The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is the largest community for parking, transportation, and mobility professionals in the world. We welcome you to our community, where you will have access to best-in-class learning, a powerful network, and tools you need for success.
IPMI offers all the resources of the world’s largest parking, transportation, and mobility association, coupled with the benefits of close-knit community.
IPMI members maximize their access to our unparalleled network and community of parking, transportation, and mobility professionals and organizations.
Research, Trends, & Industry News
With cutting edge-research and publications, members gain the information and expertise they need to streamline and advance their operations.
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.
Parksmart Advisors lead clients through the GBCI certification process for high-performing, sustainable parking structure design and construction.
Offered by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) and Green Business Certification Institute (GBCI) alongside the suite of LEED rating systems, Parksmart is the only rating system dedicated to improving the quality and performance of parking structures. As a unique building type, these structures offer unique opportunities to drive greater sustainability practices and outcomes at the intersection of parking, transportation, and mobility.
Accredited Parking Organization (APO) is a designation for parking, transportation, and mobility organizations that have achieved a comprehensive standard of excellence.
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.
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.
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.
Parking Enforcement & Compliance Professional™ (PECP) is the next step in your career path as a parking enforcement professional.
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.
Don’t take our word for it. Hear it from our members.
IPMI values each voice, and works to fill the specific needs of each individual member of our community.
“IPMI has been the backdrop of my curbside and parking professional life for the past ten years. Introducing me and my team to new operational and policy ideas, existing and emerging technology, and colleagues from across the country and world. IPMI listens to the needs of its membership, creating ways to connect and learn from each other that bring value and insights. On a regular basis, my municipal network peers provide support to each other thanks to the connections made through IPMI.”
Alyssa Alt /
Manager Curbside & Parking, City of Denver Department of Transportation & Infrastructure
“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
“Being a part of the IPMI community has been a tremendous asset for me personally and professionally. I have benefited from connections to partners across the industry and have taken advantage of IPMI’s many opportunities for information sharing and connection – the magazine, committees, Shoptalks, webinars, and in-person events like the national conference. I highly recommend that anybody in the parking and mobility industry be a part of IPMI and contribute to and benefit from the community and knowledge sharing it offers.”
Kevin White, AICP, PTMP /
Parking and Mobility Consultant, Walker Consultants
“Over the past 20 years of my membership, I have found IPMI to be an incredible resource, not only for expanding my knowledge of parking and mobility but also for fostering meaningful, long-term relationships with industry peers. I am a small business owner, and IPMI has been instrumental in helping me open doors and unlock opportunities to showcase my company. It provided pathways for growth by offering opportunities to collaborate with peers, customers, and agencies within the organization. I am truly grateful for IPMI’s support and the role it has played in my professional journey and business development in this ever-evolving industry.”
Susan Cole /
Owner/President, Cole Ticket Solutions, Inc.
“I have been a proud member of IPMI since 2007, and it has been an invaluable resource throughout my career in the industry. IPMI has provided me with countless opportunities to share my expertise, engage in meaningful collaborations, and learn from an incredible network of professionals worldwide. The support and resources I’ve received have not only advanced my professional development but also allowed me to contribute to the growth of others in the field. IPMI truly fosters a spirit of connection, innovation, and mutual support that continues to shape our industry. I am glad to be part of the IPMI family!”
