How Advanced Parking Guidance Systems Boost Security and Efficiency

May 20, 2025

By Steve Gorski Parking facilities face ongoing security challenges, from vehicle theft and vandalism to unauthorized access and general safety concerns. Traditional surveillance methods, such as security patrols and fixed-position cameras, have been effective to some extent, but advancements in parking guidance systems now provide an integrated approach to security and surveillance that is both […]

Parking Tech’s Most Underused Feature: Common Sense

May 15, 2025

By Katherine Beaty Let’s get this out of the way: I love parking technology. I’ve built it, sold it, implemented it, and used it to solve real operational problems. But you know what I’ve also seen? Tech implemented so poorly it created more issues than it solved. That’s because the most underused feature in any […]

Not Just a Garage but a Landmark

May 1, 2025

The Kansas City International Airport parking garage combines cutting-edge design, sustainability, and passenger convenience with a stunning ventilated glass façade. By Bill Smith When most people think of parking, they don’t think of architectural excellence. Typically, parking garages are viewed as boring, utilitarian structures rather than striking architectural examples. But boring and merely functional wouldn’t […]

Parking Origin Stories: Scott Gould, Senior Vice President of Business Development at Parker Technology

May 1, 2025

Parking Origin Stories is a series about the personal stories of passionate parking professionals — how they arrived in parking, their journey from that first step until today, and everything that’s inspired them along the way. In this installment, we share the origin story of Scott Gould, the senior vice president of business development at […]

Making Parking Smarter with Seamless Data Standards

May 1, 2025

Adopting a common data framework can simplify integrations, improve management, increase compliance, and enhance user experiences in parking and curbside operations. By Jacob Larson In today’s fast-moving technological environment, businesses, cities, and service providers rely on seamless integrations to manage growing data sources, expand operations, and enhance customer experiences. However, without a shared framework for […]

Raising the Bar for Enforcement Professionals

May 1, 2025

IPMI’s PECP credential equips frontline staff with skills, confidence, and industry recognition. By Jay Landers Last November, the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) announced the launch of its new Parking Enforcement & Compliance Professional (PECP) micro-credential. Since then, the PECP has quickly emerged as a key professional development tool for frontline parking enforcement and […]

Parking Playbook: Oregon’s Guide to Smarter Spaces

May 1, 2025

Oregon’s new “Parking Management Jump Start Guide” helps cities of all sizes navigate the complexities of parking management with real-world case studies and practical tools. By Evan Manvel In October 2024, the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) — the state’s land use planning agency — published the “Parking Management Jump Start Guide,” […]

PCI 500 Fitness Challenge Boosts Workplace Wellness

May 1, 2025

PCI’s annual fitness challenge fosters teamwork, wellness, and company-wide engagement through friendly competition. By Zoe Robinette and John Groden In May 2025, Parking Concepts, Inc. (PCI) invites its employees to lace up their shoes and prepare for the 7th Annual PCI 500 Fitness Challenge. Teams from coast to coast will come together in friendly rivalry, […]

Industry News … May 2025

May 1, 2025

Sponsored by Toledo Ticket Technologies Access and mobility solutions provider FAAC Parking Solutions announced the introduction of distinct leadership for its two flagship product lines: HUB Parking Technology and TIBA Parking Systems. As part of the new organizational structure, FAAC Technologies has appointed Robert Kempton, its business unit director, as interim general manager of HUB North […]

People Compliance: Trust but Verify

May 1, 2025

By Colleen Gallion “Colleen, I need you to fire them!” is not my favorite way to start a day. However, it seemed that the company’s owner felt this was urgent. “What happened?” I asked. I’m expecting to hear about someone punching a co-worker, stealing money from the company, or showing up to work under the […]

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