MPS Sues PRRS, LAZ Parking for Patent Infringement Claims 

Opening a legal battle that could have major ramifications for the automated parking monitoring and enforcement sector, Municipal Parking Services Inc. (MPS) — the maker of the SafetyStick and other automated parking detection and violation enforcement equipment — recently filed a lawsuit alleging patent infringement against the parking compliance company Parking Revenue Recovery Services Inc. (PRRS) and parking operator LAZ Parking. 

Parking Giant EasyPark Becomes ‘Arrive’ After Acquiring Rights from Flash 

On June 12, the digital parking and mobility solutions giant EasyPark announced that it had rebranded itself under the new name Arrive, which it had to obtain the rights to use from the parking technology provider Flash. 

Parking App SpotHero Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Pricing Practices 

Parking reservation platform SpotHero Inc. faces a federal class action lawsuit accusing the company of deceptive pricing practices by concealing mandatory service fees until late in the checkout process. 

Moving from Silos to Systems: The Case for Integrated Digital Parking Management

Parking reservation platform SpotHero Inc. faces a federal class action lawsuit accusing the company of deceptive pricing practices by concealing mandatory service fees until late in the checkout process. 

Unlocking Parking Innovation with Data Standards

During the past several years, the parking industry has seen the development of two critical parking data standards: the Curb Data Specification (CDS) from the Open Mobility Foundation (OMF) and the data specifications developed by the Alliance for Parking Data Standards (APDS).

A Garage that Shines

In fall 2024, the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) within Sam Houston State University completed a 328,000-square-foot parking garage that accentuates the college’s presence in Conroe, Texas, about 40 miles north of Houston.

5 Digital Parking Pitfalls and How Smart Operators Avoid Them

Digital parking is here to stay, so avoid these five costly mistakes and stay ahead of the curve. By Dan Roarty Our world has gone digital, and parking is finally catching up with a reimagined experience that meets modern driver expectations. Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and cameras have suddenly enabled operators to seamlessly connect a […]

Why I Love Parking

I never imagined that my career as an architect would lead me to parking. If you had asked me when I was starting out if I planned to design parking structures, I probably would have laughed.

The Lost Art of the Parking Audit

Although automation has transformed parking operations, regular audits remain essential to catching hidden revenue leaks and operational inefficiencies. By Joseph Dudek We’ve all heard the saying, “Set it and forget it.” In the parking world, this mindset often translates to, “If it’s automated, it must be foolproof.” Many operators and property owners view automation as […]

Where Parking Professionals Connect

From fresh formats to renewed focus, PIE25 charted a path forward. By Jay Landers Parking Today Media’s Parking Industry Expo (PIE) returned to Schaumburg, Illinois, this spring for its 25th edition, bringing together professionals from across the industry for four days of programming, networking, and innovation. Held March 31 through April 3 at the Schaumburg […]

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