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Membership

IPMI offers all the resources of the world’s largest parking, transportation, and mobility association, coupled with the benefits of close-knit community.

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IPMI members maximize their access to our unparalleled network and community of parking, transportation, and mobility professionals and organizations.

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Research, Trends, & Industry News

With cutting edge-research and publications, members gain the information and expertise they need to streamline and advance their operations.

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Education & Advancement

Learning opportunities include in-person events like the annual Conference & Expo and Leadership Summit, live virtual events, a comprehensive library of on-demand courses, and certificates and credentials.

Latest News

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Posted Mar 12, 2025

Mobile Smart City Pango Expands Services in Mount Pleasant, NY

Mount Pleasant, NY – Mobile Smart City Pango, a leading provider of mobile payment solutions for parking and transit services, is excited to announce its expansion in Mount Pleasant, NY. This strategic move aims to enhance the parking experience for residents and visitors by offering a convenient and user-friendly mobile payment app. The Pango Mobile Payment App allows users to manage their parking experience effortlessly through their smartphones. With features such as credit/debit card payments, Pango Wallet, and support for PayPal and Venmo, the app provides multiple funding source choices. Users can also manage their accounts, add, or delete vehicles, review parking history, and more through the app or the website www.mypango.com. “We are thrilled to be expanding our solutions with the Town of Mount Pleasant and bring our innovative mobile payment solutions to the community,” said John J. Incandela, CEO of Mobile Smart City Pango. “Our goal is to make parking seamless and convenient as possible for everyone.” The expansion includes the introduction of designated Pango daily parking spots at the Valhalla and Hawthorne parking lots. These spots are reserved exclusively for Pango users, ensuring a hassle-free parking experience. The app also offers real-time enforcement and traffic analytics, further enhancing the efficiency of parking operations in the town. Residents and visitors can start using the Pango app by downloading it from the app store or visiting www.mypango.com. The app is free to download, and users only pay for parking plus a convenience fee. The 24/7 Customer Care Call Center is available for support at 1-877-697-2646. For more information about Mobile Smart City Pango and its services, please visit www.mypango.com or contact Mark Tulloch at mtulloch@mobilesmart.city or call 1-844-726-4644. About Smart Mobile City Pango Mobile Smart City Pango, a division of Mobile Smart City Corp., is a Fintech company providing mobile payment services for parking, transit, ride-hail, and other city services. Its offerings include mobile payments, enforcement, permits, navigation, contactless solutions, and smart routing. The company’s headquarters is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Posted Mar 12, 2025

Portier USA Provides State-of-the-Art Parking Guidance Technology for Groundbreaking Commuter Garage in Northern Virginia

Woodbridge, VA — Portier USA today announced that it has completed installation of a state-of-the-art smart parking technology suite at the new Neabsco Mills Potomac Commuter Garage in Woodbridge Virginia, marking a significant milestone in regional transit infrastructure. Portier’s smart parking technology provides real-time information to OmniRide commuters about how many parking spaces are available in the garage, and where they can be found. Supported by a $5.2 million investment from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA), this groundbreaking facility offers over 1,400 parking spaces for commuters. “The Neabsco Mills Potomic Commuter Garage is a perfect example of how innovative technology and smart infrastructure can come together to improve the daily commute,” said Steve Gorski, Vice President of Portier USA. “This technology will make parking simple and convenient for commuters, dramatically improving the commuting experience and reducing congestion on nearby roads.” The Neabsco Mills Potomac Commuter Garage smart parking technology suite includes: 1,200 Portier Sonic Parking Guidance Sensors, which monitor space availability in real time. 40 Digital Displays, which inform drivers of how many spaces are available and their exact location. Rooftop Ultrasonic Counters and Outdoor Camera System, providing precise rooftop and outdoor parking availability information. Unified Cloud-Based Software to control the entire system, ensuring seamless integration and user experience. “The Neabsco Mills Potomic Commuter Garage represents an important step in improving transportation infrastructure and reducing congestion in Prince William County,” said Gorski. “The strategic location of the garage and the smart parking amenities it offers will ease traffic flow along I-95 and provide a convenient and reliable parking option for park-and-ride commuters.” About Portier USA Portier USA is the US branch of Portier, one of the world’s leading and most innovative providers of parking guidance technology. Portier has provided parking guidance solutions for more than 20 years, and currently covers nearly 400,000 parking spaces globally. In addition to the company’s industry-leading camera-based, sonic, and counter guidance systems, Portier also offers Portier Wayfinding, a groundbreaking web-based platform showing parkers real-time occupancy information to help direct them to parking facilities with available parking. Portier can be found online at http://portier.host.

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Posted Mar 07, 2025

Survision and ParkMobile Announce Seamless Integration to Enhance Parking Enforcement

Miami, FL – Survision, a global leader in Vehicle Identification technology, has successfully integrated its advanced Cloud Parking Enforcement Software, PlatEnforce, with ParkMobile, a leading mobile parking payment platform. This strategic software integration enables parking operators to seamlessly enforce paid parking policies at sites using ParkMobile, improving efficiency and compliance. With this integration, parking operators leveraging ParkMobile’s system can now automatically validate payments and enforce parking violations in real time using Survision’s PlatEnforce. This reduces the reliance on manual enforcement and enhances accuracy, ensuring a streamlined parking experience for both operators and customers. Key Benefits of the Integration: New Flexibility for Operators: Survision Solution can be easily moved from one vehicle to another Automated Parking Enforcement: PlatEnforce seamlessly cross-references Parkmobile transactions, identifying violations instantly. Enhanced Accuracy and Efficiency: Eliminates human errors associated with manual enforcement methods. Cloud-Based Solution: Offers remote access and real-time enforcement data, improving operational flexibility. Seamless User Experience: Ensures a frictionless process for customers, with fewer disputes and increased compliance. “I have always admired ParkMobile’s mission to make cities more livable, and I am thrilled that Survision’s vehicle identification technology can play a key role in enhancing this vision. By integrating our advanced solutions, we can provide a seamless parking experience for users while helping operators improve efficiency and compliance. This partnership is another step toward creating smarter, more enjoyable urban environments for everyone.” Laura Caillot, Managing Director at Survision LLC The integration is now live and available to parking operators utilizing ParkMobile’s payment system, allowing them to enhance enforcement strategies and maximize revenue while ensuring fair parking compliance. For more information on how this integration can benefit your parking operation, visit survisiongroup.com/platenforce and https://parkmobile.io/.

Professional Development

Education & Advancement

Accredited Parking Organization

Accredited Parking Organization (APO) is a designation for parking, transportation, and mobility organizations that have achieved a comprehensive standard of excellence.

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Parking, Transportation & Mobility Professional™ (PTMP™ )

IPMI offers industry-leading certification that places those who earn the designations as the leaders of the profession. The PTMP credential is respected worldwide as the leading parking and mobility credential.

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Conference & Expo

The IPMI Conference & Expo brings together professionals representing every level of experience and segment of the parking, transportation, and mobility industry. The event delivers four days of exceptional education, the largest display of parking- and mobility-specific technology and innovations, networking, and the opportunity to connect with a global community – to advance the industry.

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On-Site Training

Employees are an organization’s most valuable asset. An investment in staff training and education brings a high rate of return in job performance and satisfaction. IPMI offers custom, agency-specific trainings on these topics for your staff. Our training team is made up of industry veterans who can help your organization soar.

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Parking Enforcement & Compliance Professional™ (PECP™ )

Parking Enforcement & Compliance Professional™ (PECP) is the next step in your career path as a parking enforcement professional.

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Virtual Education

Virtual education includes live online training in the form of webinars, Frontline training , and instructor-led learning courses. IPMI also offers a robust online library for on-demand learning.

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“IPMI has been transformative for my career development, connecting me with mentors and industry leaders who challenged me to push beyond my comfort zone. Through this invaluable network, I’ve gained the confidence to make bold decisions and stay ahead of emerging technologies. The exposure to innovative vendors, peer insights, and cutting-edge solutions has strengthened my credibility with administration and enhanced my ability to drive meaningful change in parking and transportation operations.”

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Executive Director, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
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Tanara Teal-Tate, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

“Being a member of IPMI has played such an important part in advancing my professional career and developing leadership skills. Whether it’s obtaining highly regarded certifications, continued learning of industry trends, or having the opportunity to present on technical and workplace matters, IPMI has created an environment to move our industry forward. One of the most meaningful benefits of the membership is being a part of the diverse network of connections and partners!”

Mark Santos, P.E., CAPP /
Director of Operations, Walker Consultants
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Mark Santos, Walker Consultants

“IPMI has been instrumental in expanding my professional network. Through their events and resources, I have been able to raise my voice, share my expertise, and connect with key industry leaders. These experiences have not only increased my visibility but have also opened new doors for collaboration and growth in my career.”

Madison Huemmer /
Head of Market Transformation, ParkMobile, LLC
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Madison Huemmer, ParkMobile

“IPMI has been diligent about creating avenues to truly make a difference. Through IPMI, my personal journey has allowed me to invest in myself, light the path forward, and elevate other voices in the industry.”

Joseph R Madison II /
Assistant Transit Program Delivery Manager, Georgia Department of Transportation
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“IPMI membership has been an invaluable resource to me throughout my career in the parking industry. The relationships I’ve built through IPMI have opened doors to meaningful partnerships and new opportunities I never thought possible. Through IPMI’s education and resources, I’ve gained insights into the latest trends and leading technologies, keeping me well-informed and prepared for future shifts in the parking and mobility industry. Being part of IPMI means not just staying informed but also contributing to the advancement of our industry.”

Mike Tudor, PTMP /
Executive Director, Parking Authority of River City, Inc.
Mike Tudor, Parking Authority of River City
Mike Tudor, Parking Authority of River City

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Leadership Training/Education

On-Demand Education: Conflict Resolution

This self-paced eLearning course intends to educate anyone who interacts with customers in the parking, transportation, and mobility industry. This course was designed to offer basic conflict resolution knowledge to front line personnel, managers who interact with or manage those that interact with peers, co-workers, and customers.

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Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back

I recently dove into the world of planning after being dedicated to the parking industry for 20 years.  In my previous parking career, I had the opportunity to scratch the surface of grants. However, as a planner I dove headfirst into the world of grants, specifically transportation-focused Federal Funding Pursuits.  I quickly got on board learning grant jargon -NOFO, BCA, Justice 40, LMI, etc. Throughout my entire learning process, my parking hat was still on.  I simply refuse to take it off. Old habits, right?! I remember saying to myself while proposing projects, “Why didn’t I look into grants for that and this?” There were so many parallels between parking operations/planning and transportation planning!  Harris County was awarded the 2022 SMART grant for $2M due to a well-thought-out and executed planning study. In all my years as a parking consultant, my biggest frustration was the study never leaving the shelf. This alone justified my career shift to county planning and allowed gaps to be bridged. Unfortunately, with the current administration in DC, many organizations fear not seeing grants come to fruition. If this is the case, planning and construction efforts impacting transportation and safety may be negatively impacted and studies may be put back on the shelf. Comprehensive planning and outreach are vital to set the stage for grants. While we sit tight and rely on our decision-makers in DC, I encourage us to continue to plan and conduct studies, bringing to light the need for infrastructure and/or improvements. Nicole Chinea, CAPP, is a Senior Planner for Harris County. Nicole can be reached at nicole.chinea@harriscountytx.gov.

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Changing Leadership Styles: Is It Too Late?

As leadership dynamics shift within workplaces, many experienced managers wonder if it’s too late to change their leadership style. The answer is simple: it’s never too late. Leadership is a skill, not a fixed trait, and it can evolve throughout your career. Why Change? The traditional, top-down leadership style is no longer as effective in a world that values collaboration, transparency, and empathy. Today’s leaders are expected to inspire, empower, and adapt. If you’ve been leading a certain way for years, it may feel daunting to shift styles. But making small changes can enhance your leadership and improve team engagement. The First Step: Self-Reflection Before making changes, take time for self-reflection. Ask yourself: How do I handle feedback? How do I engage with my team—do I empower or direct? How do I manage conflict? Identifying areas for improvement will help you focus on where change is needed. Reflection is key to unlocking your potential for growth. Overcoming the Fear of Change Many leaders fear that changing their style will disrupt their team’s dynamics. But the truth is, small adjustments can have a huge impact. Start by delegating more, actively listening, and building trust. Your team will appreciate your willingness to evolve. Practical Steps for Overcoming your Fear Seek Feedback: Regularly ask for input from your team to guide your growth. Invest in Learning: Read leadership books or attend workshops to gain new insights. Lead by Example: Show your team that change is possible by modeling the behavior you want to see. Be Patient: Change takes time, so be kind to yourself as you evolve. In conclusion, it’s never too late to improve your leadership style. Leadership is a journey, and every step you take to grow will help you become a more effective, authentic leader. Authentic is the goal! Tavris Parker, CAPP, is a Parking Operations Manager for the City of Virginia Beach. Tavris can be reached at TParker@vbgov.com.

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What Happened to the Family in Parking?

As business’ grow and corporations take over the Mom and Pop Organizations, where are the companies that used to promote themselves as a family? In the parking and transportation industry we seem to have lost the family feel in the last few years. As companies are expanding, and bottom lines are scrutinized more than ever, what are you doing to ensure your employees are happy? What are you doing to support your employee’s growth and expansion? With major parking and transportation companies growing and expanding the amount of employees they have, how is it possible to treat your team as you once used to? I feel this is an ever growing topic that is harder than ever to compare how it once was. As inflation has hit and the price of items have changed, things are no longer appreciated the same way they used to. A $5 Starbucks gift card only goes so far and often a pizza party is under appreciated. What solution do you see in the future to bring back the family in corporations without breaking the bank or budget? How can we appreciate our employees in a way that personally and economically effects them? Tate Misiaszek, CAPP is a Project Manager for LAZ Parking. You can reach Tate at TMisiaszek@lazparking.com.

Certification Magazine Training/Education

CAPP Professional: Laura Lierz, CAPP

Laura Lierz, CAPP, is the Vice President of Education & Municipal Services at Reimagined Parking. Find out why she earned her CAPP and how it’s impacted her career.

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