscape of mobile payments in the U.S. parking markets.  

Welcome to February’s edition of Ask Kevin Anything: the monthly parking technology question and answer column. This month we discuss what you could call a

Happy New Year, and welcome back to the second edition of Ask Kevin Anything (AKA), the monthly parking technology advice column. If you missed the