Editor’s Note … October 2024

October 1, 2024

Parking’s Role in Fostering Safer, Smarter Cities As urban landscapes evolve and the march toward smarter cities picks up pace, the role of parking is stepping into the spotlight in new ways. Once on the periphery of the smart city movement, parking is gaining recognition as a vital element in the ongoing efforts to enhance […]

Suicide Prevention and Awareness in the Parking Industry

September 26, 2024

By Clarena Tobon Editor’s note: September is Suicide Prevention Month. With this in mind, Parking Today seeks to raise awareness of this important topic and highlight its importance within the parking sector. Suicide prevention is a critical topic for every industry, and the parking industry is no exception. Although this sector may appear […]

BREAKING NEWS – EXCLUSIVE: Flash Launches $85M Special Purpose Vehicle to Offer Flexible Payment Options

September 5, 2024

By Jay Landers Austin, Texas, Sept. 5, 2024 – In what it bills as a first for the parking industry, parking and electric vehicle (EV) charging technology provider Flash has secured $85 million in debt financing to form a new special purpose vehicle (SPV) designed to offer clients an expanded range of flexible payment […]

Kicking Inefficiency to the Curb

September 1, 2024

Helping Cities Maximize Valuable Curb Real Estate By Jay Landers Most well-run cities focus on water, energy, waste, highways, and parks, because everyone agrees they are essential items of infrastructure that require management. Cities and utilities work diligently to balance supply and demand, see to maintenance, and adapt when the needs of a […]

Park Now, Expand Later

September 1, 2024

A new 12-level aboveground parking garage in downtown Dallas can accommodate up to 15 more floors of potential future development. By Jay Landers Opened this past May, the 12-level, $66.8-million garage located at the corner of Jackson and Market streets in downtown Dallas offers more than just new parking. With its rounded corners […]

Using Design Elements to Create Lasting First Impressions

September 1, 2024

How to choose parking facility closure solutions that are as attractive as they are reliable By Heather Bender Whether encountered at a suburban healthcare complex or on the streets of a major metropolis, the design and aesthetics of parking facilities convey a lot about the values of the institutions or individuals who own […]

Empty Downtowns Bring New Challenges

September 1, 2024

Strategy, Technology are Keys to Enticing Parking Customers By Benjamin Sands and Rob McConnell There are no cookie-cutter solutions to managing parking operations. Every city — every neighborhood — is different, with its own unique challenges and needs. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this has never been more apparent. In this […]

Leading Change … September 2024

September 1, 2024

The Future of Parking: AI’s Role in Revolutionizing Parking Management in the UK Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming various sectors, and parking management is no exception. The integration of AI in parking systems not only adds convenience but also addresses broader urban issues such as traffic congestion, pollution, and efficient space utilization. From my […]

Every Percentage Point Counts

September 1, 2024

High-Accuracy ALPR Systems Offer Better Returns on Investment By Matthew Willenbrink Automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology is not all the same. Even minor improvements in system accuracy, coupled with robust features, can lead to significant enhancements in a parking operator’s financial performance. In the dynamic world of parking management, the precision of […]

Innovation Navigator … September 2024

September 1, 2024

The Necessity of ‘Reinventing the Wheel’ in the Parking Industry When it comes to innovation, it’s often said that we “should not reinvent the wheel.” However, history shows us the flaws in this perspective. The wheel itself has been reinvented countless times, evolving from a simple rounded stone slab to the sophisticated rubber-tired mechanisms […]

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