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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IPMI members maximize their access to our unparalleled network and community of parking, transportation, and mobility professionals and organizations.
With cutting edge-research and publications, members gain the information and expertise they need to streamline and advance their operations.
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.
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Register for IPMI’s members-only roundtable dedicated to finding the balance and prioritizing competing stakeholder groups in dynamic, high-demand environments. Our discussion will zero in on residential parking needs and programs, especially where they are in fierce competition with other patron segments in both municipal and academic settings. Â
The call for nominations will be open January 21 though February 11, 2026.
Excellent customer service and effective enforcement don’t have to be at odds. Frontline teams can move beyond rigid rule-following to become empowered problem-solvers, enhancing the customer experience while maintaining accountability and policy integrity.
San Diego, CA — EnSight Technologies, a leading provider of vision-based parking intelligence and guidance solutions, announced that it has been approved as an authorized affiliate of Lion National Corp under its cooperative purchasing contract #02-139 with OMNIA Partners.
Dallas, TX – JustPark, the leading event parking technology provider in the United States has announced an expanded partnership with American Airlines Center (AAC), home of the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars. The deal, which also sees JustPark become an Official Sponsor of AAC, builds on a long-standing relationship between the two organizations and introduces new parking solutions, designed to further enhance the fan experience at every game.
Parkpliant, a leading provider of parking compliance and conversion services, is pleased to announce that Rebecca Groth has joined the company as Director of Sales and Marketing. With more than a decade of experience in the parking, transportation, and mobility industry, Rebecca brings a proven track record of driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships, and parking enforcement expertise across both public and private sectors.
Professional Development
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.
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.
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 Professionalâ„¢ (PECP) is the next step in your career path as a parking enforcement professional.
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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Extreme weather events are becoming a more regular occurrence. As I write this blog, large portions of the country are digging out from significant winter weather events – many of whom do not experience ice, snow and subzero temperatures on a regular (or even occasional!) basis.
The California Mobility & Parking Association (CMPA) surveyed agencies throughout California from December 10, 2025, through January 10, 2026, to understand the use and impact of Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs) in parking enforcement. Across CMPA respondents, BWC adoption in parking enforcement is emerging but not yet widespread.
As parking professionals, we are very comfortable with providing parking as a service. People visit our parking location because it is close to where they want to go. The actual experience of parking is not the event that they are looking forward to, it is part of a process to get to that event. So, what happens when parking IS the main event? It means that professionals that are used to providing efficient and effective service now need to consider another aspect – hospitality.
Parking is attracting more legislative attention today than at any point in recent memory. Bills related to parking fees, enforcement practices, towing, parking requirements, and local authority are appearing with greater frequency across state legislatures. This trend is not coincidental. It is rooted in a fundamental shift in how local governments fund themselves.
The Accredited Parking Organization program recognizes parking, transportation, and mobility organizations that have achieved a comprehensive standard of excellence. It focuses on best practices in responsible parking management and operations, access management, customer service, professional development, security, sustainability, and more. The APO with Distinction designation is reserved for organizations that exceed the standard of excellence.
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