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CAPP Chat

October 13, 2022

REGISTER HERE. CAPP Chat Join members and staff to find out more about CAPP!  

Frontline Fundamentals: October 11: Leading From the Second Chair: The Importance of Empowering Others

October 11, 2022

Presented by: Mike Tudor, CAPP  REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member rate: $35 registration fee.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Join today and find out more about member benefits here. Frontline trainings Read More »

Online Instructor-Led Learning: Analysis & Applications of Technology

September 29, 2022

Data is all around us, and data-driven decision making is key to operational success. But what exactly is data and how can parking and mobility operations make use of it? Explore the various data sources prevalent in the industry, how data is stored in the back end of the many Read More »

Awards Chat

September 22, 2022

REGISTER HERE. A live, interactive discussion of the IPMI Awards Programs. This year’s Call for Awards will be open in late Fall 2022/early Winter 2023. Get all the details and information you need in advance to apply. Explore the Awards of Excellence and the Professional Recognition Program, learn about revisions Read More »

Online Instructor-Led Learning: Wicked Problem Solving

Presented by:  Andy Hornett, PhD. IPMI’s online, instructor-led course Wicked Problem Solving provides industry leaders with the information, strategies, and tools they need to solve difficult and persistent organizational problems. Attendees will be presented with real-life problems, inspired by true case studies and issues faced by our industry leaders. This Read More »

Online Instructor-Led Learning: Wicked Problem Solving

September 20, 2022

Presented by:  Andy Hornett, PhD. IPMI’s online, instructor-led course Wicked Problem Solving provides industry leaders with the information, strategies, and tools they need to solve difficult and persistent organizational problems. Attendees will be presented with real-life problems, inspired by true case studies and issues faced by our industry leaders. This Read More »

New Member Chat

September 15, 2022

REGISTER HERE. New Member Chat Join members and staff to network and find out more about member benefits.  

IPMI Webinar: Everything You Wanted to Know About EV Charging But Were Afraid to Ask

September 14, 2022

Everything You Wanted to Know About EV Charging But Were Afraid to Ask REGISTER HERE. Member Rate: $35 per webinar, or $379 for the entire annual series. Non-member rate: $85 per webinar.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Join today and find out more about member benefits here. Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: September 13 – Change Management

September 13, 2022

Presented by:  Dr. Perry Eggleston, CAPP REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member rate: $35 registration fee.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Join today and find out more about member benefits here. Frontline Read More »

36th Annual CPMA Annual Conference and Expo

IPMI Shoptalk: Innovations at the Curb

September 7, 2022

IPMI Shoptalk: Innovations at the Curb Moderated by Robert Ferrin, CAPP   Shoptalks are complimentary for all industry professionals, pre-registration required. REGISTER HERE.  Join IPMI for our online Shoptalk series addressing the parking, transportation, and mobility industry. Open to all, join us for discussions centered on best practices, next steps, Read More »

2022 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo, New Orleans, LA

July 24, 2022

Visit the 2022 Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo website. 

Conference & Expo First Timer’s Orientation Chat

July 14, 2022

REGISTER HERE. Conference & Expo First Timer’s Orientation Chat Join staff to find out more about the upcoming Conference & Expo.  

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training

June 30, 2022

REGISTER HERE.  Become a Parksmart Advisor and add this valuable credential to your resume. Lead the effort for your organization or your clients to certify high-performing parking structures. Register today and learn how to plan, initiate and execute strategies and best practices to achieve Parksmart certification for parking structures. IPMI Read More »

Free Learning Lab – Getting What You Want From Your Parking RFP, presented by ABM

June 29, 2022

Getting What You Want from Your Parking RFP: SmartParking SmartParking that’s Focused on Facility and Customer Outcomes   Register here for free.   

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training

June 28, 2022

REGISTER HERE.  Become a Parksmart Advisor and add this valuable credential to your resume. Lead the effort for your organization or your clients to certify high-performing parking structures. Register today and learn how to plan, initiate and execute strategies and best practices to achieve Parksmart certification for parking structures. IPMI Read More »

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training

June 23, 2022

REGISTER HERE.  Become a Parksmart Advisor and add this valuable credential to your resume. Lead the effort for your organization or your clients to certify high-performing parking structures. Register today and learn how to plan, initiate and execute strategies and best practices to achieve Parksmart certification for parking structures. IPMI Read More »

FPTA Summer Educational Seminar

June 22, 2022

FPTA Summer Educational Seminar June 22-23 Miami, FL

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training

June 21, 2022

REGISTER HERE.  Become a Parksmart Advisor and add this valuable credential to your resume. Lead the effort for your organization or your clients to certify high-performing parking structures. Register today and learn how to plan, initiate and execute strategies and best practices to achieve Parksmart certification for parking structures. IPMI Read More »

APO Chat

June 16, 2022

REGISTER HERE. APO Chat Join staff and APOs to explore the Accredited Parking Organization Program.  

IPMI Webinar: IPMI’s Mobility Framework in Action

June 15, 2022

IPMI Webinar: IPMI’s Mobility Framework in Action Presented by Carmen Donnell, CAPP and Nathan Berry REGISTER HERE. Member Rate: $35 per webinar, or $379 for the entire annual series. Non-member rate: $85 per webinar.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Join today and find out more about member Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: June 14 – Be Memorable: The Importance of Becoming an Office Influencer

June 14, 2022

Presented by Marcia Alvarado, PE REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member rate: $35 registration fee.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Join today and find out more about member benefits here. Frontline trainings Read More »

NEPC Annual Charity Golf Tournament

June 8, 2022

NEPC Annual Charity Golf Tournament June 8, 2022   Foxwoods Resort & Casino, Mashantucket, CT

NEPC Annual Conference & Tradeshow

NEPC Annual Conference & Tradeshow  June 8-10, 2022   Foxwoods Resort & Casino, Mashantucket, CT Register here. 

Super-Charged: Electric Vehicles & Future Trends

May 25, 2022

2022 Mobility & Innovation Summit: Super-Charged: Electric Vehicles & Future Trends Click here to register.  Free for all IPMI members! Generously supported by our Exclusive Super-Charged Sponsor, FlashParking. 

Best Practices to Avoid Parking Operation Fraud

May 18, 2022

Free Learning Lab: Reducing the Risks – Best Practices to Avoid Parking Operation Fraud, Presented by TEZ Technology   Register here for free.   

White House Releases Technical Assistance Guide to Help Communities Unlock Resources From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

White House Releases Technical Assistance Guide to Help Communities Unlock Resources From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law   Administration Highlights New Capacity from Philanthropic, Nonprofit & Labor Organizations to Help States and Cities Respond to Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity   Today, the White House released a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law technical assistance guide to help Read More »

IPMI Announces 2022-2023 CAPP Certification Board

May 16, 2022

IPMI Announces 2022-2023 CAPP Certification Board New slate of directors takes effect following the IPMI Conference & Expo July 24-27, 2022. FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA: The International Parking & Mobility Institute is pleased to announce its 2022-2023 CAPP Certification Board. Elections were held by the association in April 2022. At the Read More »

Trinity Metro Awards Connectpoint Second Contract

May 15, 2022

Fort Worth’s Trinity Metro Awards Second Digital Signage Contract to Connectpoint for Eco-Friendly, Energy Efficient, Solar-Powered Digital Bus Stops   Santa Barbara, California – Connectpoint®, a provider of ePaper technology-based real-time passenger information to the U.S. transportation industry, today announced that Fort Worth’s Trinity Metro has awarded the company a new Read More »

ParkMobile Launches in Richmond

ParkMobile Launches in Richmond, Virginia, Through a Partnership with ParkHub’s CurbTrac Platform   ParkMobile’s contactless payments are now available throughout the City of Richmond on-street locations. Richmond, Virginia –  ParkMobile will be available at all existing on-street zones in Richmond, Virginia, through its partnership with leading B2B parking technology provider, Read More »

2022-23 Board of Directors & CAPP Certification Board

May 12, 2022

IPMI Announces 2022-2023  Board of Directors and CAPP Certification Board   The International Parking & Mobility Institute is pleased to announce its 2022-2023 Board of Directors and CAPP Certification Board. Elections were held by the association in April 2022. At the conclusion of IPMI’s 2022 Parking & Mobility Conference & Read More »

Lancaster Christian Street Garage & Public Library Events

May 11, 2022

Lancaster Christian Street Garage & Public Library Events   By Larry J. Cohen, CAPP The last week of April was a historic week for the Lancaster Parking Authority and the City.  I’d like to thank everyone for their role in helping to bring to fruition a five-year effort in the Read More »

IPMI Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors

IPMI Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors New slate of directors takes effect following the IPMI Conference & Expo July 24-27, 2022. FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA: The International Parking & Mobility Institute is pleased to announce its 2022-2023 Board of Directors. Elections were held by the association in April 2022. At the Read More »

May 11 Webinar: Empowering the Parker: The Benefits of True Open Parking Ecosystem

IPMI Webinar: Empowering the Parker: The Benefits of True Open Parking Ecosystem. Presented by Kelsey Owens and Mary Kate Cunningham, Passport REGISTER HERE. Member Rate: $35 per webinar, or $379 for the entire annual series. Non-member rate: $85 per webinar.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: May 10 – Beating Burnout: Always Put Your Oxygen Mask on First

May 10, 2022

Presented by Irma Henderson, CAPP REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member rate: $35 registration fee.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Join today and find out more about member benefits here. Frontline trainings Read More »

The Parking Podcast E72: An Interview with Katherine Beaty and a Conversation about Fraud Prevention

Katherine Beaty, Vice President of Implementation with TEZ, discusses fraud prevention, TEZ and raptors.  

2022 Pennsylvania Parking Association (PPA) Conference

2022 PPA Conference and Trade Show Renaissance Allentown Hotel Allentown, PA Register here.

Understanding the Parking Lifecycle

May 9, 2022

Understanding the Parking Lifecycle   By Matt Davis We often think of structured parking as a process that begins with design and ends with the opening of a new facility. However, the parking lifecycle starts at the earliest planning stages of a project, whether expanding a campus, designing an entirely Read More »

Scott Petri Joins ParkTrans

Scott Petri Joins ParkTrans Solutions, LLC as a Principal.   Principal Kevin Woznicki is pleased to announce that Scott Petri has joined the firm as a principal. ParkTrans was formulated to identify the needs of cities, municipalities, universities and hospitals relating to parking, mobility, and curb management, and their mission Read More »

Fayetteville Transitions to ParkMobile’s Contactless Payment Solution

Fayetteville, Arkansas, Transitions all Parking Payments to ParkMobile’s Contactless Payment Solution   Fayetteville, Arkansas – ParkMobile expanded its services to the City of Fayetteville and replaced the previous parking payment provider. Through ParkMobile, users are now able to pay for on-demand parking at over 1,800 on- and off-street spaces Read More »

Parker Technology Begins Third Year of Parker Advisory Board

Parker Technology Begins Third Year of Parker Advisory Board   Indianapolis, Indiana — Parker Technology has kicked off its third year of the Parker Advisory Board. This year’s board is comprised of 7 members from various market segments across the US. These individuals meet throughout the year, with a goal Read More »

ParkEngage Transforming Parking & Transportation Experience at Yankee Stadium

May 7, 2022

ParkEngage Online Reservation System Transforming Parking and Transportation Experience at Yankee Stadium.   ParkEngage has partnered with New York City parking operator, City Parking, to provide numerous electronic reservation services at the parking facilities serving Yankee Stadium. This system will dramatically improve and expedite the parking experience for the hundreds Read More »

2022-5 Ad HUB Home Page Events

May 6, 2022

CAPP Chat

May 5, 2022

REGISTER HERE. CAPP Chat Join members and staff to find out more about CAPP!  

T2 Delivers Contactless Parking to Century Square In College Station, Texas

T2 MobilePay Delivers a Simple, Contactless Parking Experience to Century Square in College Station, Texas   Visitors of Century Square, a mixed-use development in College Station, Texas, developed by Midway, will now be able to pay for parking quickly and easily using T2 MobilePay, an innovative mobile payment platform. Developed Read More »

May 4 Shoptalk: Impartial Parking Policies and Curbside Equity

May 4, 2022

IPMI Shoptalk: Impartial Parking Policies and Curbside Equity Moderated by Matt Darst Shoptalks are complimentary for all industry professionals, pre-registration required. REGISTER HERE.  Join IPMI for our online Shoptalk series addressing the parking, transportation, and mobility industry. Open to all, join us for discussions centered on best practices, next steps, Read More »

OPA Conference and Trade Show

May 3, 2022

May 3-4 OPA Conference & Trade Show Cleveland, Ohio

Show a Little Respect

May 2, 2022

Show a Little Respect By Jennifer Carroll, CAPP In this post pandemic era, of all the challenges we face in hiring hourly team members to fill all our open positions, have you taken some time to show respect and appreciation for the team members you do have? In October 2021, Read More »

FLASH Announces Acquisition of NYC-Based Ticketech

April 29, 2022

Acquisition accelerates future-ready technology for Ticketech customers and integrates the end-to-end journey for drivers in the most dynamic mobility market on earth.   NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FLASH, the global leader in cloud parking software and mobility transformation, today announced the acquisition of Ticketech, the parking technology leader Read More »

The City of Des Moines Launches a Mobile Parking App, ParkDSM, Powered by ParkMobile

April 28, 2022

The City of Des Moines Launches a Mobile Parking App, ParkDSM, Powered by ParkMobile   DES MOINES, IOWA –  ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, announced the launch of ParkDSM, a parking app for the City of Des Moines. ParkDSM, powered by Read More »

Passport Hires Burt Arrington as General Counsel

  Passport Hires new General Counsel, Burt Arrington   Transportation software and payments company hires Burt Arrington to lead legal operations and support the company’s strategic growth plans Charlotte, North Carolina — Passport, a transportation software and payments company, is pleased to announce that D. Burt Arrington is joining Read More »

Updated Parkopedia App Aids Drivers in Japan With Industry-Leading Parking Data

  Updated Parkopedia App Aids Drivers in Japan With Industry-Leading Parking Data   Updated iOS app for the Japanese market allows drivers to find parking at more than 100,000 locations nationwide and more than 2,000 on-street locations in Tokyo Highly accurate and complete data helps drivers to comply with Read More »

CampusParc Selects Propark Mobility as New Operator of The Ohio State University Parking System

  CampusParc Selects Propark Mobility as New Operator of The Ohio State University Parking System   COLUMBUS, OHIO – CampusParc, the concessionaire for the Long-Term Parking Lease at The Ohio State University, announced today that it has selected Propark Mobility to operate The Ohio State University Parking System effective Read More »

Our Parking Management Values

Our Parking Management Values   By Tavris Parker, CAPP Recently our leadership and management team members were asked to come up with a mission statement and provide details on our values. We came up with an acronym of PARK. Our Parking Management Values are as simple as PARK! P – Read More »

PPA Heads to Allentown: Learn, Connect, and Innovate

April 25, 2022

PPA Heads to Allentown: Learn, Connect, and Innovate In just a few weeks, parking, transportation, and mobility professionals from throughout Pennsylvania and beyond will reconnect at the 2022 PPA Annual Conference & Tradeshow. This fantastic education and networking event will take place in Allentown, May 11-13. This year’s conference includes Read More »

The Parking Podcast E71: An Interview with Matthew Valera and a Conversation about Parking Guidance

Matthew Valera, Director of Municipal Sales & FL Market, discusses Parking Guidance Systems.  

April 25 Early-Bird Registration Deadline for #IPMI2022

REGISTER TODAY. Don’t miss the early-bird rates for the 2022 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo.

April 22: CAPP Scholarship Deadline #IPMI2022 in New Orleans

April 22, 2022

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW Last date to apply for CAPP scholarship funds to attend #IPMI2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  

Electrifying Thoughts on Earth Day

April 21, 2022

By Victor Hill, CAPP It’s exciting to watch how the tempo of conversation around electric vehicles is changing and auto manufacturers are showing off more and more vehicles. But I can’t help but wonder if the rush won’t have unintended consequences, and I’m not the only one. The desire to Read More »

Passport’s Enforcement Trends Survey Reveals Importance of Single Source to Manage Parking & Mobility Needs

April 20, 2022

  Passport’s Enforcement Trends survey reveals importance of using a single source to manage parking and mobility needs   More than 57 percent of parking administrators surveyed digitally enforce their curbs.   CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA — Transportation software and payments company Passport recently surveyed more than 8,000 parking officials Read More »

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Partners with ParkMobile and Expands Their Parking Payment Services

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Partners with ParkMobile and Expands Their Parking Payment Services   ParkMobile is offering convenient and contactless parking payments at over 3,000 on- and off-street parking spaces in Downtown Cedar Rapids. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA – ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in the U.S., has expanded its services Read More »

TEZ Technology Appoints Mike Simmons as CEO

App-Free Parking Software and Payments Innovator TEZ Technology Appoints Mike Simmons as CEO   Names TEZ Founder Ken Lovegreen Vice Chairman and Chief Innovation Officer. PLANO, TEXAS – App-free parking software and payments innovator TEZ Technology (“TEZ” or the “Company”) today announced it has appointed industry veteran Mike Simmons Read More »

Bethlehem Parking Authority Announces Parking Reservation App and 6th Electric Vehicle

Bethlehem Parking Authority Announces Parking Reservation App and 6th Electric Vehicle Parking Reservation App Customers visiting Bethlehem will be able to reserve their parking sessions in advance in any of the Bethlehem Parking Authority Garages by using the parking app, ParkWhiz. Through the ParkWhiz app, customers can find the Read More »

Town of Ogunquit, Maine Launches Mobile Payment Option for Parking with Passport

Town of Ogunquit, ME launches mobile payment option for parking with Passport   Ogunquit continues to innovate by offering easier ways to pay for parking with Passport OQUNQUIT, MAINE— The Town of Ogunquit launches its first mobile payment parking application with transportation software and payments company, Passport. The Passport Read More »

ParkMobile Expands Partnership with Diamond Parking to Offer More Scan to Pay Parking Payments

ParkMobile Expands Partnership with Diamond Parking to Offer More Scan to Pay Parking Payments   Diamond Parking locations across the Western United States and Western Canada will now offer ParkMobile’s convenient, easy-to-use payment system. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON–  ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in North America, has expanded their partnership with Read More »

Earth Week 2022

April 19, 2022

By Brian Shaw, CAPP As we celebrate another Earth Week this week, I am remarking on the progress Stanford continues to make in our sustainability efforts.  We are now using 100% renewable energy thanks to the recent opening of a new solar farm near Fresno, CA.  However, I also think Read More »

TPTA 2022 Conference & Tradeshow

April 18, 2022

TPTA 2022 Conference & Tradeshow April 18-21, 2022 San Antonio, TX Register here.  

From Change Management to Resiliency

April 17, 2022

By Kathleen Federici, M.Ed. This blog in its entirety was originally published by Training Industry in Training Industry Magazine’s Spring 2022 edition. Change management projects and initiatives sometimes fail because the people involved are not resilient enough to deal with the change. Resilience is the quality that enables a person Read More »

Are You A Leader Who Delivers – Or A Leader Who Destroys?

April 15, 2022

by Pamela Corbin, CAPP We have all worked for various types of leaders throughout our careers, ranging from outstanding to mediocre. While it is challenging to work for individuals who simply don’t “lead”, it does provide the opportunity to gain perspective and insight on what kind of leader you want Read More »

Inhabited Vehicles and AB1685

April 14, 2022

By Christina Jones, CAPP, MBA This blog was originally published by the California Mobility & Parking Association on April 5, 2022. Assembly Bill 1685, currently circulating through the California legislature, proposes the forgiveness of up to $1,500 in parking fines and fees annually to individuals verified to be experiencing homelessness. While the Read More »

New Member Chat

REGISTER HERE. New Member Chat Join members and staff to network and find out more about member benefits.  

IPMI Webinar: Curb Loading Trends (CLT): How to Secure and Leverage Data to Manage, Monetize, and Reinvent the Curb

April 13, 2022

IPMI Webinar: Curb Loading Trends (CLT): How to Secure and Leverage Data to Manage, Monetize, and Reinvent the Curb A Panel Discussion REGISTER HERE. Member Rate: $35 per webinar, or $379 for the entire annual series. Non-member rate: $85 per webinar.  Click the register link above to attend as a Read More »

IPMI Board of Directors and CAPP Elections: Voting Closes April 13

The 2022 Elections for the IPMI Board of Directors and CAPP Board is open for voting through April 13, 2022.  Primary contacts for all members in good standing will receive an email invitation to vote.

Five Criteria for 5-Star Airports

April 12, 2022

April’s Parking & Mobility magazine features the challenges and opportunities faced by today’s airports. One facility stepping up to meet customer needs in a huge way is Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport, which earned a 5-star rating from Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization.  But what does it take Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: April 12 – Doing More with Less…How to Make Your Data Work for You

Presented by Brett Wood, CAPP, PE REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member rate: $35 registration fee.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Join today and find out more about member benefits here. Frontline Read More »

Parking and Mobility Execs Meet at Detroit Smart Parking Lab to Collaborate on Industry initiatives

April 11, 2022

Parking and Mobility Execs Meet at Detroit Smart Parking Lab to Collaborate on Industry Initiatives   Alexandria, Virginia – Leaders from the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) recently met with executives from Ford Motor Company, the American Center for Mobility (ACM), Bosch, and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation Read More »

meterUP, Philadelphia’s Exclusive Mobile Parking App Powered by ParkMobile, Hits a Million App Downloads

meterUP, Philadelphia’s Exclusive Mobile Parking App Powered by ParkMobile, Hits a Million App Downloads   Over the last four years, meterUP has become Philadelphia’s most used parking app. PHILADEPHIA, PA – meterUP, powered by ParkMobile, a provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the United States, is celebrating Read More »

Achieving Balance

April 10, 2022

By Tavris Parker, CAPP What does it mean to be in balance? Achieving balance according to www.worklifebalance.com  is often a daily task. The right balance for you today may be different for you tomorrow. Here are three tips for achieving balance that I have found to be very helpful: There Read More »

Atlanta’s Grant Park Gateway Uses Parksmart, SITES, and LEED to Achieve Sustainability Goals

April 7, 2022

By Trevyr Meade At GBCI, we recently celebrated Atlanta’s Grant Park Gateway, the first project in the world to achieve LEED, SITES, and Parksmart certifications. This inspirational project transformed an 8-acre parking lot into a beautiful community space that now includes a restaurant, shaded terrace plaza, acres of green space Read More »

Bethlehem, PA Modernizes Its Parking System with Flowbird

April 6, 2022

Bethlehem, PA Modernizes Its Parking System with Flowbird   New pay stations to be installed featuring ‘Extend by Text’ Moorestown, New Jersey – Parking in the City of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania continues to undergo noticeable improvements in 2022. The Bethlehem Parking Authority has announced its partnership with Flowbird Group and Read More »

Passport Showcases Digital Platform to Manage Parking & Mobility Infrastructure at Smart Cities Connect

Passport showcases digital platform to manage parking and mobility infrastructure at Smart Cities Connect   The company will lead a panel discussion and exhibit at North America’s premier smart city innovation conference. Charlotte, North Carolina— Transportation software and payments company Passport will showcase its digital platform at Smart Cities Connect Read More »

Cole Ticket Solutions Celebrates First Year Anniversary

Cole Ticket Solutions Celebrates First Year Anniversary   At Cole Ticket Solutions (CTS) our #1 goal is to provide custom-tailored solutions for revenue control products in the parking, transportation, and mobility markets. Our years of experience working with customers from all facets in our industries combined with our unique diversity Read More »

HONK and Southland Printing Launch Strategic Partnership

April 5, 2022

HONK and Southland Printing Launch Strategic Partnership to Bring Unattended Payments to More Parking Locations Across North America   By combining HONK’s industry leading contactless payment technology with Southland’s ticketing and transit network, best-in-class unattended payments are coming to more locations across the US and Canada. TORONTO, ON & SHREVEPORT, Read More »

Keep it Positive

By Julie Dixon Focus on the positive aspects of parking and make them a part of the solution. We want people to follow the rules, so let’s focus on compliance. Enforcement will be inevitable, but if we promote and initiate the positive, it starts to shift the conversation and focus Read More »

PayByPhone Launches Contactless Parking at South Dakota State University

April 4, 2022

PayByPhone Launches Contactless Parking at South Dakota State University   Brookings, South Dakota—The parking experience at South Dakota State University (SDSU) is getting an upgrade thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions is now providing safe and convenient contactless parking for 70 parking spaces across Read More »

AI-Tech Firm Metropolis Acquires Nashville-Based Premier Parking

Mobile Commerce Pioneer Metropolis Acquires Parking Operator Premier Parking   LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Metropolis Technologies, the developer of advanced technology for mobile commerce, today announced the acquisition of Premier Parking. The combined company will operate as Metropolis and employ nearly 2,000 staff. The merger will expand the network of Metropolis-powered Read More »

Flowbird Group to Expand Off-Board Fare Payments for Metro Transit

Flowbird Group to Expand Off-Board Fare Payments for Metro Transit   Next Generation Fare Payment System Makes Travel Easier and More Convenient in the Twin Cities.   Moorestown, NJ – Flowbird Transport Intelligence, a division of Flowbird Group, is proud to announce it will be expanding its fare payment solutions Read More »

PayByPhone Introduces Contactless Parking Experience to Dania Beach, Florida

PayByPhone Introduces Safe and Convenient Contactless Parking Experience to Historic Dania Beach, Florida   Dania Beach, Florida – Residents and visitors to historic Dania Beach, Florida will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions, PayByPhone now offers safe, convenient Read More »

Call for 2022 IPMI Awards Closes

March 31, 2022

IPMI’s annual Awards and Recognition programs celebrate individuals and organizations in the parking, transportation, and mobility industry. Winners in three major award categories – Awards of Excellence and Professional Recognition Awards– exemplify industry excellence. The 2022 awards submission process closes today!

Free Learning Lab: Behind Every Smart City Is Smart Tech: Using Intelligent Error Correction to Deliver a Frictionless Parker Experience, presented by gtechna

March 30, 2022

Behind Every Smart City Is Smart Tech: Using Intelligent Error Correction to Deliver a Frictionless Parker Experience Presented by gtechna Register here for free.   

Parkopedia and APCOA PARKING Group Partner to Enable Digital Parking Services of the Future

March 29, 2022

Parkopedia and APCOA PARKING Group Partner to Enable Digital Parking Services of the Future   APCOA FLOW digital parking payment service joins Parkopedia’s in-car integrated payment platform solution for automakers Single sign-on functionality and ANPR technology will allow for seamless in-car, automated payments for drivers at an additional 1.5 million Read More »

The Parking Podcast E69: An Interview with Josh Cantor and a Conversation about George Mason University

March 28, 2022

The Parking Podcast E69: An Interview with Josh Cantor and a Conversation about George Mason University Josh Cantor, Director of Parking and Transportation at George Mason University, discusses bicycle incentives, IPMI and George Mason.

The Parking Podcast E68: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Tougas and a Conversation about Permitting

The Parking Podcast E68: An Interview with Dr. Jennifer Tougas and a Conversation about Permitting Dr. Jennifer Tougas, Assistant Vice President of Business Affairs at Western Kentucky University, discusses Western Kentucky University, permitting and IPMI.

PayByPhone Announces New Global Leadership Structure

PayByPhone Announces New Global Leadership Structure as the Business Continues to Grow.   Vancouver, Canada – PayByPhone announces today a shift away from its regional organization to a new global leadership structure, which comes into effect on April 1, 2022. The new global structure focuses on supporting the company’s three Read More »

Telling Your Story

March 24, 2022

By Shawn Conrad, CAE As someone who has a keen interest in changing public perceptions, I have a specific interest in the song Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story, which is part of the final act of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton musical. The theme of this song is about Read More »

CPPA Changes Name to CMPA

CPPA Changes Name to CMPA   Los Angele, California –  The California Mobility & Parking Association (CMPA) changed our name from California Public Parking Association (CPPA) and has launched a new website to serve members across California. Members are encouraged to sign into the new website, californiaparking.org, to explore features Read More »

Opportunities and Challenges Coexist in China’s Urban Parking

Opportunities and Challenges Coexist in China’s Urban Parking   On May 21, 2021, the National Development and Reform Commission of the PRC issued the “Opinions on Promoting the Development of Urban Parking Facilities,” which stated that by 2025, large, medium and small cities across the country will have basically Read More »

APO Chat

REGISTER HERE. APO Chat Join staff and APOs to explore the Accredited Parking Organization Program.  

California AB1685 Homeless Parking Fine Forgiveness Bill

March 23, 2022

By Perry H. Eggleston, CAPP The California Mobility and Parking Association (CMPA) is opposing a bill in its current form that is making the rounds in the California Legislature focusing on a fine forgiveness program for those who are “verified” homeless.   Assembly Bill 1685 requires parking agencies to forgive up Read More »

ParkHelp Unveiling New Suite of Sensors at Intertraffic 2022

  ParkHelp Unveiling New Suite of Sensors at Intertraffic 2022   Barcelona, Spain – ParkHelp Technologies will exhibit three new products and lead a seminar on emerging innovations in parking guidance technology at Intertraffic 2022 – the foremost exhibition for the traffic and mobility industry. A hands-on display of our Read More »

Behind Every Smart City is Smart Tech

March 20, 2022

The City of Pittsburgh had long been known for its steel mills and smokestacks, but fast forward to the present day and you’ll find that innovation and a focus on the future is what this big city with a small-town feel is renowned for. This evolution has, in part, been Read More »

ACE Parking Announces AENA’s Award of Parking Operations for 34 Airports in Spain

March 18, 2022

  ACE Parking Announces AENA’s Award of Parking Operations for 34 Airports in Spain  San Diego, US / Madrid, Spain – Starting March 1, 2022, ACE Parking, in partnership with Spanish companies EYSA & SETEX, began managing the parking facilities at 34 major and mid-major airports in Spain.   This includes Read More »

The Curb is One of the Most Valuable Assets

March 17, 2022

By Chrissy Mancini Nichols and Jonathan Wicks, CAPP This blog is a summary of the Frontline Fundamental session titled: Curb Management – Lessons Learned. The full session is available in the IPMI On-Demand Education Library, free to members and $35 for non-members – click here to order.  The Curb is Read More »

WGI Names Ravali Kosaraju, P. Eng., PE, PTOE Director of Mobility

  WGI Names Ravali Kosaraju, P. Eng., PE, PTOE Director of Mobility   San Antonio, TX (March 17, 2022)—WGI, Inc., a leading national design and planning firm, today announced that Ravali Kosaraju, P. Eng., PE, PTOE has been named Director of Mobility for the firm. In her new role, Kosaraju Read More »

Joseph Weidenboerner Joins Richard N. Best Associates

  Joseph Weidenboerner Joins Richard N. Best Associates   LEVITTOWN, PA — Joseph Weidenboerner eagerly embraces his new position on the sales team at Richard N. Best Associates. Experienced in sales and marketing, he recently joined the Philadelphia-based company and is tasked with building customer relationships. As the youngest member Read More »

FlexPost® Makes the Inc. 5000 Midwest 2022 List

  FlexPost® Makes the Inc. 5000 Midwest 2022 List After Ranking Both Regionally and Nationally in 2021   Holland, Michigan – Inc. Magazine recently announced that FlexPost Inc. is include d on its 2022 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest list, after ranking both Regionally and Nationally in 2021. Born of the Read More »

FLASH Secures Over $250 Million in Round Led by Vista Equity Partners to Advance Connected Mobility Ecosystem

March 16, 2022

  FLASH Secures Over $250 Million in Round Led by Vista Equity Partners to Advance Connected Mobility Ecosystem $1B+ valuation further solidifies FLASH’s leadership position among mobility innovators and accelerates growth. Austin, Texas –  FLASH (or “the Company”), the leader in cloud parking software and mobility transformation, today announced a Read More »

What Does Compact Even Mean?

March 15, 2022

By John W. Hammerschlag Often, we drive through parking garages and encounter “Compact Car Only” signs.  What does that mean to the customer? What exactly is a compact car? The definition of compact car is left to interpretation and can result in parking stalls improperly used, impeded traffic flow, and Read More »

Mid-South Transportation and Parking Association (MSTPA): Annual Conference and Tradeshow 2022

Mid-South Transportation and Parking Association (MSTPA): Annual Conference and Tradeshow 2022

IPMI Board of Directors and CAPP Certification Board: Voting Period Open

March 14, 2022

The 2022 Elections for the IPMI Board of Directors and CAPP Board is open for voting through April 13, 2022.  Primary contacts for all members in good standing will receive an email invitation to vote.

Watch Me Work

March 13, 2022

By Victor Hill, CAPP Yes, that’s a picture of Optimus Prime behind me. The other one features Megatron. Both pay homage to the 1986 movie that traumatized a generation of kids, me included. What, you expected to see a wall of degrees or my CAPP certificate? When I started working Read More »

Passport and Way.com Make Parking Payments Faster and Easier in Omaha

March 11, 2022

  Passport and Way.com Make Parking Payments Faster and Easier in Omaha Now, Omaha drivers can pay for on-street parking using the Way.com app. Omaha, Nebraska — Transportation software and payments company Passport is innovating with Way.com to offer drivers more convenient ways to pay for parking. Beginning today, motorists Read More »

ParkMobile and St. Cloud Regional Airport Partner to Offer Contactless, Mobile Parking Payments for Airport Parking

  ParkMobile and St. Cloud Regional Airport Partner to Offer Contactless, Mobile Parking Payments for Airport Parking Travelers flying in and out of St. Cloud Regional Airport are now able to pay for daily parking via ParkMobile’s convenient, easy-to-use payment system. St. Cloud, MN – ParkMobile has announced a partnership with Read More »

The Power of Connection

March 10, 2022

By Jamie Snyder, CAPP These past two years have taught us many things. How to bounce back from adversity, how to meet unknown challenges head on, how to…. dare I say…. PIVOT. However, one of the greatest things it has taught us is how important human connection is to us. Read More »

Accredited Parking Organization (APO) New Site Reviewer Training

The Accredited Parking Organization (APO) program establishes a benchmark of the quality by which a parking management organization conducts its business and maintains its facilities and services. Site review is a required component for applicant organizations and must be completed by an IPMI-approved site reviewer who has successfully completed this Read More »

IPMI Webinar: No Parking Without a Plan: Planning for a Successful Technology Implementation

March 9, 2022

IPMI Webinar: No Parking Without a Plan: Planning for a Successful Technology Implementation Presented by the IPMI Technology Committee REGISTER HERE. Member Rate: $35 per webinar, or $379 for the entire annual series. Non-member rate: $85 per webinar.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Join today and Read More »

How Will Inflation Affect Parking?

If you are monitoring Bloomberg  or if you are listening to any newscast today, you cannot escape the topic of inflation and how it continues to affect the economy. So how will this inflation affect parking? Inflation is defined as the increase in prices for goods and services over time. Read More »

ISO Formally Adopts Global Parking Data Specification Based on Alliance for Parking Data Standards Data Specification

  ISO Formally Adopts Global Parking Data Specification Based on Alliance for Parking Data Standards Data Specification The Alliance for Parking Data Standards (APDS) is pleased to announce that the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has formally adopted a global parking data specification based on the APDS specifications for vehicle Read More »

APO – If Not Now When?

March 8, 2022

By Casey Jones, CAPP I was with a client recently who shared that they aspire to become an Accredited Parking Organization (APO)…in five years.  “Five years, why wait five years? I think you’re much closer than you think,” I responded.  Rationally I get it. One naturally hesitates even with a Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: March 8 – Curb Management: Lessons Learned.

Presented by Jonathan Wicks, CAPP & Chrissy Mancini Nichols.   REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member rate: $35 registration fee.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Join today and find out more about Read More »

Accredited Parking Organization (APO) New Site Reviewer Training

The Accredited Parking Organization (APO) program establishes a benchmark of the quality by which a parking management organization conducts its business and maintains its facilities and services. Site review is a required component for applicant organizations and must be completed by an IPMI-approved site reviewer who has successfully completed this Read More »

Hillsboro Transit Center Grand Opening Ceremony March 31

  Hillsboro Transit Center Grand Opening Ceremony March 31   NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – The new Hillsboro Transit Center will mark its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 31. Remarks will be given by Nashville Mayor John Cooper, Director of Metro Nashville Public Schools Dr. Adrienne Battle, Read More »

LAZ Parking Partners with Diamond Communications to Provide Wireless Attachment Solutions in 3,400 LAZ Parking Garages

March 7, 2022

  LAZ Parking Partners with Diamond Communications to Provide Wireless Attachment Solutions in 3,400 LAZ Parking Garages   Hartford, Connecticut & Springfield, New Jersey – LAZ Parking (“LAZ”) has partnered with Diamond Communications LLC (“Diamond”) to market 3,400 parking garages and related properties owned and managed by LAZ to wireless service Read More »

Flowbird Unveils Pay by Text Solution

Flowbird Unveils Pay by Text Solution – No App or Account Required   Moorestown, New Jersey – Flowbird North America, the leader in curbside management and urban mobility solutions, has released Pay by Text, its latest advancement in customer convenience. Pay by Text is an easy to use web-based solution Read More »

Passport Welcomes Brian Pagels as SVP Sales and Bengt Horsma as SVP Payments

Passport Welcomes Brian Pagels as SVP Sales and Bengt Horsma as SVP Payments   Charlotte, North Carolina — Passport, a transportation software and payments company, is pleased to announce Brian Pagels has been appointed Senior Vice President Sales and Bengt Horsma as Senior Vice President Payments. As SVP Sales, Pagels Read More »

TEZ Technology’s Ticketless Solution Introduced at Marriott Bethesda Downtown

TEZ Technology’s Ticketless SMS Valet Solution Introduced at New Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott Headquarters   PLANO, TEXAS –  On Tuesday, March 1, 2022, TEZ Technology (TEZ) was a part of the grand opening of the new Marriott International Headquarters in Bethesda, MD. The $600 million project includes approximately 785,000 Read More »

Positioned for Success

March 6, 2022

By Robert Ferrin, CAPP Back in November I blogged about just how exciting a time it was now that an Infrastructure Bill had been passed.  That excitement is starting to come in focus as guidance is being provided by the federal government on how applicants can access the $1.2 trillion Read More »

What is the JIESHUN AI Brain?

  What is the JIESHUN AI Brain? AI Brain represents the highest technology of the JIESHUN R&D team. What is the JIESHUN AI Brain, what can it do and how can it provide better service to customers? This article will take you on a journey to uncover its mystery. What Read More »

Professional Recognition Awards: Highlighting the Best of the Best

March 3, 2022

By Josh Cantor, CAPP It’s the first week of March already, which means there’s just under two weeks left to submit your application for one of IPMI’s prestigious Professional Recognition Awards.  Award submissions are due before midnight on March 15, 2022. Professional Recognition Awards recognize the individual contributions of parking, Read More »

Parkopedia Expands Into New Industries

Parkopedia Expands Its Parking Data Services Into New Industries, Starting With Sunny Cars   Parkopedia’s global parking information will be delivered to Sunny Cars drivers in the Sunny2go web application. During their travels, drivers can now choose from over 70 million parking spaces, across 89 countries . As the global Read More »

Propark Mobility Grows Boston Asset Management Portfolio by Acquiring Pilgrim Parking

Propark Mobility Grows Boston Asset Management Portfolio by Acquiring Pilgrim Parking   Boston, Massachusetts – Propark Mobility announced that the company has purchased Boston-based Pilgrim Parking, significantly enhancing its footprint in the region. “Pilgrim Parking is a celebrated and well-known Boston institution,” said Richard DiPietro, Propark’s President. “The acquisition of Read More »

Integrapark Acquired By Fullsteam

Integrapark Acquired By Fullsteam   Auburn, AL – Today, Fullsteam completed its acquisition of Integrapark, a leading provider of software for monthly parker management, revenue data collection and back-office controls.  Fullsteam integrates modern and scalable payments technology with vertical software to create industry-specific features and end-to-end business management systems. “We Read More »

Free Webinar: Reducing Cruising for Parking: New Research & Tools Presented by the Federal Highway Administration

Reducing Cruising for Parking: New Research & Tools Presented by the Federal Highway Administration   Experts say 30 percent of urban traffic comes from cars circling in the hunt for parking—but recent research says that’s not necessarily true. Join experts from the U.S. Federal Highway Administration to learn why that Read More »

Free Online Shoptalk: How Parking Plays A Key Role in the New Hybrid Work Environment

March 2, 2022

IPMI Shoptalk: How Parking Plays A Key Role in the New Hybrid Work Environment Moderated by Brett Wood Shoptalks are complimentary for all industry professionals, pre-registration required. REGISTER HERE.  Join IPMI for our online Shoptalk series addressing the parking, transportation, and mobility industry. Open to all, join us for discussions Read More »

NEPC 2022 Municipal Forum

NEPC 2022 Municipal Forum  March 2, 2022   Worcester, MA 

Why CAPP? Lessons from Recent CAPPs.

March 1, 2022

By Kathleen Federici, MEd  One of the best milestones a parking, transportation, and mobility professional can accomplish in their career is the CAPP designation. The CAPP credential not only showcases your industry knowledge, but is a great step to highlight your expertise and commitment to your current (or future employer), Read More »

Richard N. Best Passes Away at 89

Richard  N. Best, Inventor of the True-Presence Vehicle Loop Detector and Past President of Richard N. Best Associates, Passes Away at 89.   Levittown, PA — Richard N. Best, traffic engineer and consultant, inventor of the true-presence vehicle loop detector and past president of Richard N. Best Associates, passed away Read More »

The Parking Podcast E67: An Interview with Scott and Julie Brusaw and a Conversation about Solar Roadways

E67: An Interview with Scott and Julie Brusaw and a Conversation about Solar Roadways Scott and Julie Brusaw, founders of Solar Roadways, discuss heart surgery, solar power and Solar Roadways.

Bethlehem Parking Authority Passes Paid Paternity Leave Policy

Bethlehem Parking Authority Passes Paid Paternity Leave Policy  Bethlehem, PA — At their February Board Meeting, the Bethlehem Parking Authority passed a paid paternity leave benefit of 16 weeks for Bethlehem Parking Authority Team Members. Steven Fernstrom, Executive Director of the Bethlehem Parking Authority, explained at the February BPA Board Read More »

Ask the Experts: How Do You Define Mobility?

February 27, 2022

“Mobility” has been used to describe everything from shared bikes and scooters to mass transit to walking to the ability of people to simply get around. If someone outside the industry asked, how would you define “mobility”? That’s the question we posed to our Ask the Experts panel for the Read More »

Doing Great Things…Together

February 24, 2022

By Kristin Vitello These past two years have been challenging for all of us, but what I have seen is incredible perseverance. We have adapted to the “new” norm and won’t let this stop us from success! As a relatively new employee of IPMI, I participated in my first IPMI Read More »

Updated Green P App Makes Paying to Park Easier in Toronto

Updated Green P app makes paying to park easier in Toronto Toronto, Ontario, Canada — The City of Toronto is home to soaring skyscrapers, green parks and gardens, and the Green P mobile app, the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA)’s private label parking application powered by Passport. The leading transportation software Read More »

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training

REGISTER HERE.  Become a Parksmart Advisor and add this valuable credential to your resume. Lead the effort for your organization or your clients to certify high-performing parking structures. Register today and learn how to plan, initiate and execute strategies and best practices to achieve Parksmart certification for parking structures. IPMI Read More »

Baltimore Parking Professionals Step Up To Assist With a Tragic Situation

February 23, 2022

by Robert Milner and Greg Smith On Monday, January 24, 202,  three Baltimore City Firefighters – Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter/Paramedic Kenny Lacayo, and Lt. Kelsey Sadler – lost their lives in a structural collapse while fighting a fire in a vacant rowhouse in Southwest Baltimore. For the Baltimore City Fire Read More »

IPMI Board of Directors and CAPP Certification Board: Call for Nominations open through February 23

2022 Board of Directors Election | Application Instructions 2022 CAPP Board Election | Application Instructions

How Has Managing Parking and Travel Demand Changed?

February 22, 2022

By Brian Shaw, CAPP The COVID-19 Pandemic has changed commuting and travel behavior.  In the past, we could count on commuters going to work five days a week. No longer is that true.  What do parking and mobility professionals need to do now and for the foreseeable future to adjust Read More »

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training

REGISTER HERE.  Become a Parksmart Advisor and add this valuable credential to your resume. Lead the effort for your organization or your clients to certify high-performing parking structures. Register today and learn how to plan, initiate and execute strategies and best practices to achieve Parksmart certification for parking structures. IPMI Read More »

QR Code Safety

February 21, 2022

The January  2022 edition of the IPMI Insider newsletter shared a link to an article that caused quite a stir titled, “Scammers Are Using QR Codes to Plunder Parking Meter Payments.”  The response from the IPMI community was swift and abundant. Several companies have shared their responses to this challenge, and Read More »

gtechna Announces First Canadian Federal Contract With the Port of Quebec

gtechna Is Proud to Announce Its First Canadian Federal Contract With the Port of Quebec   Online Services Offering a ‘Self-serve’ Experience to Enhance Parking, Processing and Adjudication for Canadian Municipalities. Buffalo, New York –  gtechna, a leading developer of smart parking and curbside enforcement solutions in North America, announced Read More »

Playing Our Part in a Bigger Cause

February 20, 2022

By Tavris Parker, CAPP Recently my city welcomed back the Annual Polar Plunge. The Polar Plunge is a fundraising event for more than 23,000 athletes who participate in the Special Olympics. After a year off due to COVID, locals were eager to show support for this cause. The Plunge event Read More »

Awards of Excellence: This is Your Year!

February 17, 2022

By Mark Lyons, CAPP Have you ever thought that it would be really nice if the Award of Excellence (AOE) program felt more achievable? Or, what about if there were more winners? Then say no more. Your wish has come true! Over the past several months, the committee that oversees Read More »

IPMI Webinar: A New Approach Can Help Cities Measure & Solve Cruising for Parking. Presented by the Federal Highway Administration. Free for all industry professionals.

IPMI Webinar: A New Approach Can Help Cities Measure & Solve Cruising for Parking Presented by the Federal Highway Administration Free to all industry professionals! Click here to register. Join today and find out more about member benefits here. Offers one CAPP Credit towards application or certifications.  Learn more about CAPP today. 

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training

REGISTER HERE.  Become a Parksmart Advisor and add this valuable credential to your resume. Lead the effort for your organization or your clients to certify high-performing parking structures. Register today and learn how to plan, initiate and execute strategies and best practices to achieve Parksmart certification for parking structures. IPMI Read More »

Attitude of Gratitude

February 16, 2022

By Tiffany Peebles Most leaders have a desire for their teams to be GREAT! While there are many ways to assist our teams in reaching their maximum potential, one practical way to improve the chances of their greatness is simple: the attitude of gratitude. In the parking industry, we ask Read More »

The Parking Podcast E66: Upcoming Parking and Mobility Conferences

E66: Upcoming Parking and Mobility Conferences This week we talk with Jonah Bliss about the upcoming Curbivore Conference and Mike Tudor about the upcoming MSTPA Conference.

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training

February 15, 2022

REGISTER HERE.  Become a Parksmart Advisor and add this valuable credential to your resume. Lead the effort for your organization or your clients to certify high-performing parking structures. Register today and learn how to plan, initiate and execute strategies and best practices to achieve Parksmart certification for parking structures. IPMI Read More »

SFMTA Makes a Prominent Place for Car Share Parking

February 14, 2022

By Andy Thornley Vehicle sharing is a great option for getting around and doing the things we all need to do with a car, without having to own a car. Whether it’s for running errands, visiting friends, or making a day trip to the beach, vehicle sharing services help give Read More »

How To Unlock Your EV Charging Station’s Revenue Potential

February 13, 2022

By Paul Pirhofer, CAPP This post serves as a summary and recap of the Learning Lab held on January 26, 2022. Click here to watch the full presentation. With the data showing a growing increase in Electric Vehicles (EV), along with a robust political push towards electric mobility, we still Read More »

eleven-x Parking Device Wins IoT Sensor Product of the Year from 2022 IoT Breakthrough Awards Program

February 12, 2022

eleven-x Parking Device Wins IoT Sensor Product of the Year from 2022 IoT Breakthrough Awards Program   Prestigious honor recognizes world’s best Internet-of-Things (IoT) companies and products driving digital transformation. Waterloo, Ontario – eleven-x, a provider of complete, high-performance, wireless IoT and Smart City solutions, today announced that its SPS-X smart Read More »

Parkopedia Partners with Passport to Expand its Parking Payment Services in North America

Parkopedia Partners with Passport to Expand its Parking Payment Services in North America   Passport’s on-street parking payment services to be integrated into Parkopedia’s payment platform The partnership will enable drivers to make on-demand parking payments via their vehicle’s infotainment screen in more than 800 towns across North America London, Read More »

New Orleans in July!

February 10, 2022

By Tina Altman Just coming back from a site visit in New Orleans where our July Conference & Expo will be held, and I have to say, walking into the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and being greeted by the team was a feeling like no other. We were just Read More »

The Great Bus Driver Shortage: Where Do We Go From Here?

February 9, 2022

By Sam Veraldi, CAPP The COVID 19 pandemic affected many jobs and industries in the United States in the last two years.  One of those that has been materially affected the transit industry and more specifically, a bus driver shortage.  This impact has had a tremendous effect on universities, transit Read More »

IPMI Webinar: Changes in Managing Parking & Travel Demand

IPMI Webinar: Changes in Managing Parking & Travel Demand Presented by Brian Shaw, CAPP REGISTER HERE. Member Rate: $35 per webinar, or $179 for the entire annual series through December 31, 2021. Non-member rate: $85 per webinar.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Join today and find Read More »

Growing List of Cities Requiring New Buildings to Include EV Parking

February 8, 2022

Washington, D.C., has joined the growing list of cities that are requiring new buildings to include EV parking in their plans. As reported by Smart Cities Dive, new and refurbished commercial and multi-unit buildings in Washington, D.C., that have at least three off-road parking spaces will be required to make Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: Navigating Your Professional Path

Presented by Tiffany Peebles and Terrance Gilmore. REGISTER HERE. IPMI offers frontline training to all members live and on-demand. Check out the 2022 schedule of trainings and sign up today. Free to all IPMI members, pre-registration required.  Non-members are always welcome to register for frontline trainings ($35 per attendee). This Read More »

The Great Resignation

February 7, 2022

By Carmen Donnell, CAPP Over the last year, we have been hearing more and more about ‘the great resignation’ and perhaps more so in tech than any other industry.  I read a catchy phrase the other day that suggested what is far worse than ‘the great resignation’ is ‘the great Read More »

Passport Welcomes Sathish Gaddipati as CTO and Powers Moves to CIO

Passport Welcomes Sathish Gaddipati as CTO and Powers Moves to CIO Charlotte, North Carolina — Passport, a transportation software and payments company, announces Sathish Gaddipati has joined the team as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Gaddipati, who most recently was Chief Technology Officer at Syntellis Performance Solutions, will focus on developing Read More »

FLASH’s Fortified Supply Chain Allows for Stabilized Pricing and Delivery

FLASH’s Fortified Supply Chain Allows for Stabilized Pricing and Delivery The company demonstrates its commitment to the industry by ensuring ease of access and installation of its parking and mobility platform Austin, Texas –  As global supply chain issues continue to affect businesses worldwide, and customers, including in the parking industry, Read More »

Walker Welcomes Mark Santos to Lead Fort Lauderdale Office

Walker Welcomes Mark Santos to Lead Fort Lauderdale Office Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Mark Santos, CAPP,  joined the Walker team as Director of Operations and opening of our Fort Lauderdale office to better serve our clients in South Florida. Mark has a B.S. in Civil Engineering, is a registered Professional Read More »

Parking Concepts, Inc. Awarded City of Riverside Parking Management Contract

Parking Concepts, Inc. Awarded City of Riverside Parking Management Contract   Irvine, California – Parking Concepts, Inc. (PCI) is pleased to announce the commencement of operations with the City of Riverside to oversee all city on-street and off-street parking operations. The contract promises to streamline and, at the same time, Read More »

ParkHub Secures Growth Investment from LLR Partners

ParkHub Secures Growth Investment from LLR Partners   LLR and Executive Chairman, Jeff Shanahan, bring extensive software, financial technology, and payments experience to support continued growth of parking management software leader. Dallas and Philadelphia – ParkHub, a provider of parking software and payments solutions, today announced a growth investment from Read More »

Words (Not) To Live By

February 6, 2022

By Christina Jones, MBA, CAPP I recently participated in a conference session that really resonated with me: Words We Need to Stop Using. The main theme was to identify ways in which we can improve our communications with each other and the general public, recognizing that words may take on Read More »

Top Reasons to Finally Take the CAPP Leap

February 3, 2022

By Kathleen Federici, MEd As you likely already know, CAPP is the leading professional designation for the parking, transportation, and mobility industry. CAPPs represent the best of the industry, and as one you will be joining a unique and exclusive community of experts. If CAPP certification is something you have Read More »

U.S. Department of Transportation Announces Availability of $1.5 Billion in RAISE Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. The popular program helps communities around the country carry out projects with significant local or regional impact. RAISE Read More »

Metropolitan Transportation Commission Selects Passport for its New Commuter Parking Lots

February 2, 2022

Metropolitan Transportation Commission Selects Passport for its New Commuter Parking Lots   Mobile pay parking and digital monthly permits now available for commuters in the San Francisco Bay Area San Francisco, Calif. — The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the San Francisco Bay Read More »

Getting Flexible!

February 1, 2022

By Brett Wood, CAPP, PE Flexibility is the new name of the game in our industry. Flexibility at the curb to adapt to new competing demands. Flexibility in our staffing to create multi-functional positions that support the customer. And flexibility in our ability to generate revenue in the face of Read More »

A New SmartLPR Access License Plate Recognition Camera

A New SmartLPR Access License Plate Recognition Camera   Quercus Technologies is proud to launch its latest license plate recognition system, up to four times faster than current standards, with a new HD sensor for higher resolution, with configurable operation options for color or IR thanks to the new built-in dual lamp, Read More »

MUSC Transitions to AIMS

MUSC Transitions to AIMS   The Medical University of South Carolina transitioned to AIMS in late August of 2021 after using a university developed system for 25 years.  The transition to AIMS has provided them with a software package that manages permitting, ticketing and financial reporting in one system. MUSC Read More »

The Parking Podcast E65: An Interview with Brent Matthews and a Conversation about Placemaking

E65: An Interview with Brent Matthews and a Conversation about Placemaking Brent Matthews, Director of Parking at CARTA, discusses placemaking, Chattanooga and parking.

ParkHouston App, Powered by ParkMobile, Unveils Spanish-Language Version

ParkHouston App, Powered by ParkMobile, Unveils Spanish-Language Version   The Spanish translations are available when a ParkHouston user updates their device settings to Spanish. HOUSTON, TX – January 26, 2022 – ParkMobile announced an enhancement to the City of Houston’s ParkHouston app that will give users access to view the app Read More »

PIPTA Road Show Event

PIPTA Road Show Event February 1, 2022 Salt Lake City, UT   

Watch Your Tone?

January 30, 2022

By Melonie Curry, MBA Do you remember the days of chilling in your room and your mom calls you and you yell WHAT? And she responds, you better watch your tone of voice or if you were in arms reach… you know how the story ended. As communicators, it is Read More »

Alright Stop, Collaborate, and Listen…

January 27, 2022

By Rita Pagan, DES Did Vanilla Ice get it right? Now that you have that song in your head…anyone else have a problem actively listening when others talk? My brain doesn’t stop, and I can’t help interrupting sometimes. I’m going to make it my New Year’s resolution to try and Read More »

Scooter and Bike Share Program Coming to Sarasota

Scooter and Bike Share Program Coming to Sarasota Sarasota, FL – New micro-mobility transportation options will soon be available to residents and visitors of Sarasota after the City Commission on Monday approved an agreement with an e-scooter and bike sharing provider. Veo, a nationwide company based in Chicago, was selected Read More »

Why We Love Parking

January 26, 2022

By Robert Ferrin, CAPP If you’ve listened to an industry podcast or interview of late you often hear the question, “How did you get into parking?” Responses vary, but two common themes emerge:  one, I have no idea how I got into parking, I certainly didn’t plan to be a Read More »

Mike Drow Named Parking Revenue Recovery Services President and CEO

Mike Drow named Parking Revenue Recovery Services President and CEO     DENVER – Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), Inc. today named Michael Drow as its new President and CEO effective February 1, 2022. Mr. Drow is recognized as a proven leader in the parking industry having built several technology-based Read More »

Free Learning Lab: From the Experts: How To Unlock Your EV Stations Revenue Potential Free Learning Lab presented by Blink

January 26 Learning Lab: From the Experts: How To Unlock Your EV Stations Revenue Potential Free Learning Lab presented by Blink Free to all industry professionals, pre-registration required to attend. The sponsored education session will be hosted on IPMI’s platform, with content provided by Blink. Register here for free.

IPMI Board of Directors and CAPP Certification Board: Call for Nominations Opens–January 26

The 2022 Call for Nomination for the IPMI Board of Directors and CAPP Board is open through February 23, 2022.   2022 Board of Directors Election | Application Instructions 2022 CAPP Board Election | Application Instructions

Goodbye 2021 and Hello 2022: We LOVE IPMI’s Professional Recognition Awards!

January 25, 2022

By Kathryn Hebert Happy New Year! I’m sure most of you are very happy to say goodbye to 2021 and looking forward to launching into 2022 with bright eyes, new opportunities, and a chance to get back to a more balanced daily rhythm. Josh Cantor and I are very excited Read More »

Passport Welcomes Brian Pope as VP Corporate Development

Passport Welcomes Brian Pope as VP Corporate Development Charlotte, N.C. — Passport, a transportation software and payments company, is pleased to announce Brian Pope has been appointed Vice President Corporate Development. In this role, Pope will be responsible for evaluating potential strategic partnerships, joint ventures and acquisitions within the broader Read More »

Parker Technology Celebrates Unprecedented Success in 2021

Parker Technology Celebrates Unprecedented Success in 2021 Indianapolis, IN – Parker Technology celebrated unprecedented success in 2021, launching in 169 new locations across the United States, an increase of 57% over 2020. Parker also partnered with 38 new parking management companies, an increase of 42%. Overall, company revenue increased by Read More »

What is Normal in a New Year?

January 24, 2022

By Joshua Cantor, CAPP I’ve finally accepted that 2022 is underway, not because I have some aversion to a new year or saying Happy New Year, but because I know that there is serious work to get done. Every year seems to bring new goals, challenges, and aspirations, but most Read More »

Bethlehem Parking Authority Continues Sustainability Efforts

Bethlehem Parking Authority Continues Sustainability Efforts The Bethlehem Parking Authority took a big leap in 2021 to get closer to their Sustainability goals. This past year, the Bethlehem Parking Authority passed a Resolution committing to designing and building future parking structures sustainably, added to their electric vehicle charging stations and Read More »

Premium Parking Welcomes New Executive Leaders

January 23, 2022

Premium Parking Welcomes New Executive Leaders Premium Parking, the integrated parking solutions provider, expands its executive leadership as it enters a new phase of growth in 2022. The executive leadership team welcomes Michael Collins as Chief Strategy Officer and Head of M&A. Michael has extensive experience over the past 20 years as Read More »

Supreme Court Blocks Covid Vaccine Mandate for Businesses

By Michael J. Ash, Esq., CRE On January 13, the United States Supreme Court rejected an emergency mandate implemented by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requiring all workers at businesses with 100 or more employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations.  The emergency measure also required weekly COVID-19 testing for the unvaccinated and workplace Read More »

SpotHero Welcomes Karen Bartuch As VP of Brand Marketing

SpotHero Welcomes Karen Bartuch As VP of Brand Marketing Former Amazon Brand, Digital and Go-To-Market Lead brings over 20 years of Brand Marketing leadership with plans to increase overall brand awareness and strategies for SpotHero. CHICAGO — SpotHero announces the hire of Karen Bartuch as VP of Brand Marketing. In Read More »

2022 CAPP Board Election | Application Instructions

January 21, 2022

The CAPP Certification Board is pleased to announce its Call for Nominations for individuals interested in serving as members of the CAPP Certification Board. For the 2022 election, there are TWO open seats on the CAPP Certification Board for a three-year term, beginning July 2022. Candidates interested in serving on Read More »

Focus on Your Employees

January 20, 2022

By Shawn Conrad, CAE We’ve all seen the reports around the tight labor market and rightfully so. Hospitality, construction, retail, and manufacturing industries like parking and mobility are grappling with a shortage of workers as our businesses and economy inch forward. While the search for new employees is getting a Read More »

New Member Chat

REGISTER HERE. New Member Chat Join members and staff to network and find out more about member benefits.  

The Benefits of Slowing Down

January 19, 2022

By Sylvia Martinez-Mullally, MPA We’re speeding back up to a fast-paced world with plenty of distractions. Back to the politics of parking, putting out fires, and making sure everyone is okay. It’s been a time for reflection, reprioritizing, and, hopefully, slowing down to put yourself first. Yes, I said it! Read More »

Free Online Shoptalk January 19: The Impact of COVID-19 on Customer Behavior and the Future of the Parking Industry

Free Online Shoptalk January 19: The Impact of COVID-19 on Customer Behavior and the Future of the Parking Industry Moderated by David Hoyt, ParkMobile Register for free here. Join IPMI for our next online Shoptalk addressing the parking, transportation, and mobility industry. Open to all, join us for discussions centered Read More »

Member News: Passport Welcomes Jim Stanley as VP Payment Sales

Passport Welcomes Jim Stanley as VP Payment Sales Charlotte, N.C.  — Passport, a transportation software and payments company, is pleased to announce Jim Stanley has been appointed Vice President Payment Sales. In this role, Stanley will be responsible for driving overall profitable revenue growth and market demand to increase Passport’s Read More »

Member News: Lancaster Parking Authority Gears Up for Opening of New Multi-Faceted Parking Garage

Lancaster Parking Authority Gears Up for Opening of New Parking Garage Project as Part of Ewell Plaza and New Public Library LANCASTER, PA — The construction of the Christian Street Parking Garage, future home of the Lancaster Public Library, new event space with green roof atop, 4,500 square feet of Read More »

The Parking Podcast E64: An Interview with Gabe Klein and a Conversation about Cities

E64: An Interview with Gabe Klein and a Conversation about Cities Gabe Klein, founding partner of Cityfi, discusses mobility, cities and Cityfi.

How to Implement Shared Parking

January 18, 2022

The dentist needs parking during the day. The restaurant needs parking at night. Why wouldn’t they share a lot? Well, because depending on the circumstances, it’s complicated–way complicated. In this month’s Parking & Mobility magazine, Carmen Donnell, CAPP, shares a plan for implementing shared parking, from considerations to common barriers Read More »

ROPEd Into the Future

January 17, 2022

By Kirk McManus The future of parking is already here. The next generation of parkers and parking entities will involve flying airships, driverless automobiles, a phone app, a web browser, and a car charger. Lift Aircraft already has an FAA-approved, single seat flying airship. A person with a backpack or Read More »

Member News: TEZ Technology Announces Addition of Key Leadership Positions to Help App-Free Solutions Into The Future

January 14, 2022

TEZ Technology Announces Addition of Key Leadership Positions to Help App-Free Solutions Into The Future TEZ Technology (TEZ) is thrilled to announce the addition of two new key leadership positions and professionals who will help expand the development and integration of its app-free parking solutions into the future. JG Biebighauser​ Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile now available in Mt. Lebanon for Contactless Parking Payments

ParkMobile now available in Mt. Lebanon for Contactless Payments ParkMobile is expanding its services to the Municipality of Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. ParkMobile is available for both iPhone and Android devices, or can also be accessed on a mobile web browser. Through the partnership, ParkMobile will be available in more than Read More »

Making Resolutions Successful

January 13, 2022

By Cindy Campbell I heard an interesting statistic this week about how quickly we tend to ditch our annual New Year’s resolutions. Oh sure, we have great intentions, but our follow through seems to be tripping us up. According to an Inc. article, 80 percent of the people who make Read More »

Awards Chat

REGISTER HERE. We kick off the 2022 chat season with a live, interactive discussion of the IPMI Awards Programs. This year’s Call for Awards will be open from January 11 to March 15, 2022. Get all the details and information you need in advance to apply. Explore the Awards of Read More »

Member News: Propark Mobility Extends Texas Presence with Acquisition of Houston-Based Sovereign Services

Propark Mobility Extends Texas Presence with Acquisition of Houston-Based Sovereign Services Propark Mobility announced today that the company acquired Sovereign Services, a parking management provider in Houston, Texas. “Sovereign Services is a phenomenal five-star parking management company. They have led the parking industry in Houston with a guest-first approach that Read More »

Member News: PSX is Exclusive Amano McGann Provider to The State of Michigan

PSX is Exclusive Amano McGann Provider to The State of Michigan Amano McGann, Inc., the leading provider of Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) in North America, is pleased to announce PSX will be the sole authorized Dealer for the State of Michigan effective January 17th, 2022. PSX has Read More »

Member News: Walker Consultants Promotes Bob Stanley to Managing Director

Walker Consultants Promotes Bob Stanley to Managing Director Walker Consultants, an industry leader in structural engineering, parking consulting, and building science expertise announced today that the Board of Directors has named Robert “Bob” Stanley, PE, NSPE, LEED AP BD +C, as Managing Director. In his new role, Mr. Stanley will Read More »

Member News: U.S. Department of Transportation Doubles Investment in Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Grant Program

U.S. Department of Transportation Doubles Investment in Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Grant Program U.S. Department of Transportation Doubles Investment in Regional Infrastructure Accelerators Grant Program Program will provide $5 million more for expedited delivery of transportation infrastructure projects through innovative finance and delivery methods The U.S. Department of Transportation today announced Read More »

Member News: Blink Charging Launches Seven Next-Generation Electric Vehicle Charging Products at CES, Powering the Electrification of Transportation Globally

Blink Charging Launches Seven Next-Generation Electric Vehicle Charging Products at CES, Powering the Electrification of Transportation Globally With seven new products spanning home, fleet, multifamily and retail charging, Blink is providing the industry’s only complete, end-to-end solution for the EV ecosystem and addressing critical EV charging infrastructure needs Blink Charging Read More »

Five Things About the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal

January 12, 2022

We know the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is important. We know it has a lot to do with transportation. But how’s a person supposed to figure out the important parts? Relax–IPMI’s got you. Don’t miss Five Things About the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal in this month’s Parking & Mobility magazine. Read More »

IPMI Webinar: Innovation Strategies for the Parking & Mobility Industry

IPMI Webinar: Innovation Strategies for the Parking & Mobility Industry Presented by Katharine Beaty, TEZ REGISTER HERE. Purchase the annual webinar pass for $179 through December 31, 2021 here.  Member Rate: $35 per webinar, or $179 for the entire annual series through December 31, 2021. Non-member rate: $85 per webinar.  Read More »

The Cruising Phenomenon

January 11, 2022

The U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently developed a tool to help cities help their drivers find parking and stop circling–after all, circling for parking creates a lot of downtown traffic. The first thing they did was study all that circling. And what they found was surprising: The top line Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Advance Your Career by Setting and Achieving Goals, Presented by Vicki Pero

REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member rate: $35 registration fee.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member. Join today and find out more about member benefits here. Frontline trainings are provided free of charge Read More »

New Life for Old Batteries

January 10, 2022

By Leslie L. Stone, CAPP Although the internal combustion engine is not yet on life support, the lockstep march toward zero emissions is certainly well underway. The supply of petroleum-based fuels is finite and no one is arguing against cleaner air. California is leading the way with an executive order Read More »

#IPMI2022: Call for Presentations Closes on January 10 7 pm ET

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Woman Launches “Don’t Curb the Access” Campaign

January 9, 2022

A 21-year-old woman from Leicester, England, is getting press for her social media campaign urging drivers to be mindful of wheelchair access routes when they park. Umaymah Dakri, who has spina bifida, launched an Instagram account to document what happens to her when other drivers park blocking wheelchair routes. #DontCurbTheAccess Read More »

2022 Board of Directors Election | Application Instructions

January 7, 2022

The Nominating Committee of the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is pleased to announce the annual Call for Nominations for individuals interested in serving as members of the IPMI Board of Directors. For the 2022 election, there are SIX open seats on the Board of Directors to be elected Read More »

Member News: Dave Ryan Promoted to President and CEO of Walker Consultants

Dave Ryan Promoted to President and CEO The Board of Directors has named Dave Ryan, PE, as President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Ryan was promoted to President and COO in September 2020 and has been with Walker since 1998 where his career in the company began as an internship with Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile App Hits the 30 Million User Milestone as Demand for Contactless Payments Increases

ParkMobile App Hits the 30 Million User Milestone as Demand for Contactless Payments Increases The company rebounded from the impacts of COVID-19, setting new records for user growth, transaction volume, and revenue while expanding service into hundreds of new locations. ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions Read More »

Member News: UTEP, ParkMobile to Offer Reserved Parking for Campus Events

UTEP, ParkMobile to Offer Reserved Parking for Campus Events Attendees of many UTEP events can use their mobile device to reserve parking in advance. The University of Texas at El Paso has entered a partnership with ParkMobile, a provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., to offer Read More »

Blog Post Submissions

Parking Challenge? Ask the Kids

January 6, 2022

When on-street parking near a Cleveland elementary school became a bit more than challenging, the experts turned to a group of kids to figure things out. Fifth and eighth grade students at Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s Orchard STEM School were charged with finding room for 10 parking spaces while preserving Read More »

You Are a Content Creator

January 5, 2022

By Melonie Curry, MBA The struggle is real for content creators. We are challenged weekly to think of new and attention-grabbing content about the service or products of our organizations. The reality is our perspective is limited to our experiences and exposure. We do not have the advantage of being Read More »

Member News: Talking About Parking Guidance System

Talking About Parking Guidance System With the continuous improvement of people’s living standards and the increase in car ownership, more and more large parking lots with thousands of parking spaces have been established. Imagine what we might encounter when we drive to a large parking lot that is unfamiliar and Read More »

Predictions for the New Year

January 4, 2022

By Erik Nelson, PCIP It is a rare opportunity to write a blog post in January.  Members of the IPMI’s Research & Innovation Task Force often discuss forward looking topics that are of importance to parking and mobility professionals. What better time to look forward than the start of a Read More »

A Fee That Works. Almost.

January 3, 2022

By Chuck J. Boddy, CAPP On many college and university campuses, mandatory fees can increase the overall costs to attend an institution. From technology fees to other auxiliary fees such as recreation, student activities, or a transportation fee, many services or offerings would be impossible without a fee. At UMBC, Read More »

Member News: Bockbrader joins Oobeo, Inc. as commercial sales leader

Bockbrader joins Oobeo, Inc. as commercial sales leader Oobeo, Inc., a parking technology company offering contactless parking software – is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Bockbrader as its new director of sales, commercial. Mr. Bockbrader, a commercial real estate and strategic procurement professional, brings more than 25 years Read More »

Member News: 2021 Was A Banner Year for PayByPhone

2021 Was A Banner Year for PayByPhone 2021 was another extraordinarily successful year for PayByPhone, the world’s leading mobile parking payment company. The year was marked by the introduction of PayByPhone Business, the world’s first mobile fleet management solution. The company also launched its parking payment management application in 25 Read More »

Detroit Launches Comprehensive Parking App

January 2, 2022

The City of Detroit launched a new version of its parking app this weekend that allows users to identify where spaces are available, compare prices, and prepay for parking in off-street lots and garages. It includes parking in public and private lots and garages as well as metered, on-street spaces. Read More »

Happy Holidays

December 22, 2021

From everyone at IPMI HQ to all of our members and friends, very happy holidays and wishes for a healthy and successful new year, whatever that looks like to you. Our office will be closed from Dec. 24 to Jan. 3, and we look forward to starting 2022 refreshed, energized, Read More »

Member News: Parkopedia launches ‘Park and Charge’ product to unify the fragmented public charging for EV drivers globally

Parkopedia Park and Charge Press Release – English Version Parkopedia brings together interconnected parking and charging technologies to transform the EV driver experience, starting in Europe and North America ‘Park and Charge’ eliminates current driver pain points by combining high-quality EV charger static and dynamic data with existing in-vehicle payment Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile Expands into More Locations with Google Pay Direct Payment Option in Google Maps

ParkMobile Expands into More Locations with Google Pay Direct Payment Option in Google Maps More Google users across the U.S. can quickly start a parking session using ParkMobile. ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., announced today another expansion of cities that can use Read More »

Member News: University of Massachusetts Expands ParkMobile Partnership to the Lowell Campus to Offer Contactless Parking Solutions

University of Massachusetts Expands ParkMobile Partnership to the Lowell Campus to Offer Contactless Parking Solutions The partnership offers a safe, convenient way to pay for parking on campus using any mobile device. ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., is expanding its contactless parking Read More »

Member News: Humboldt State University digitizes parking operations with Passport

Humboldt State University digitizes parking operations with Passport The California-based University gears up for the spring semester with launch of Passport Parking app Humboldt State University (HSU) is partnering with transportation software and payments company, Passport, to launch its first mobile payment application for parking. The app, Passport Parking, allows Read More »

Member News: University of Kansas offers more ways to pay for parking with Passport

University of Kansas offers more ways to pay for parking with Passport Passport’s end-to-end digital mobility platform continues to expand across Lawrence, Kansas The University of Kansas is launching Passport’s leading digital mobility platform to offer students and faculty a more convenient way to pay for parking at more than Read More »

Give Them What They Need

December 21, 2021

Staffing–recruiting, hiring, and retaining employees–has never been more of a challenge. What’s an organization to do? In this month’s Parking & Mobility magazine, HR expert Julius Rhodes, SPHR, says finding out what employees want from their jobs is critical–and there are several common things most employees say they want: Flexibility. Read More »

What is the Long-Term Impact of COVID on the Parking Industry?

December 20, 2021

By Jeff Perkins The pandemic has not only changed the world forever, but has also had a significant impact on the parking industry. In 2020, the volume of parking significantly decreased, and many of the underlying consumer behaviors related to parking transformed. Now, as parking comes back and surpasses the Read More »

DOT, DOE Join Forces to Develop Nationwide EV Charging Network

December 19, 2021

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Energy (DOE) last week announced plans to “create a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation to support the deployment of $7.5 billion from the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to build out a national electric vehicle charging network that can build public Read More »

‘Tis the Season: Goodwill Springs from a Parking Non-ticket

December 16, 2021

A Philadelphia mom breathed a big sigh of relief and resolved to pay it forward after a Philadelphia Parking Authority officer left a note instead of a citation on her windshield. The woman’s inspection had inspired–it slipped her mind, she said–and her heart skipped a beat when she saw the Read More »

A Unique Second Chance to Make a Great First Impression

December 15, 2021

As the COVID crisis continues winding down, the parking industry has been given a second chance to make a great first impression with the customers and institutions we support. As offices, schools, restaurants, venues, and tourist attractions continue reopening and welcoming back workers, students, and guests, parking operations will once Read More »

December 15 Webinar: Getting Smart: Strategies to Get Started Creating Smart Communities. Presented by Thomas Szubka, CAPP, Walker Consultants

REGISTER HERE. View webinar description, learning objectives, and speaker details, and register for free today.  We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: $35 per webinar, Read More »

Tips for Efficient Cash Handling

December 14, 2021

By Diane Santiago, CAPP As much as we want customers to use credit cards to pay for their parking fees, some don’t for whatever reason. Because cashiers accept cash, they need to know some basic practices: double-checking the amount tendered, not accepting counterfeit bills, counting back change, and always issuing Read More »

Winter Break in a Small College Town

December 13, 2021

By Hal Robinson, CAPP Doing anything during the holiday season can be torture for those of us who hate crowds. Oxford, Miss., has a population of fewer than 30,000. During the regular academic year, close to 20,000 additional people reside in and around the city. So, when school is out, Read More »

USDOT Seeks Comment on Its Strategic Framework

The U.S. Department of Transportation has asked for comments on its 2022-2026 strategic framework. According to a release: DOT is asking the public to help shape the Department’s goals and priorities as we work to transform the nation’s transportation system making it safer, more accessible, more reliable, and multi-modal, in Read More »

Member News: Amano McGann Names Tom Keeley Vice President of Canadian Operations

December 10, 2021

Amano McGann Names Tom Keeley Vice President of Canadian Operations Amano McGann, Inc. (AMI), a leading provider of Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) in North America, is pleased to announce that Tom Keeley has joined AMI as Vice President of Canadian Operations. Based in Ottawa, Keeley will be Read More »

What’d You Say?

December 9, 2021

By Kim Fernandez, CAE After two since-preschool lifetimes of power boating and with the prospect of a newly empty nest, my husband and I bought an old Flying Scot sailboat this year. We christened her “Wait Up,” to set expectations and after he did a bit of fiberglass repair, had Read More »

IPMI 2021: The Energy We Need

December 8, 2021

By Patrick L. Wells The Super Bowl of Parking Conferences just concluded, and like many organizations, we didn’t know ahead of time what to expect. We heard the rumors that clients who normally attend had scrapped travel plans from a fear of health concerns. However, upon arriving in Tampa, I Read More »

Free Online Shoptalk December 8: The Year Ahead

Free Online Shoptalk December 8: The Year Ahead Moderated by Casey Jones, CAPP, FLASH Register for free here. Join IPMI for our next online Shoptalk addressing the parking, transportation, and mobility industry’s response and recovery planning. Open to all, join us for discussions centered on best practices, next steps, and Read More »

Member News: Verra Mobility Completes Acquisition of T2 Systems

VERRA MOBILITY COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF T2 SYSTEMS Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of T2 Systems, an expert in parking management solutions in North America, for $347 million on a cash-free and debt-free basis, plus an Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile Announces Partnership with the Town of Telluride, Colorado, to Offer Contactless Parking Payments Just in Time for Ski Season

ParkMobile Announces Partnership with the Town of Telluride, Colorado, to Offer Contactless Parking Payments Just in Time for Ski Season The new partnership offers a safe, convenient way to pay for parking throughout the city using any mobile device.   ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in the U.S., announced that Read More »

Getting Smart

December 7, 2021

By Tom Szubka, CAPP These days, everything around us is getting smart–your phone, your watch, even the light bulbs in your house. Smart can make things easier–in some places you can have groceries delivered to your door by hollering at Alexa without getting out of bed. Smart can be annoying–Alexa Read More »

Member News: North Carolina Central University Expands ParkMobile Partnership to Offer Parking Reservations for Football Games

North Carolina Central University Expands ParkMobile Partnership to Offer Parking Reservations for Football Games Fans attending North Carolina Central University football games this fall can conveniently reserve parking prior to the game using any mobile device. ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., is Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile and Texas Woman’s University Partner for Contactless Campus Parking

ParkMobile and Texas Woman’s University Partner for Contactless Campus Parking The new partnership offers a safe, convenient way to pay for parking on campus using any mobile device. ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., is bringing its popular contactless parking solution to the Read More »

The Parking Podcast E63: Parking Gives Back

 E63: Parking Gives Back Toys for Tots, Food for Fines and School Supplies for Something.  

A Farewell to Arms (Gate Arms, That Is)

December 6, 2021

By L. Dennis Burns, CAPP My parking journey began as a long-term parking lot attendant at the new (at the time) Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearly 40 years ago. I spent the first 20 years in operations/management and the second 20 years as a consultant. I have found parking, as Read More »

Member News: Passport adds new partner to digital mobility platform

Passport adds new partner to digital mobility platform The company offers more ways to pay for parking with Way.com Transportation software and payments company Passport announces its partnership with Way.com, a car services app that provides users with an easy and affordable way to find, book and pay for quality Read More »

Member News: Passport & iAccess Life survey to create safer, more accessible parking in Atlanta

Passport & iAccess Life survey to create safer, more accessible parking in Atlanta Community feedback will allow cities to make equitable improvements to the parking experience. Passport, a transportation software and payments company, is teaming up with iAccess Life and SP+ to launch a survey designed to make parking environments Read More »

Call for Presentations Opens for 2022 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo

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2021 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo, Tampa, Florida

November 29, 2021

November 29 – December 2, 2021 JW Marriott Tampa Water Street REGISTRATION OPEN NOW We know much about the parking & mobility industry’s premier Conference & Expo will be different this year. Our collective—and our members’ individual—recovery efforts and the still-emerging “new normal” affect the entire IPMI community. Our Board, volunteers, Read More »

Happy Thanksgiving

November 23, 2021

IPMI sends all of our friends in parking and mobility Thanksgiving wishes for a happy holiday. We are always thankful to be part of this amazing community. The IPMI Blog will be quiet next week while we’re attending #IPMI2021 in Tampa. We’ll look forward to seeing you here when we Read More »

Member News: Brosius will lead FLASH’s technology commercialization to modernize ungated parking assets

Brosius will lead FLASH’s technology commercialization to modernize ungated parking assets FLASH, the leader in connected mobility, today announced the appointment of industry-changemaker Todd Brosius as the President of Ungated and Digital Solutions. As FLASH expands its end-to-end mobility platform, Brosius will oversee the growth of operating system solutions for Read More »

Reconsidering Design to Boost Sustainability

November 22, 2021

By Jim Anderson Much attention is being given to the environment (rightly so), from recycling plastics to alternative energy to carbon reduction in the atmosphere. Greenhouse gases are emitted in many of the things we do. Human mobility using personal vehicles, planes, trains and other combustion fueled mobility is a Read More »

Member News: The Car Park Welcomes New Vice President of Governmental and Institutional Services Accelerating Its Expansion into Municipal Markets

The Car Park Welcomes New Vice President of Governmental and Institutional Services Accelerating Its Expansion into Municipal Markets The Car Park is very pleased to announce that Steve Hernandez joins as The Car Park’s Vice President of Governmental and Institutional Services. Steve’s responsibilities will include working with our existing client Read More »

Curb Lane Management: Practical Implementation and Challenges

November 21, 2021

By L. Dennis Burns, CAPP Curb lane management has become one of the biggest parking industry focus areas in the past few years. Across the country, cities are recognizing the value of their curb lanes as a finite and valuable infrastructure resource. Ultimately, the strategies being developed today to better Read More »

Out of Office–All the Details or Not So Much?

November 18, 2021

By Tina Altman With the holidays and the most exciting event in parking and mobility quickly approaching, out-of-office auto-replies (OOOs) are going to flood inboxes for sure. As an association, we get many of these. Some are direct, some are very detailed, and some make me LOL. I always try Read More »

Member News: Deep Learning for License Plate Recognition

Deep Learning for License Plate Recognition Referring to license plate recognition, one thing that cannot be avoided is “deep learning algorithm”. In terms of marketing promotion, the parking equipment manufacturers often advertise that their license plate recognition products are using deep learning, artificial intelligence and even reach a recognition rate Read More »

Thankful for Parking

November 17, 2021

By Brandy Stanley, CAPP It’s the season to reflect on what we are thankful for, and being thankful that our industry is quickly recovering is near the top of my list.  While it is clear that COVID caused some significant upheaval in typical parker behavior, it is equally clear that Read More »

Free Nov. 17 Learning Lab: Parking Masterclass: The New Tech Transforming Campus Mobility at The Ohio State University, Presented by Spot

Parking Masterclass: The New Tech Transforming Campus Mobility at The Ohio State University Presented by Spot Free to all, pre-registration required.  Register here. 

Member News: Blink Charging Names Seasoned Transportation Executive, Amy Dobrikova as Vice President of Fleet Solutions

Blink Charging Names Seasoned Transportation Executive, Amy Dobrikova as Vice President of Fleet Solutions Ms. Dobrikova will lead Blink’s go-to-market strategy as the Company expands its charging infrastructure offerings, scaling its fleet and multi-unit EV charging products as these sectors grow Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the “Company”), Read More »

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training: November 17, 2021

Register here for this event. $275 for IPMI Members Non-Members may attend for a $495 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.

Member News: ParkHub Names Danielle Kormushoff as Chief Technology Officer

ParkHub Names Danielle Kormushoff as Chief Technology Officer Leading B2B parking technology provider recognizes the leader’s critical accomplishments through recent promotion. Leading B2B parking technology provider, ParkHub, today announced Danielle Kormushoff has been named Chief Technology Officer. As the company’s CTO, Kormushoff will spearhead research and development strategies integral to the company’s Read More »

Innovative Collaboration: A Smart, Connected Community

November 16, 2021

By Mark Santos, CAPP Interest in smart and connected communities continues to grow as the public explores and better understands the associated benefits including data-driven decision making, increased safety, sustainable initiatives, improved transportation, upgraded infrastructure, and enhanced quality of life. Lake Nona, a 17-square mile community in Orlando located near Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Situational Awareness. Presented by Shawn McCormick

REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member Read More »

Florida Parking & Transportation Association (FPTA) Annual Conference & Trade Show

Annual Conference — Florida Parking and Transportation Association (flapta.org)

Investing in Infrastructure

November 15, 2021

By Robert Ferrin, CAPP As parking and mobility professionals, you cannot help but get excited about the passing of the Infrastructure Bill. There is no denying our transportation, telecommunications, power, and water systems are aging and in need of modernization. The generational investment included in the Infrastructure Bill will be Read More »

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training: November 15, 2021

Register here for this event. $275 for IPMI Members Non-Members may attend for a $495 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.

Member News: ParkEngage Introduces Online Reservations to Suite of Touchless Parking Services

ParkEngage Introduces Online Reservations to Suite of Touchless Parking Services ParkEngage recently introduced its new Online Reservations service. This development is designed to enable parking facility owners and operators to provide their regular and prospective patrons the opportunity to make online reservations to park in any of their parking facilities. Read More »

Member News: ParkEngage Touchless Parking Goes Live at Zoo Atlanta

ParkEngage Touchless Parking Goes Live at Zoo Atlanta ParkEngage Touchless Parking recently went live at the new Zoo Atlanta Parking Facility. Working with AAA Parking, ParkEngage is integrating its touchless parking technology at the 1,000-space Grant Park Gateway parking facility. This new technology will transform the parking experience of the Read More »

Early-Bird Registration Deadline for #IPMI2021: November 15

REGISTER TODAY. Don’t miss the early-bird rates for the 2021 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Tampa, Fla.

Purdue, Ford Develop What Could Be Five-minute EV Charging

November 14, 2021

A joint project between Purdue University and Ford may have developed five-minute charging for electric vehicles. Researchers said their new type of charging cable is capable of carrying a much higher load without overheating, which has been the barrier to faster charging than the 30 minutes offered by Level 3 Read More »

IPMI Shoptalk: Diversity: Rising through the Ranks

November 12, 2021

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Climbing Up and Reaching Down

November 11, 2021

By Kim Fernandez, CAE Larry Culp, CEO of General Electric, has been in the news a lot this week. I must admit that I didn’t know who he was until last winter, when my daughter and a tiny college in a tiny town on Maryland’s Eastern Shore chose each other. Read More »

Member News: Parkopedia partners with INDIGO Group’s OPnGO to strengthen parking reservation and payment services in Europe

Parkopedia partners with INDIGO Group’s OPnGO to strengthen parking reservation and payment services in Europe OPnGO’s services will be integrated into Parkopedia’s consumer applications as well as in-car solutions for automakers, enabling drivers to make parking reservations and payments via the vehicle’s infotainment screen OPnGO provides digital frontend services for Read More »

Empathy in Action

By Ana Hengist Try to remember the last time you felt very angry or upset. I am pretty sure the signals were visible, from the look in your eyes to your tone of voice and body language, right? Imagine at that moment, someone who is clearly happy approaching you to Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile Partners with Portland State University to Provide Contactless Parking Payments on Campus

ParkMobile Partners with Portland State University to Provide Contactless Parking Payments on Campus Amid COVID-19 concerns, students, faculty, and visitors will have the option to skip the meter and pay for parking via mobile app. ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., announced today Read More »

Putting Places Worth Visiting in Parking Priorities

November 10, 2021

Traditional cities are typically found on and around transport routes–rivers, roads and railways. They occupy strategic locations for trade, security, crossings, and meeting points. Streets/roads define the city/urban form as both paths and edges. In the past few centuries, attempts to fix the city have focused on the restructuring of Read More »

IPMI November 10 Webinar: The Truth Behind Common Parking Myths. Presented by Michael Pendergrass, Watry Design, Inc. & Matt Davis.

REGISTER HERE. View webinar description, learning objectives, and speaker details, and register for free today.  We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: $35 per webinar, Read More »

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training: November 10, 2021

Register here for this event. $275 for IPMI Members Non-Members may attend for a $495 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.

The Paths to Procurement: Implementing Digital Strategies for the Future

November 9, 2021

By Mollie Bolin When city leaders are preparing to procure new or updated mobility solutions, they often ask questions such as, “How do I write a request that opens a bid up to a wider range of respondents?” “I have an urgent need–is there a way to speed up my Read More »

Member News: ParkHub Launches CurbTrac in San Luis Obispo

ParkHub Launches CurbTrac in San Luis Obispo The company’s parking management platform was selected to streamline the parking experience. ParkHub, the leading B2B parking technology provider, was selected by the City of San Luis Obispo to power the city’s mobile parking payment program. ParkHub’s CurbTrac platform will allow the city’s Read More »

The Truth Behind Common Parking Myths

November 8, 2021

By Matt Davis and Michael Pendergrass, AIA, LEED AP, DBIA While parking structures are an extremely common building type, there are a great deal of misconceptions about them. Are parking structures as unsafe as Hollywood leads us to believe? Are they ugly, necessary evils? Is there a single, credible answer Read More »

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training: November 8, 2021

Register here for this event. $275 for IPMI Members Non-Members may attend for a $495 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.

Member News: Verra Mobility to Acquire T2 Systems, a Leading Provider of Parking Management Solutions

Verra Mobility to Acquire T2 Systems, a Leading Provider of Parking Management Solutions Acquisition expands Verra Mobility’s portfolio of smart mobility technologies that make transportation safer and easier Verra Mobility (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire privately Read More »

The Parking Podcast E62: An Interview with Nathan Donnell and a Conversation about EV Charging

An Interview with Nathan Donnell and a Conversation about EV Charging Nathan Donnell, Director at ChargePoint, discusses EV Charging, curb management and ChargePoint.  

Parking Association of the Virginias (PAV) Fall Workshop & Tradeshow

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GM’s Cruise Shows Off First Autonomous Ride in San Francisco

November 7, 2021

Cruise, GM’s autonomous-vehicle arm, showed off video of its first driverless ride in San Francisco last week. The company recently began offering the journeys in its Bolt-based autonomous cars to company employees and other invited guests in the city. Company President Kyle Vogt was the first to hail a driverless Read More »

Member News: UWM partners with Passport to offer contactless parking payment options

November 5, 2021

UWM partners with Passport to offer contactless parking payment options More than 3,500 spaces available for students and faculty to pay for parking from their smartphones The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (UWM) is launching the Passport Parking application to offer students and faculty a more convenient way to pay for Read More »

My Top Five TED Talks

November 4, 2021

By Rita Pagan, DES One of the best things about TED Talks is that there is literally something for everyone. I try and set aside five or 10 minutes a week to watch a TED Talk. Sometimes they are inspiring or interesting, and sometimes it’s just a much-needed mental break. Read More »

Accredited Parking Organization (APO) Site Reviewer Renewal Training – November 4, 2021

Register here for this event. $150 for IPMI Members This course is open to all site reviewers whose certification will be ending on 12/31/2021. Non-Members may attend for a $300 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.

Mid-Atlantic Parking Association (MAPA) Annual Conference

Mid-Atlantic Parking Association Annual Conference November 4-5, 2021 Baltimore, MD Kimpton Hotel Monaco, 2 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Plan ahead to attend the annual MAPA Annual Conference in Baltimore, November 4-5. Join us at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco for two days of education, professional development, and networking. Connect with industry Read More »

Parking and Mobility Ideas That Change the World

November 3, 2021

Parking and mobility make people, businesses, and communities move–they change the world. After the 18 months or so we’ve had and all IPMI members have done for their communities, we think it’s about time everybody else knew it. Fast Company‘s World Changing Ideas competition might just be the way that Read More »

November 3, 2021 Free Online Shoptalk: Diversity: Rising Through the Ranks. A panel discussion moderated by Gary Means, CAPP

Join IPMI for our next online Shoptalk addressing the parking, transportation, and mobility industry’s response and recovery planning. Open to all, join us for discussions centered on best practices, next steps, and the challenges ahead.

Efficient Enforcement Offers a Path to Recovery

November 2, 2021

By Melina Morokhovich and Poppy Guloien The parking, mobility, and transportation industry is always adapting to the ever-changing environment, but who knew what was headed our way in 2020? The impact of COVID-19 on the parking industry has been widespread and devastating: empty offices, hotels, stadiums, and entertainment venues; lost Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Refocused and Refreshed: Experiential Customer Service. Presented by Dennis Burns, CAPP

REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you havece questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Read More »

Member News: Passport Parking launches in the Borough of East Stroudsburg, PA

Passport Parking launches in the Borough of East Stroudsburg, PA Mobile payment option for parking now available through Passport’s digital platform  The Borough of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania is digitizing its parking operations with Passport, a leading transportation software and payments company that is trusted by cities to manage their parking Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile to Expand Its Services in the City of Redondo Beach to Cover More Locations for Contactless Parking Payments

ParkMobile to Expand Its Services in the City of Redondo Beach to Cover More Locations for Contactless Parking Payments   ParkMobile, a premier parking app in the U.S, announced that it will be expanding its services in the City of Redondo Beach, California. This is part of the city’s plan Read More »

Member News: Passport welcomes Catherine Dunwoodie as VP Client Success

Passport welcomes Catherine Dunwoodie as VP Client Success   Passport, a transportation software and payments company, is pleased to announce Catherine Dunwoodie has been appointed Vice President Client Success. In this role, Dunwoodie will be responsible for expanding a robust customer success department, ensuring operational excellence while driving clients to Read More »

Real-life Experience with Van-accessible Parking Stalls

November 1, 2021

By Diane Santiago, CAPP As a paraplegic who drives a ramp van, whether I am driving to a hospital, college, airport, or shopping area, one of my biggest anxieties is driving to a parking facility and looking for a van-accessible ADA stall–especially if I am driving alone. Many lots do Read More »

Hertz to Rent Teslas to Uber Drivers

October 31, 2021

Car rental giant Hertz announced this week a $4 billion deal to  purchase 100,000 electric Tesla vehicles, and said half those cars would be made available to Uber drivers at low rates. TNC drivers with high ratings and at least 150 Uber trips in some markets will be able to Read More »

It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like IPMI!

October 28, 2021

By Shawn Conrad, CAE Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons. I love the tapestry of colors you see when walking through the woods, I get ready to follow the MLB playoffs and World Series, and I look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday, when my extended family converges Read More »

Member News: North Carolina Central University Expands ParkMobile Partnership to Offer Parking Reservations for Football Games

North Carolina Central University Expands ParkMobile Partnership to Offer Parking Reservations for Football Games Fans attending North Carolina Central University football games this fall can conveniently reserve parking prior to the game using any mobile device. ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., is Read More »

Member News: University of South Florida Expands ParkMobile Partnership to St. Petersburg Campus

University of South Florida Expands ParkMobile Partnership to St. Petersburg Campus ParkMobile offers a safe and convenient way for students, faculty, and visitors to pay for parking on campus using any mobile device.   ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in North America, is extending its popular contactless parking solutions to Read More »

Return to Work–Maybe?

October 27, 2021

By Brett Wood, CAPP, PE We’ve been waiting forever. The return to the office. Some already clamoring to get back to full-time life. Some deciding that stay-at-home was forever. Some that just want a little bit of both. Based on projections in early summer 2021, we were all circling Labor Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile Announces a Partnership with University of Louisville, Offering Parking Reservations for Football Games

ParkMobile Announces a Partnership with University of Louisville, Offering Parking Reservations for Football Games Fans attending University of Louisville football games this fall can conveniently reserve parking prior to the event using any mobile device. ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S., is now Read More »

Member News: Parkopedia and MXNavi to provide parking payment services to Honda drivers in China

Parkopedia and MXNavi to provide parking payment services to Honda drivers in China   Honda drivers in China will be the first to find nearby available parking via voice assistance, and pay for their parking via integrated services, as Parkopedia partners with telematics technology firm, MXNavi. The new partnership will Read More »

From Static Storage to an Engaged Curb for People and Goods

October 26, 2021

By Benito Pérez, CAPP; Lawrence Marcus; Alejandra Argudin, CAPP; and Michael Sawyer Parking management demands have evolved in the past two decades while municipal practice is catching up. There are several components for organizations to consider, including  technology and   workforce development to the evolution from being  a storage manager Read More »

The Parking Podcast E61: An Interview with Carmen Donnell and a Conversation about Change

An Interview with Carmen Donnell and a Conversation about Change Carmen Donnell, Vice President of Sales, North America, at PayByPhone, discusses change, PayByPhone and mobile payments.

Public Art Mural With a Message

October 25, 2021

By Gary Means, CAPP Parking garages are a perfect location for public art. Not long after the murder of George Floyd, one of our Lexington Parking Authority board members asked if we would consider commissioning an art mural supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. After a short discussion, pursuing a Read More »

Southwest Parking & Transportation Association (SWPTA) Fall Conference

October 25-27, 2021 * Las Vegas, NV 2021 Fall Conference * October 25-27* Las Vegas, NV It’s been a long time since we, parking and transportation colleagues, have been able to get together in person. But the time has come to gather once again in Las Vegas at the Golden Read More »

Federal Climate Adaptation Plans Will Affect Cities, Transit

October 24, 2021

More than 20 U.S. federal agencies released climate adaptation plans in response to an executive order asking government as a whole to address climate change. Plans to mitigate environmental effects while increasing equity and access to services that include transit were developed by agencies that include Housing and Urban Development Read More »

Member News: Parking Guidance System: A Necessary Part in the Modern Parking Lot, Shared by Jieshun

October 23, 2021

Parking Guidance System: A Necessary Part in the Modern Parking Lot Parking guidance system has gradually become an indispensable part of modern parking lots. More and more people are beginning to understand it, get used to it, and start to like it. The parking guidance system perfectly solves the problems Read More »

Member News: Parkmobile Expands its Presence to Puerto Rico and Launches at Distrito T-Mobile Offering Contactless Parking Systems

Parkmobile Expands its Presence to Puerto Rico and Launches at Distrito T-Mobile Offering Contactless Parking Systems Visitors to the innovative entertainment center will be able to use the mobile app to pay for parking San Juan, PR – October 20, 2021– ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile Services Expanded to Offer Parking Reservations for OHIO Football Games

ParkMobile Services Expanded to Offer Parking Reservations for OHIO Football Games This season, fans attending Ohio University football games can conveniently reserve parking prior to the event using any mobile device. Athens, OH – October 6, 2021 – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the Read More »

Collaborating on Parking’s Big Challenges

October 21, 2021

By Cindy Campbell There have been several recent Forum posts regarding the increasing hostilities our frontline personnel have been encountering with members of the public. While not unique to parking and transportation organizations, this troubling trend is affecting our organizations in a variety of ways. We hear concerns regarding employee Read More »

Online Instructor Led Learning: Wicked Problem Solving – October 21, 2021

Register here for this event. $150 for IPMI Members Non-Members may attend for a $300 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.  Need help logging in? Contact us at professionaldevelopment@parking-mobility.org. NOT A MEMBER? JOIN TODAY. Wicked Problem Solving In this intermediate-level course, industry leaders Read More »

How Close Knit We Are

October 20, 2021

By Victor Hill, CAPP, MPA A running theme in our industry is just how tight knit we are, whether we compete for customers or work together to solve common problems. And then there was the time I reconnected with an old friend I hadn’t seen in more than 20 years. Read More »

October 20, 2021 IPMI Webinar: How U.S. Cities Can Learn from Smart City Innovations in Europe. Presented by David Parker, Cleverciti.

REGISTER HERE. View webinar description, learning objectives, and speaker details, and register for free today.  We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: $35 per webinar, Read More »

Toeing the Line on Towing: Balancing Parking Enforcement and Homelessness

October 19, 2021

By Allison von Ebers, Kris Becker, Jacque West, and Kirstin Davis Like many jurisdictions, Spokane, Washington’s 311 system receives complaints about inhabited RVs and vehicles in neighborhoods on a daily basis. Waste, garbage, and noise can cause neighbors to call and file complaints with the Police Department and Code Enforcement. Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: The Undercover Consultant. Presented by Nicole Chinea, CAPP

REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member Read More »

Online Instructor Led Learning: Wicked Problem Solving – October 19, 2021

Register here for this event. $150 for IPMI Members Non-Members may attend for a $300 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.

Negative Online Reviews: What’s Really Going On?

October 18, 2021

By Melonie Curry, MBA Don’t we all cringe when we see that negative review on Facebook or Google? Because a driver made the choice to ignore the sign, we are now scammers and money grabbers. As an organization that issues parking citations, too many limit their reviews of our services Read More »

Safe Parking for Vehicle Residents Grows

October 17, 2021

Arvada, Colo., is the latest municipality to offer safe, overnight parking for people living in their vehicles as homelessness grows. Colorado Safe Parking Initiative runs several lots in the state, mostly around Denver, to provide sheltered places for overnight parking and sleeping. It’s a growing trend throughout the U.S., with Read More »

Where Did They Go?

October 14, 2021

By Kathleen Federici, MEd Recently, I have had several experiences that will not be new to most everyone reading this. Restaurants in my area are now closed certain days of the week, children’s activities and amusements closed on certain days, even our local gardens and zoos are now closed one Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile Welcomes Two Technology Vice Presidents

ParkMobile Welcomes Two Technology Vice Presidents Atlanta, GA – October 5, 2021 –  ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in North America, announced today the hirings of Kara Womack as VP of Product and Chris Henderson as VP of Mobile and Web Engineering. Combined, they have over 30 years of experience Read More »

Pacific Intermountain Parking & Transportation Association (PIPTA) Roadshow Event

Free to ALL attendees! Continental Breakfast and lunch will be served.  Join PIPTA at the  Grand Hyatt Denver, 1750 Welton Street, Denver, CO 80202-3999.  Agenda to follow. Find out more about the event here!

How U.S. Cities Can Learn from Smart City Innovations in Europe

October 13, 2021

By David Parker European cities tend to be forward-thinking on smart city topics, including smart parking. For example, the City of Cologne, Germany has deployed the world’s most comprehensive turn-by-turn parking guidance system, leading the way for cities globally to grow revenues while reducing vehicle minutes traveled, traffic congestion, and Read More »

California Public Parking Association (CPPA)Virtual Conference Begins

2021 CPPA Virtual Conference | California Public Parking Association (cppaparking.org)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion In The Age of Mobility

October 12, 2021

By Marcía L. Alvarado, PE For as long as it’s been around, urban planning has failed to sufficiently consider diversity, equity, inclusion, and impact. Historically “groundbreaking” urban planning trends, however well-intentioned, negatively impacted and disrupted the lives of marginalized groups. Although implemented 100 years ago, exclusionary zoning laws created to Read More »

The Parking Podcast E60; An Interview with Maria Irshad and a Conversation about Parking Benefit Districts

An Interview with Maria Irshad and a Conversation about Parking Benefit Districts Maria Irshad, CAPP, Assistant Director with ParkHouston, discusses parking benefit districts, Houston parking and Hamilton.

New York State Parking & Transportation Association (NYSPTA) Fall Conference & Expo

NYSPTA Fall Conference, October 12-14, 2021, Watkins Glen, NY We are thrilled to bring our members and industry professionals from throughout the region together for a smaller, more intimate event in the scenic New York destination of the Finger Lakes. The conference will be an opportunity for attendees to reconnect and Read More »

Industry Disconnect: Cutting Edge vs. Reality

October 11, 2021

By Kevin White, CAPP, AICP I fear there may be a disconnect developing between a lot of parking and mobility industry discourse around new, “cutting edge” technology and many municipalities and parking operations across the United States and beyond. It seems every time I turn around, there are new vendors Read More »

Making Fun a Part of the Parking Equation

Making Fun a Part of the Parking Equation By Andrew Sachs, CAPP When people think of parking, “fun” doesn’t usually come to mind. But it could–and it should. As parking managers, it’s easy to be dazzled by numbers. How many parkers do you see in a day? How long do Read More »

D.C. Considers Shrinking Residential Permit Parking Zones

Washington, D.C. is considering breaking up its residential parking permit zones. Under a D.C. Council bill, the city’s current eight zones would become 41, reducing the area where residents could park with permits. Currently, D.C. residents may park anywhere in the city wards where they live. Under the new system, Read More »

Do Less

October 7, 2021

By Rachel Yoka, CAPP, LEED AP BD+C Change is hard (at least in my house). Daylight Savings time is the worst.  A few years back, it dawned on me that the entire experience of springing ahead (like that’s a positive thing) put the whole family into a tailspin.  Falling back Read More »

When Emotions Don’t Match the Situation, Hide Behind Policy

October 6, 2021

By Matt Penney, CAPP Baylor Parking Services has a heart for service.  Staff greet customers with a smile and a hearty hello, Texas style–say howdy to everyone. As friendly as our office likes to be, there is a phrase that we use that sets a boundary for our customer service Read More »

Not Your Grandfather’s Parking Garage: How Parking Technology Helps Parking Owners Thrive

October 5, 2021

By Matt Jobin and Kevin Bopp During the past 18 months, the parking industry has experienced dramatic change, perhaps more than at any other time–at least since Model Ts started rolling off the assembly line. There’s no crystal ball that enables parking owners to see the future and recognize whether Read More »

Member News: Monument Parking Partners With Propark Mobility to Enhance Washington, D.C. Parking

Monument Parking Partners With Propark Mobility to Enhance Washington, D.C. Parking Washington, D.C. – Monument Parking of Washington, D.C., and Propark Mobility of Hartford, Connecticut, are pleased to announce their new strategic partnership in the Washington-Metropolitan area. Monument Parking, now recognized as one of the most established parking companies in Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile Announces Partnership with the City of Arcata, California to Make Parking a Seamless Experience

ParkMobile Announces Partnership with the City of Arcata, California to Make Parking a Seamless Experience The partnership offers contactless and easy-to-use ways to pay for parking throughout the city using any mobile device. Arcata, CA – October 4, 2021 – ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in the U.S, announced that Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile Announces Partnership with Athena Partners Strategy Group

ParkMobile Announces Partnership with Athena Partners Strategy Group Athena is now representing ParkMobile with the goal to increase ParkMobile’s sales efforts for on-demand parking and reservations. ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S, is now being represented by Athena Partners Strategy Group LLC (APSG), Read More »

Member News: FAAC Group Appoints Luca Bovalino, CEO

FAAC Group, Italian multinational leader in the sector of automation of vehicle and pedestrian access and revenue control systems, appointed Luca Bovalino, CEO of HUB Parking Technology North America, as CEO of all the Parking Business Line in North America, which includes HUB Parking Technology, TIBA Parking Solutions, Signature Control Read More »

Carolinas Parking & Mobility Association Annual Conference & Tradeshow

Carolinas Parking & Mobility Association 2021 Annual Conference & Tradeshow Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, Cherokee, North Carolina Contact:    Marilyn Etheridge, Metheridge1@verizon.net

Embracing Culture, Looking Ahead

October 4, 2021

In 2012, the City of Durham, N.C., was faced with a challenge: The downtown area was growing with planned mixed-use, residential, commercial/retail, and hospitality developments among an already overrun parking infrastructure. First, the city enlisted a consultant to conduct a needs assessment and feasibility study of transitioning an existing urban Read More »

Cities Move to Make COVID-inspired Parking Features Permanent

October 3, 2021

Delaware City became the next municipality to consider making COVID-inspired on-street parking changes permanent last week when its city council moved to keep “grab and go” downtown parking spaces for the long haul. Twenty-three such on-street spaces will stay in the downtown permanently, allowing drivers to park for up to Read More »

Bring Mine to the Curb, Please

September 30, 2021

By Tina Altman Do you think curbside pickup should continue once things get back to “normal?” I used the Walmart pick up/delivery services long before COVID-19 came along. I’m not a shopper and would much rather select what I need and move on to better things. I’m all for the Read More »

PARCS Re-creation: Implementing a Large Project Imperfectly

September 29, 2021

By Christina Ryan; Ben Schnabel, CAPP; and Brian McGann Thinking about replacing your aging parking system and equipment? Wondering what new technology would do for the efficiency of your parking environment? This type of large-scale project can seem too overwhelming to even begin to think about.  Executing a large project Read More »

Member News: ParkVia Scores AGS Hat-Trick with Southampton Airport Deal

ParkVia Scores AGS Hat-Trick with Southampton Airport Deal ParkVia, one of the world’s largest parking comparison services, has secured a new deal with Southampton Airport. The collaboration will see the regional airport’s parking products served on parkvia.com and through other sites in the ParkVia network including British Airways. The airport Read More »

The Parking Podcast E59: SWPTA Fall Conference

SWPTA Fall Conference SWPTA Fall Conference News and Rebroadcasting E44: An Interview with Andrew Vidor and a Conversation about Staying Connected

Ford Invests Big in EVs, Batteries

September 28, 2021

Ford Motor Company this week announced it’s investing more than $11 billion in two plants to produce electric vehicles (EVs) and EV batteries, with Executive Chair Bill Ford saying, “We’re on the cusp of a revolution.” The company will build two plants in Tennessee and Kentucky to produce electric cars Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Managing Customers in a Remote Environment. Presented by Maggie Vercoe

REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member Read More »

Helping Staff Rise Above the Rudeness

September 27, 2021

We’re hearing it everywhere: rudeness, conflict, and confrontational behavior are on the rise, and parking and mobility professionals–especially on the frontline–are bearing the brunt. At best, a loud encounter with an angry person can leave a professional’s day dented. At worst, it can be dangerous. It’s probably not realistic to Read More »

Member News: Propark Mobility Announces Appointment of Alexander Piech to Regional Vice President

Propark Mobility Announces Appointment of Alexander Piech to Regional Vice President Hartford, Connecticut – Propark Mobility announced today that the company has promoted Alexander Piech to Regional Vice President of the company’s New Jersey region. “Alexander Piech is a client-focused professional, who brings a great deal of value through his acute Read More »

Member News: App-free parking software innovator, TEZ Technology, welcomes Todd Dorsey, as Chief Revenue Officer, and appoints Steve Resnick, CAPP, to new role as Chief Strategy Officer

App-free parking software innovator, TEZ Technology, welcomes Todd Dorsey, as Chief Revenue Officer, and appoints Steve Resnick, CAPP, to new role as Chief Strategy Officer PLANO, TX – September 27, 2021 – App-Free parking industry software developer, TEZ Technology (TEZ), offers innovative solutions for the parking and mobility, and hospitality Read More »

Seattle Reviewing 72-hour On-street Parking Rule

September 26, 2021

Caught between advocates for people living in recreational vehicles, vans, and other cars, and businesses who say such vehicles using on-street parking long-term keep customers away, the City of Seattle is revisiting its rule that says vehicles can’t stay in the same on-street space for more than 72 hours in Read More »

Outstanding

September 23, 2021

By Kim Fernandez, CAE The LaFerrari was designed to be the Italian car company’s definitive, ultimate model. It was their first hybrid and their last mid-mounted 12 cylinder, roaring with 949 horsepower while saving 40 percent fuel consumption, zero to 60 in 2.4 seconds. Only 499 were made between 2013 Read More »

Member News: Lumeo ‘No Code’ Custom Video Analytics Platform Adds Parking Management Building Blocks

Lumeo ‘No Code’ Custom Video Analytics Platform Adds Parking Management Building Blocks Lumeo, a designer of computer vision solutions, has added Parking Management building blocks to its “no-code” custom video analytics platform. The new building blocks enable solution providers to create analytics that help commercial parking facilities use existing camera Read More »

Michigan Parking Association (MIPA) Golf Outing

2021 MIPA GOLF OUTING Thursday, September 23, 2021 Shotgun Start 9:30 am Come early for the 1-hour breakfast bar Timber Ridge Golf Club Tree-lined par-72 championship golf course offering public play plus a casual bar with pub grub. Yes, It’s Better Than A Business Conference! Well, we decided to host Read More »

Unsung Heroes Transform Downtown

September 22, 2021

By Dave Feehan Too often, people working behind the scenes never get the credit and recognition they deserve. In 1989, when I arrived in Kalamazoo, Mich., as the new president of Downtown Kalamazoo Incorporated, the challenges were many. The downtown hotel and conference center was failing. Occupancy at the hotel Read More »

Free Learning Lab: The Galveston Blueprint: Optimizing Officer Security and Efficiency with Ticket by Mail. Presented by gtechna

The Galveston Blueprint: Optimizing Officer Security and Efficiency with Ticket by Mail Presented by gtechna Watch it on IPMI’s YouTube Channel here.  

Mid-Atlantic Parking Association Harbor Waterfront Networking Cruise

Register today for MAPA’s upcoming Harbor Waterfront Networking Cruise, September 22 in Washington, DC. This will be a fantastic opportunity to network with clients, colleagues, and friends along the beautiful DC waterfront while taking in the historical sites of the city.  MAPA is joining forces with the Washington Parking Association and Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile Announces Partnership with the City of Auburn, AL, to Offer Contactless Parking Payments

ParkMobile Announces Partnership with the City of Auburn, AL, to Offer Contactless Parking Payments The new partnership offers a safe, convenient way to pay for parking throughout the city using any mobile device. Auburn, AL – September 21, 2021 – ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in the U.S, announced that Read More »

Embracing “E” Words for Campus Mobility

September 21, 2021

By Sarah Blouch, Carl DePinto, Zachary Pearce, and Keith Palma Initiating changes to parking and mobility systems on college campuses can be difficult and frustrating for campus parking professionals. New solutions to old problems abound as technology and innovation flourish in the industry. But the fear of the unknown, competing Read More »

Online Instructor Led Course: Disaster Recovery – September 21, 2021

Register here for this event. $150 for IPMI Members. Non-Members may attend for a $300 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.

How’s Your Curbside Management Vocabulary?

September 20, 2021

Just a few years ago, “curbside management” wasn’t a thing–certainly not a thing anyone talked about. But today, it’s a very big thing, and a specialty many parking and mobility organizations are working to master. Making use of that valuable curbside real estate is a big challenge, and doing it Read More »

Member News: WGI Releases Parking Structure Cost Outlook for 2021

WGI Releases Parking Structure Cost Outlook for 2021 The In-Depth Economic Forecast and Parking Structure Construction Cost Study WGI’s parking experts analyzed data from hundreds of completed parking structure projects of varying size, scope, and geographic location. Material and labor shortages are the new normal, resulting in cost increases for Read More »

Member News: Parkopedia partners with CenNavi of NavInfo Group to provide digital parking services to the Chinese automotive industry

Parkopedia partners with CenNavi of NavInfo Group to provide digital parking services to the Chinese automotive industry Research carried out by Parkopedia earlier this year found that almost 90% of drivers in China struggle to find parking, with drivers blaming a lack of information as the main cause. The total Read More »

Self Check-Up 

Vanessa R. Cummings, CAPP When was the last time you gave yourself a once-over? I mean, gave yourself a full body scan to check yourself out? We spend so much time taking care of others that we often fail to take care of ourselves. What or who comes ahead of Read More »

Retail Giant Partners to Offer Self-driving Deliveries

September 19, 2021

Walmart has teamed up with automaker Ford and autonomous start-up Argo AI (backed by Ford) to pilot deliveries by autonomous vehicle in several key U.S. markets. The retail giant, also the largest grocer in the U.S., will offer delivery by driverless vehicle in Washington, D.C.; Miami; and Austin, Texas, using Read More »

Happy Hallothanksmus!

September 16, 2021

By Rita Pagan, DES Labor Day is over, school supplies are gone, and stores have officially overloaded on Halloween decorations. Some even have Christmas items on their shelves! How early is too early to decorate and look sane? Asking for a friend. An unwritten rule tells us we’re “not supposed” Read More »

An Unintended Side Effect of Furloughs

September 15, 2021

By Katherine Beaty We are all still feeling how hard our industry was impacted by the pandemic. Many of us had to furlough staff and to date, only some of those furloughed have been rehired. An unintended side effect of these furloughs is that with less staff, there are fewer Read More »

September 15: CAPP Scholarship Deadline #IPMI2021 in Tampa

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW Last date to apply for CAPP scholarship funds to attend #IPMI2021 in Tampa. Florida.   

Address, Mitigate, Recover: Effective Emergency Preparedness

September 14, 2021

By Thomas Hartley, CAPP, and Lissette Hernandez, CAPP Sometimes we are part of unforeseen events that put to the test our ability to react and take control of the situation by testing our skills and knowledge. It’s critical to establish a concise, well-organized emergency operations response plan, to help us Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Life at Work is Like a Legos Set: All the Blocks are Necessary to Achieve the Bigger Picture. Presented by Alejandra “Alex” Argudin, CAPP

REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member Read More »

Member News: Can a Fully Unattended Parking Lot be Realized in the Future? Shared by Jieshun

Can a Fully Unattended Parking Lot be Realized in the Future? With the rapid development of the Internet, big data, and AI technology, as well as various applications in parking lots, such as license plate recognition, mobile payment, parking guidance, visual intercom and other intelligent applications are becoming more and Read More »

Member News: PayByPhone Celebrates Local by Launching A San Francisco Block Party

PayByPhone Celebrates Local by Launching A San Francisco Block Party PayByPhone, the world’s leading mobile parking payment company, introduces their fourth PayByPhone Block Party of the year – a chance for PayByPhone to celebrate their favourite local artists, businesses and creators in the communities that they’re so proud to be Read More »

Members News: Amano McGann Names Greg Brewer Sr. Vice President Sales and Operations

Amano McGann Names Greg Brewer Sr. Vice President Sales and Operations Amano McGann, Inc. (AMI), a leading provider of Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) in North America, is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg Brewer to Sr. Vice President Sales and Operations. Brewer will be responsible Read More »

The Parking Podcast E58: An Interview with Josh Eisen and a Conversation about Parking Logix

An Interview with Josh Eisen and a Conversation about Parking Logix Josh Eisen, President of Parking Logix, discusses car counting, parking guidance and Parking Logix

Nordstrom to Disney to Parking

September 13, 2021

In 1989, the new downtown management organization in Kalamazoo, Mich., began negotiating with the City of Kalamazoo to take over and manage the downtown municipal parking system, writes David Feehan in this month’s Parking & Mobility magazine. A recent survey of residents had revealed that the most hated aspect of Read More »

Mid-South Transportation and Parking Association (MSTPA): Annual Conference and Tradeshow 2021

Mid-South Transportation and Parking Association NEW DATES: 2021 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & TRADESHOW September 13-15, 2021 Westin Chattanooga Hotel, Chattanooga, TN MSTPA continues to work tirelessly to support our members and provide opportunities for education, professional development, and networking. Due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting limitations on in-person gatherings, Read More »

Michigan City Enacts Micro-mobility Regulations

September 12, 2021

E-scooters and e-bikes will be able to operate on bike paths and sidewalks just like regular bicycles while respecting pedestrians just as regular bikes must in Ann Arbor, Mich., whose City Council gave unanimous preliminary approval to a personal mobility vehicle ordinance last week. The growth of micro-mobility in the Read More »

Member News: Ensight Technologies Awarded Parking Guidance and Management Contract for Los Angeles’ Latest Mixed-Use Development  

September 10, 2021

EnSight Technologies Awarded Parking Guidance and Management Contract for Los Angeles’ Latest Mixed-Use Development   SAN DIEGO, CA (September 9, 2021)—Los Angeles’ latest mixed-use development has chosen to leverage EnSight Technologies’ car counting and parking guidance ecosystem for The Grand LA by Related. A two-level sub-terainian parking garage, The Grand LA Read More »

Member News: ParkEngage Teams with AAA Parking to Deliver Touchless Parking Technology to New Zoo Atlanta Parking Facility

ParkEngage Teams with AAA Parking to Deliver Touchless Parking Technology to New Zoo Atlanta Parking Facility ParkEngage has partnered with AAA Parking to integrate its touchless parking technology at the new Zoo Atlanta parking facility. This collaboration will transform the parking experience for patrons of the new, more than 1000-space, Read More »

Some Heroes Park Cars

September 9, 2021

By Cindy Campbell Did you hear?? There’s a new hero in town. Last Friday, Marvel released their latest superhero movie, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.” Now, I don’t want to give away the whole story here, but there is an interesting plot twist: The title character, Shang-Chi, Read More »

Is Your Customer Experience (CX) Good Enough?

September 8, 2021

By Brian Wolff Customer experience (CX) has gotten complicated and competitive in the last five years! I’m sure I don’t have to tell you, but what started out as a location, location, location business has turned into a technology-fueled and customer choice driven business. Gone are the days when we Read More »

Modernizing Curbside Management

September 7, 2021

How’s your curbside management game? Parking and mobility professionals might have known about curb management before COVID-19 but most other people didn’t–but they learned fast how critical it is to manage that valuable chunk of real estate. In this month’s Parking & Mobility magazine, take a look at the potential Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile Hires Keisha Franklin as SVP of People

ParkMobile Hires Keisha Franklin as SVP of People Experienced Technology HR Leader Joins ParkMobile’s Leadership Team Atlanta, GA – September 2, 2021 –  ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in North America, announced today the appointment of Keisha Franklin as Senior Vice President of People. Franklin has over 15 years of Read More »

Dyson’s Race to Develop an Electric Car–And Why It Never Hit the Road

September 6, 2021

In 2014, James Dyson (yes, that one) decided to put his company’s considerable battery knowledge and resources to work developing an electric car. But not just any electric car–one that was powerful, had a long range, and was more comfortable than anything else on the road. Five years and $700 Read More »

Yogi Berra Was Right

September 2, 2021

By Shawn Conrad, CAE I recently had a flashback to the ’90s, when I and others were focused on how to fully use the data our new management system was generating. A colleague shared with me an article written by Philip Agre, a former UCLA professor. Dr Agre’s focus was Read More »

New Ways of Thinking About Transit

September 1, 2021

By Lesli Stone, CAPP In the months since we became fluent in COVID-speak and learned what a modern-day pandemic looks like, we have all become familiar with the “new normal.” Everything seems to have been touched and changed by this virus. How we celebrate holidays, how we get our groceries, Read More »

September 1, 2021: Free Online Shoptalk: Hospital/Medical Center Parking and Mobility: Unique Challenges and Solutions

Hospital/Medical Center Parking and Mobility: Unique Challenges and Solutions, Moderated by George Richardson, CAPP, UF Health Shands Hospital Register for free here. Join IPMI for our next online Shoptalk addressing the parking, transportation, and mobility industry’s response and recovery planning. Open to all, join us for discussions centered on best Read More »

Jump Start Employee Biking: How It Can Roll

August 31, 2021

By Joshua Cantor, CAPP, and Janet Walker After the tax law changes of December 2017 eliminated the monthly $20 pre-tax bicycling commuting benefit, George Mason University needed to recalibrate its employee biking program, which is an important cog (pun intended) of the transportation program. We needed to find a way Read More »

The Parking Podcast E57: An Interview with Jim Corbett and a Conversation about Pay-by-Cell Exclusivity

An Interview with Jim Corbett and a Conversation about Pay-by-Cell Exclusivity Jim Corbett, CAPP, Director of Studies with Walker Consultants, discusses pay-by-cell exclusivity. PreListen here.

Take Care of Your Staff–They’re Taking Care of You

August 30, 2021

By Chris Polk, CAPP There are so many businesses experiencing the difficulty of hiring and maintaining staff. The reduced staffing level is leading to a decrease in the level of customer service that is and can be provided. Both frontline and management staff who are still coming to work every Read More »

Member News: FlexPost Makes the Inc. 5000 National List After Ranking Regionally

FlexPost® Makes the Inc. 5000 National 2021 List After Ranking Regionally Inc. magazine recently announced that FlexPost Inc. is included on its 2021 Inc. 5000 National list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. This national list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within Read More »

Member News: Hospital Parking Solutions in the Digital Age

Hospital Parking Solutions in the Digital Age Have you ever encountered such a situation where it is difficult to find a parking space in the hospital, and you still don’t know where to park after driving a few laps? With the continuous improvement of people’s living standards, more and more Read More »

Appeals Court Rules Tire Chalking Violates Driver’s Constitutional Rights

August 29, 2021

A Michigan appeals court late last week ruled that a city parking officer who chalked the tires of a woman with 14 city parking tickets violated her constitutional rights. Alison Taylor contested a ticket she received in Saginaw in 2014, saying it was invalid because chalking her tires violated her Read More »

Hiring During the Pandemic

August 26, 2021

By Kathleen Federici, MEd Many organizations are looking to hire talent to lead their mission in some way or another. According to Employee Benefits News, while many organizations made layoffs at the start of the pandemic, more than 80 percent plan to hire new employees. So the job posting goes Read More »

Left or Right?

August 25, 2021

By Katherine Beaty Are you a left Twix or a right Twix? I love this genius marketing campaign that came out a couple of years ago. Are you curious as to what the difference is between left Twix and right Twix candy bars? It tells you right on the new Read More »

Parking, Traffic, and Congestion at Special Event Venues

August 24, 2021

By Angel Diaz, Henry Espinosa, and Mike Mckeon Have you been to a large sporting event lately and said, “WOW, that was painless getting to my parking spot?” We didn’t think so, but there is a better way–Free Flow Frictionless Parking. At LoanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins, getting Read More »

Park(ing) Day Returns

August 23, 2021

Park(ing) Day, the annual celebration that turns parking spaces around the world into parks, is back in full force this year. Happening Sept. 17, the event is being sponsored by Ford Mobility Company-backed Spin, which has even offered funding to help transform spaces into parks for one day. Get all Read More »

Member News: CarPay-Diem partnership sees Parkopedia become the largest facilitator of in-car fuel payments in Europe

CarPay-Diem partnership sees Parkopedia become the largest facilitator of in-car fuel payments in Europe Parkopedia has announced a partnership with leading fuel payment provider CarPay-Diem to strengthen Parkopedia’s recently launched integrated multi-domain payment platform. The new partnership expands the coverage of Parkopedia’s in-car fuelling payment solution to now become the Read More »

Judge Rules California Gig-worker Law Unconstitutional

August 22, 2021

A judge ruled California’s Proposition 22, which allowed transportation network companies (TNCs) and other companies to classify workers as independent contractors instead of employees, unconstitutional last week. Proposition 22 was voted in last November and  heavily supported by Uber, Lyft, and other companies that rely on gig workers, including Instacart Read More »

Rethinking Mobility: Tell Us Your Story

August 19, 2021

By Rachel Yoka, CAPP, LEED AP BD+C To say that the last year has been challenging, and disruptive just doesn’t do our industry justice.  Our members and industry professionals have displayed innovation, resiliency, creativity, tenacity and pure grit.  In our Shoptalks and summits, we’ve heard you talk about adapting your Read More »

Adaptive Reuse: Short-term ROI or Long-term Investment?

August 18, 2021

For owners and developers investing in new parking facilities, adaptive reuse is a popular topic of discussion. While there is no limit to the possibilities we can imagine, the reality is that designing a parking structure to be compatible with other human uses adds to the cost. However, whether you Read More »

2021 Pennsylvania Parking Association (PPA) Conference

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Mentorships for Life

August 17, 2021

By Casey Jones, CAPP Oprah Winfrey’s mentor was her fourth grade teacher. Dr. Martin Luther King drew upon his relationship with Dr. Benjamin Mays for inspiration, guidance, and wisdom through immensely difficult times, and Apple’s Steve Jobs tucked a young Mark Zuckerberg under his wing as Facebook was conceptualized and Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Find Your Potential, Develop Your Path. Presented by Kim Jackson, CAPP

REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member Read More »

August 17: Cybersecurity Online Instructor-Led Course

Register here for this event. $150 for IPMI Members. Non-Members may attend for a $300 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.

Protecting Parking Patrons’ Personally Identifiable Information

August 16, 2021

Parking payment technology has advanced from the spare change in your wallet to an app on your phone hosted in the cloud. Digital parking apps and services provide ease and convenience to both parties to a digital parking transaction. However, while feeding quarters in a parking meter is a rather Read More »

The Parking Podcast E56: An Interview with Todd Litman and a Conversation about New Mobilities

An Interview with Todd Litman and a Conversation about New Mobilities Todd Litman, Executive Director at VTPI, discusses his new book: New Mobilities: Smart Planning for Emerging Transportation Technologies PreListen here.

IPMI News: Rethinking Mobility: Call for Video Submissions by September 15, 2021

Rethinking Mobility: 2021 Call for Video Submissions We want to shine a spotlight on your story. IPMI is requesting short video vignettes that illustrate what your organization has done to pivot, inspire, and innovate. IPMI will showcase the stories of up to eight organizations at the 2021 IPMI Parking & Read More »

Michigan City Gets On-demand Autonomous Vehicles

August 15, 2021

May Mobility recently launched on-demand, autonomous vehicles in Grand Rapids, Mich. “The on-demand service, which includes four May Mobility Lexus RX450h vehicles and one wheelchair-accessible Polaris GEM equipped with May Mobility’s autonomous technology, operates within a 1.36 square-mile service zone that includes more than 20 designated pick up and drop Read More »

Resiliency and imagination; a post-pandemic plan

Resiliency and imagination; a post-pandemic plan. Harry Delgado, CAPP, ED.S. We are a parking authority in the City of New Brunswick, N.J. (NBPA). Pre-pandemic, we experienced the highest occupancy rates, with garages and surface lots running full and a thriving valet business. New Brunswick is the county seat serving court Read More »

Member News: Jieshun Deployed Malaysia’s Largest LPR Parking System for Sunway Pyramid

Jieshun Deployed Malaysia’s Largest LPR Parking System for Sunway Pyramid Sunway Group is one of Malaysia’s largest conglomerates with core interests in real estate, construction, education, healthcare, retail, and hospitality. The flagship retail property, Sunway Pyramid, first opened its doors in 1997. It is Malaysia’s first themed shopping and entertainment Read More »

Tips for Tampa

August 12, 2021

By Tina Altman Getting my feet wet again by going to a recent site visit in Tampa ahead of the 2021 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo felt so good! Time to dust off the suitcase and get back to some type of normalcy. The airport and flight had Read More »

Anti-racism at Work: Honesty, Support, and Commitment

August 11, 2021

“Being a Black woman in a predominantly White, male industry comes with challenges–and anyone like me can share the ones they’ve faced,” writes Reachel Knight, CAPP, business strategy coordinator with the Calgary Parking Authority. “You hear stories about demotions, being overlooked for promotions, and being denied access to certain projects Read More »

IPMI Webinar: Ask Better Questions, Get Better Answers: Improve Your RFP Procurement Process to Receive Quality Proposals. Presented by Mandy Bowers Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

REGISTER HERE. View webinar description, learning objectives, and speaker details, and register for free today.  We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: $35 per webinar, Read More »

Tackling TNCs: Curb and Congestion Management in Las Vegas

August 10, 2021

By Brandy Stanley, CAPP TNCs are not a new phenomenon, but handling them effectively to reduce the congestion they cause and move people through the downtown core is quite a challenge. The City of Las Vegas is taking a two-pronged approach to helping TNCs do business downtown: Using large kiosks Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Never Stop Learning: Why Professional Development is the Key to Success. Presented by Josh Cantor, CAPP

REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member Read More »

The Mighty B17 and its Secret for Success: The Checklist

August 9, 2021

By Matt Penney, CAPP No one had seen anything like it. The B17 was immediately the new king of its class for large, propeller-driven aircraft. At its unveiling, a reporter dubbed it the “flying fortress” because of the numerous machine guns protruding in all directions from its fuselage. Boeing quickly Read More »

2021 Texas Parking & Transportation Association (TPTA) Conference & Trade Show

TPTA 2021 Conference & Tradeshow August 9-12, 2021 Round Rock, TX Registration open now!  In light of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, and the associated limits on large group gatherings, TPTA is announcing the postponement of our 2021 Conference & Tradeshow to August 9-12, 2021 at Kalahari Resort – Round Rock. Read More »

The Electrifying Future: Experts Speak

August 8, 2021

News that U.S. President Joe Biden is toughening pollution rules and pushing toward significant growth in electric vehicles came on the heels of several major automakers’ recent decisions to focus on EVs in the next 20 years. But what does all that mean for the parking and mobility industry? In Read More »

Member News: Oobeo Announces the Launch of an affordable, easy to use Event Parking Payment Solution 

Oobeo Announces the Launch of an affordable, easy to use Event Parking Payment Solution  Oobeo has today launched a new event parking app to complement its existing parking software suite for taking rapid cash and card payments at events including contactless payment methods such as Apple Pay and Google wallet. Read More »

Road Trip? Perfect.

August 5, 2021

By Kim Fernandez, CAE There’s a day-long road trip in my near future. Next week, I’ll fill the tank, pop into the Wawa for my obligatory bag of Combos, head across the Chesapeake, and pick up my son from college, where he’s spent the summer in a research program. Three Read More »

Member News: GB & Partners Private Equity Group Acquires Majority Stake in Parking Revenue Recovery Services

GB & Partners Private Equity Group Acquires Majority Stake in Parking Revenue Recovery Services Partnership with GB& Partners and portfolio asset Asura Technologies brings PRRS expansion opportunities to U.S. Parking Revenue Recovery Services (PRRS), Inc., a leader in parking enforcement and revenue collections services, yesterday announced the sale of the Read More »

Member News: Gold for Parking Startup in Colorado Smart Cities Challenge!

Gold for Parking Startup in Colorado Smart Cities Challenge! Spot Parking is amongst the winners of a prestigious smart city challenge in Colorado designed to find innovative solutions to best recover from the effects of the pandemic. The Colorado Smart Cities Alliance Revive! Challenge received proposals from around the world. Read More »

Member News: Rutgers University engages MSS Media, Inc. for transit advertising management services

Rutgers University engages MSS Media, Inc. for transit advertising management services Miami, FL – MSS Media, Inc. will once again partner with the Rutgers University Communications and Marketing and Institutional Planning and Operations departments for transit advertising sales and management (using interior bus card signs in alignment with ceiling ads) Read More »

Member News: Blink Charging Awarded Grant Funds for the Deployment of DC Fast Chargers at 25 Locations by the State of Florida

Blink Charging Awarded Grant Funds for the Deployment of DC Fast Chargers at 25 Locations by the State of Florida With a $12.5 million grant, Blink will create a robust network of 52 DC fast chargers along Florida’s major interstate highways and enhance resilience against natural disasters Blink Charging Co. Read More »

Member News: T2 Systems Releases New Residential Permits Solution

T2 Systems Releases New Residential Permits Solution The self-service mobility solution enables parking operations offering property-based permits to operate more efficiently and provide better customer service Parking technology leader T2 Systems has released its Residential Permits solution, a mobile web application and back end platform that enables parking operations to Read More »

Member News: Parkopedia to provide upgraded premium parking services to Volkswagen of America

Parkopedia to provide upgraded premium parking services to Volkswagen of America Parkopedia expands its existing partnership with Volkswagen of America (VWoA) to include parking reservation and integrated payment services The new service is delivered through the Volkswagen Car-Net service and app, in combination with the all-new MIB3 infotainment system The Read More »

RFPs Just Not That Into You: Finding That Special Someone

August 4, 2021

By Mandy Bowers My husband and I were engaged after a six-month courtship. We were introduced by a mutual friend and our first date was at a coffee shop. We pushed past the first date jitters and ended up talking for hours, finding things we shared throughout our conversation. Josh Read More »

NEPC 29th Annual Conference and Tradeshow

The NEPC Annual Conference and Trade Show brings together parking and transportation professionals from universities, municipalities, hospitals, airports and from the private sector.  More than 250 attendees will gather in Boston for two days of education and networking.  Forty vendors will exhibit the latest in parking and transportation products and Read More »

Learning from 2020: Why Cities Need Better Curbside Data

August 3, 2021

Accelerating growth in the use of curb space has resulted in the demands on curb space to exceed supply. Today, transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft complete more than 4 billion annual trips globally–the bulk of which begin and end on urban curbsides. E-commerce continues to grow, with Read More »

The Parking Podcast E55: An Interview with Vanessa Solesbee and a Conversation about Estes Park

An Interview with Vanessa Solesbee and a conversation about Estes Park Vanessa Solesbee, CAPP, CCTM, Parking & Transit Manager with Estes Park discusses Estes Park Parking. PreListen here. 

It’s Not You, Social Media, It’s Me

August 2, 2021

By Vanessa Solesbee, CAPP, CCTM I grew up with a passion for public service, and while I never thought that passion would take me into parking, I am so glad it did. When I had the opportunity to take classes at the Disney Institute as part of a summer internship Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile Hires Chris Huff as Chief Technology Officer

ParkMobile Hires Chris Huff as Chief Technology Officer Former Weather Channel executive to focus on building ParkMobile’s next generation of smart mobility solutions Atlanta, GA – July 20, 2021 –  ParkMobile, the #1 parking app in North America, announced today the appointment of Chris Huff as Chief Technology Officer. In Read More »

Member News: EnSight Technologies Managing Partner Chris Scheppmann Named Finalist for San Diego Business Journal’s 40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40 Award

EnSight Technologies Managing Partner Chris Scheppmann Named Finalist for San Diego Business Journal’s 40 Next Top Business Leaders Under 40 Award San Diego, CA (July 18, 2021)— Today, EnSight Technologies announced the company’s co-founder and managing partner, Chris Scheppmann, has been named a finalist for the San Diego Business Journal’s Read More »

TNC Drivers Fear Losing Work with Miami, Austin Autonomous Vehicle Trials

August 1, 2021

Transportation network company (TNC) drivers in Miami say they fear losing their income when 1,000 autonomous cars are launched as ride-hails later this year. Argo AI, Ford, and Lyft announced they’d trial the self-driving cars in Miami and Austin this winter. Drivers for Lyft and Uber say they’re concerned the Read More »

Tampa, Here We Come!

July 29, 2021

By Rita Pagan, DES After a year of virtual meetings, I am so excited to be welcoming our members back to an in-person meeting this fall at the 2021 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Tampa, Florida— with clear safety protocols in place. As we navigate this continuously changing time Read More »

A Few of My Favorite Things

July 28, 2021

By Christina Jones, CAPP, MBA When things get me down and I’m feeling unhappy, I just try to think of nice things. Editor’s note: Christina sent us this post with a note daring us to not sing. We failed–miserably. Enjoy! Wheel stops on pavement and bollards on plazas Contactless payments Read More »

Telecommuting and Space Use at UCLA

July 27, 2021

As COVID-19 took hold in spring 2020, UCLA closed its campus to all but essential employees and its world-renowned medical center, which continued to operate throughout the pandemic, as expected. Beyond that, however, nearly 80 percent of campus employees (excluding medical center staff) were sent home and asked to telecommute Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Cultivating the Seeds of Support within Your Organization. Presented by Chris Austin, CAPP and Julius Rhodes, SPHR

REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member Read More »

Like, Right?

July 26, 2021

By Mark Lyons, CAPP Vendor interviews and presentations today—guess what word or phrase is the most overused? Used so much that I want to let everyone know how it hurts. One might think that in today’s accelerated world of constant change and trend watching, we would be hearing the most Read More »

New Yorkers Still Loving Transportation by Bicycle

July 25, 2021

COVID-19 saw a boost to micro-mobility and to biking in cities and urban areas in particular. Those numbers continue to climb, at least in New York City, where more and more residents, visitors, and commuters are embracing two-wheeled transportation through the city. “Cyclist counts on East River bridges climbed to Read More »

My Summer Podcasts

July 22, 2021

By Justin Grunert, MSM I have been seeing many different lists coming out recommending different things, notably Barrack Obama’s summer reading list and summer playlist. Well, here is my list of the podcasts I am listening to this summer! My first recommendation is called Criminal, hosted/narrated by Phoebe Judge. Judge Read More »

Member News: ROKER Acquires SecurePark Technologies for End-to-End Parking Management and Enforcement Solution

ROKER Acquires SecurePark Technologies for End-to-End Parking Management and Enforcement Solution Company to address needs of multi-billion-dollar smart parking market PRINCETON, N.J. and EDMONTON, Alberta– July 20, 2021 – ROKER Inc., a provider of technology solutions aimed at urban space management inclusive of parking and enforcement, today announced that it Read More »

Member News: Premier Parking Revolutionizing the Way People Park in Austin

Premier Parking Revolutionizing the Way People Park in Austin Austin One of the Early U.S. Markets to Get Metropolis Technology NASHVILLE (July 15, 2021) – Premier Parking announced today that new technology, made possible through an exclusive partnership with Metropolis, will make parking easier, safer and more consumer-friendly in Austin. Read More »

Member News: PayByPhone Brings A Contactless Parking Experience to the City of San Mateo, California

PayByPhone Brings A Contactless Parking Experience to the City of San Mateo, California Residents and visitors of the City of San Mateo will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions is expanding to over 2,800 on-street parking spaces across Read More »

Member News: South Lake Tahoe Launches Flowbird App

South Lake Tahoe Launches Flowbird App Parking convenience comes to drivers in SLT this summer Moorestown, NJ —  Flowbird Group, a global leader in smart city and campus solutions, has announced that it has launched the Flowbird app in the City of South Lake Tahoe, California. The smart mobile parking Read More »

Member News: Parker Technology & TIBA Parking Announce Partnership Agreement

Parker Technology & TIBA Parking Announce Partnership Agreement Parker Technology and TIBA Parking announce their official partnership agreement. The two technology organizations have worked collaboratively to engineer an integrated two-way video customer experience solution on TIBA’s X-60 line of Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) equipment. As well as Read More »

Member News: North TagMaster North America, Inc. Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary

North TagMaster North America, Inc. Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary TagMaster North America, Inc. (TMNA), a leading AVI solution provider in the U.S. began in 2006 focused primarily on long range RFID in Tacoma, Washington with President and founder, Ali Khaksar. Since inception 15 years ago, the company has been producing Read More »

Ensuring Curb Equity

July 21, 2021

When we speak about curb equity, we are not speaking about proportional access to the curb. If access were proportional, national delivery fleets would dominate all loading zones and cars would dominate all other on-street inventory. When we speak about curb equity, we are referring to equitable access to the Read More »

Washington, D.C. Joins Vision Zero to Improve Bike Lane Safety

July 20, 2021

By Tim Taylor In recent years, Washington, D.C., has seen exponential growth, with more people than ever living, working, and visiting in the city. With that has come an increased demand for transportation and safety, especially for the most vulnerable commuters: those who use micro-mobility vehicles. To properly adapt to Read More »

The Parking Podcast E54: An Interview with Peter Lange and a Conversation about Texas A&M

An Interview with Peter Lange and a Conversation about Texas A&M Peter Lange, Associate Vice President at Texas A&M, discusses parking and transportation at Texas A&M. PreListen here. 

Is It Time for a New Kind of Adaptive Reuse?

July 19, 2021

Adaptive reuse–repurposing existing buildings for new uses–has been a topic of discussion in the parking and mobility industry for some time. Now, a traffic engineering and transportation planning company CEO says it’s time to really put words into action and repurpose old parking garages for low-income housing. “Recognizing the success Read More »

Member News: ParkHub Acquires CurbTrac to Further Optimize Parking Payments

ParkHub Acquires CurbTrac to Further Optimize Parking Payments Parking technology companies join forces to advance CurbTrac’s centralized mobile app solution and bolster ParkHub’s leading payment ecosystem  DALLAS – July 19, 2021 — ParkHub, the leading B2B parking technology provider, today announced its acquisition of CurbTrac, a parking payment management platform. Read More »

Cities Using Transit to Get People to Nature

July 18, 2021

Seattle’s popular Trailhead Direct service, which shuttles people from the city and its suburbs to popular trailheads, resumed running in June after a COVID-19 hiatus. More cities are following suit, offering public transit service to trailheads, parks, and areas of nature away from the so-called concrete jungle. “Trailhead Direct represents Read More »

How a DE&I Culture Benefits Your Bottom Line

July 16, 2021

By:  Mark Schleyer, CAPP Regional Sales Director for Passport A growing number of companies are working to build more inclusive and diverse workplaces. While there are many benefits of diversity in the workplace, you may be surprised to learn about the effect diversity has on an organization’s bottom line. A Read More »

Looking Through the Crystal Ball of Parking and Mobility

July 15, 2021

By Shawn D. Conrad, CAE “Don’t expect what happened to the transportation industry last year to predict what will occur in the future.” This quote comes from a recent conversation I had with an IPMI member about how the industry has been affected by the pandemic.  And while there are Read More »

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training: July 15, 2021

Register here for this event. $275 for IPMI Members Non-Members may attend for a $495 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.  Need help logging in?  

Gibbs’ Rules and Rules to Live By

July 14, 2021

By Katherine Beaty NCIS is a CBS series that is now on its 18th season. The main character is Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, who is the leader of a team of special agents belonging to the NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) Major Case Response Team. Gibbs, a former Marine, Read More »

July 14 IPMI Webinar: The Parking Study is Done. Now What? Presented by Jennifer McCoy, Bolton & Menk

REGISTER HERE. View webinar description, learning objectives, and speaker details, and register for free today.  We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: $35 per webinar, Read More »

2021 Ohio Parking Association Conference

Sheraton Hotel Columbus, Ohio Contact: Dawn Marti Email: dawncmarti1@gmail.com

Caring for People and the Golden Rule

July 13, 2021

By Jonathan Haney, CAPP Caring for each other should be a focus in each of our lives. It is part of the “Golden Rule” to treat others as you would expect to be treated. For some of us, this can become a very trying exercise.  When dealing with those who Read More »

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training: July 13, 2021

Register here for this event. $275 for IPMI Members Non-Members may attend for a $495 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.  Need help logging in?  

Frontline Fundamentals: Demystifying the Parking Audit: The Important Role You Play. Presented by Jaime Snyder, CAPP

REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member Read More »

My Parking Career Wasn’t Over After All

July 12, 2021

By David Horn, CAPP In March 2020, the beginning of the pandemic, life began to change quickly and the outcomes were a mystery to all of us. My family and I took a summer trip in late July. Upon returning to work, I was told my position would be eliminated Read More »

Member News: Parkopedia partners with ThinxNet to provide seamless in-car fuelling payments across Europe

Parkopedia partners with ThinxNet to provide seamless in-car fuelling payments across Europe Industry-leading connected car solution providers Parkopedia and ThinxNet, have partnered to improve the refuelling experience for drivers, automakers and fuelling stations across Europe, through intelligent connected solutions that enable drivers to pay for their fuel directly through their Read More »

The Parking Garage of The Future

July 11, 2021

You’ll leave a car in the parking garage of the future, writes the New York Times. But you’ll also make dinner reservations, charge that vehicle, connect with other forms of mobility–and you’ll likely have reserved all of that ahead of time with an app. In short, parking in the future Read More »

In a Mood

July 8, 2021

By Cindy Campbell I’m in a mood today. Come to think of it, I’m in a mood every day. The power is in knowing that I have choices about my mood du jour–and so do you. Moods can positively or negatively influence every activity we’re involved in–routine interactions with friends, Read More »

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training: July 8, 2021

Register here for this event. $275 for IPMI Members Non-Members may attend for a $495 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.  Need help logging in?  

The Parking Study is Done. Now What?

July 7, 2021

By Jennifer McCoy, PE, PTOA After a parking lot study has been completed in a new, shiny document, cities ask themselves, “What happens next?” Moving into the next task of sifting through parking study recommendations can be daunting. However, here are some great steps to help structure the decision-making process Read More »

Power of the People

July 6, 2021

The last year was a challenging one for people in parking and mobility, to say the least. But some creative and hardy souls not only survived but thrived, making the most of so many changes and shining as leaders of both organizations and their colleagues. Those industry professionals are the Read More »

Parksmart Advisor, Online, Instructor-Led Training: July 6, 2021

Register here for this event. $275 for IPMI Members Non-Members may attend for a $495 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.  Need help logging in?  

The Parking Podcast E53: An Interview with Peter Deppe and a Conversation about Kuhmute

An Interview with Jeremy Zuker and a Conversation about WhereiPark Peter Deppe, CEO & Co-Founder of Kuhmute, discusses micromobility, last-mile delivery and Kuhmute. PreListen here. 

COVID-19’s Permanent Changes to Cities Being Deciphered

July 5, 2021

COVID-19 seemed to change everything about cities for a long time–how we worked, got around, shopped, communicated, and accomplished a long list of day-to-day activities. And as the world eases into a new normal, NBC News took a look at what may have changed for good, especially in cities: More Read More »

Telecommuting at UCLA: Featured Article from Parking & Mobility Magazine

July 3, 2021

Telecommuting at UCLA: Avoiding gridlock, finding parking, and having room to breathe. By David J. Karwaski THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES (UCLA) sits within the Los Angeles Basin, one of the most traffic congested areas in the U.S., that unfortunately has some of the worst air quality—if not the Read More »

Ensuring Curb Equity: Parking & Mobility Magazine Feature Article

Ensuring curb equity is a complex undertaking, filled with stake­holders and considerations. By Keith Hutchings and Christopher Perry, CAPP WHEN WE SPEAK ABOUT CURB EQUITY, we are not speaking about proportional access to the curb. If access were propor­tional, national delivery fleets would dominate all loading zones and cars would Read More »

Member News: PaybyPhone Appoints Sonny Samra Director of Business Growth, Canada & USA

July 2, 2021

PayByPhone Appoints Sonny Samra Senior Director of Business Growth, Canada & USA PayByPhone, the global leader in mobile parking payment solutions, announced today the appointment of Sonny Samra as Senior Director of Business Growth, Canada & USA. Sonny joined PayByPhone in 2019 as Sales Director, Southwest, quickly proving to be Read More »

Rethinking Leadership, Workplaces, and Why Places are Important

July 1, 2021

By Rachel Yoka, CAPP, LEED AP BD+C The last 18 months have challenged leaders in every home office and corner of the world. Whether you are leading a large staff or a small but mighty team, the way we work together is fundamentally different (and yet very much the same).  Read More »

Member News: Advanced Technologies and Predictive Analytics from LAZ Parking Reduce Traffic Tie-Ups at Busy Rhode Island State Beaches

Advanced Technologies and Predictive Analytics from LAZ Parking Reduce Traffic Tie-Ups at Busy Rhode Island State Beaches Express lanes for residents and visitors who purchase parking passes before they head to the beach will park faster and start having fun sooner Providence, R.I., June 29, 2021—The Rhode Island Department of Read More »

Member News: Conduent Named a 2020 Supplier of the Year Winner by General Motors

Conduent Named a 2020 Supplier of the Year Winner by General Motors   COMMERCIAL SECTOR INNOVATION CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT) was named a GM Supplier of the Year winner in General Motors’ 29th annual Supplier of the Year awards. GM recognized 122 of its best suppliers from 16 countries for performance Read More »

Member News: Parkopedia to provide premium parking and payment services to Toyota Motor North America

Parkopedia to provide premium parking and payment services to Toyota Motor North America Parkopedia announces its parking information, reservation services and integrated payment platform is now available to Toyota Motor North America covering both Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the USA The new ‘Park with Parkopedia’ service covers locating, reserving Read More »

Member News: Cloud Hosting: A New Trend of Smart Parking Services, Jieshun

Cloud Hosting: A New Trend of Smart Parking Services Many people who have recently driven to Shenzhen Vanke Yuncheng have discovered that the parking lot has undergone some changes. License plate recognition provides a better parking experience. When people prepare to leave after paying, they don’t need to stop the Read More »

GM Commits $25 Million to Equity in Transition to Electric Vehicles

June 30, 2021

General Motors announced this week the creation of a $25 million fund to encourage equity as the company and others transition to prioritizing electric vehicles. The Climate Equity Fund, company executives said, will be used to “implement inclusive solutions that bring everyone along, especially our employees and communities.” GM recently Read More »

Creativity Changes Our World

June 29, 2021

When’s the last time your organization got creative–really creative–in a customer-facing way? Our guess is if anything’s pushed you there, it was COVID-19. And lots of parking organizations pulled out the creativity to get through the pandemic, and even thrive. The winners of this year’s IPMI Marketing Awards thought way Read More »

IPMI’s 2021 Mobility & Innovation Summit, June 29-30

Register now for next virtual event, featuring two afternoons of speakers and panels on innovation, mobility, and our industry. REGISTER HERE.

Putting Your Client First

June 28, 2021

By John Mason, CAPP, PMP It’s tough in business sometimes to see what value there could be beyond turning a profit when it comes to implementing systems. Corporate culture tells you it’s all about making money. To some extent, that’s certainly true. You can’t stay in business if you’re not Read More »

Member News: The Flowbird Mobile App Is Launching In The City of Akron

June 27, 2021

The Flowbird Mobile App Is Launching In The City of Akron Parking convenience comes to drivers in Akron this summer Moorestown, NJ — Flowbird Group, a global leader in curbside management and urban mobility solutions, announced that it is launching the Flowbird app in the City of Akron, Ohio at Read More »

Member News: PayByPhone and The City of Winnipeg Update Their Contactless Parking Experience

PayByPhone and The City of Winnipeg Update Their Contactless Parking Experience Residents and visitors of The City of Winnipeg will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions, PayByPhone and The City of Winnipeg have replaced their 4-digit parking numbers Read More »

Member News: Fresno Yosemite International Airport Selects TKH Security (Park Assist)

TKH Security’s Park Assist Parking Guidance System to be Deployed at Fresno Yosemite International Airport CHESHIRE, CT – June 23rd, 2021 – TKH Security’s Parking Guidance System (PGS) will be deployed at Fresno Yosemite International Airport’s new four-level parking garage. Located in Fresno, CA, Fresno Yosemite International is the primary Read More »

Why Big Tech is Building Autonomous Cars

The race to build driverless vehicles is expensive, slow, and fraught with metaphorical–and real–potholes. So why are so many big tech companies jumping in? Apple, Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and others have partnered with automakers, other tech companies, and different specialists in the race to produce a truly driverless car. Analysts Read More »

Leading Through Exhaustion

June 24, 2021

By Kathleen Federici, MEd As I hear stories from others, a common theme is exhaustion. The pandemic has taken a toll on all of us in some way or another and unexpected and rapid changes have left some in a state of fatigue. Not only are we dealing with the Read More »

Managing and Thriving Amid Disruption

June 23, 2021

By Brett Wood, CAPP, PE The past 15 months have taught us many valuable lessons, including some aroudn increased awareness and adapting to change. Our industry has certainly managed this change in its own unique way, with parking and mobility programs implementing improvements that were rooted in being proactive and Read More »

APO Chat: Getting Started with APO

APO Chat: Getting Started with APO Join us for a free Shoptalk-style discussion about the APO program and how to get started.  Get resources and the APO Manual for Applicants at parking-mobility.org/apo. Free to attend, pre-registration required; sign up today!  Get the inside scoop on what’s new, best practices, and Read More »

Managing Change Through Financial Diversification

June 22, 2021

As an industry, we have been positioning ourselves for disruption for several years. How would we respond to impacts from micro-mobility, ride-share, and ultimately autonomous vehicles and the impending changes to parking demands and activity? In the years leading up to 2020, we spent considerable time and brainpower thinking about Read More »

IPMI News: APDS Releases Version 3.0 of International Data Specification for Parking

APDS Releases Version 3.0 of International Data Specification for Parking Public Comment Period Open through July 30, 2021 ​These are exciting times—around the globe, new services and technologies are intersecting to create value-added convenience to customers and business owners while better utilizing our available parking, mobility, and transport infrastructure.  Whether Read More »

The Parking Podcast E52: An Interview with Jeremy Zuker and a Conversation about WhereiPark

An Interview with Jeremy Zuker and a Conversation about WhereiPark Jeremy Zuker, Co-Founder of WhereiPark, discusses shared parking and WhereiPark. PreListen here. 

7 on 7

June 21, 2021

By Matt Penney, CAPP With the close of the spring semester and the onset of summertime, there is a brief window for a sport called “7 on 7.” It’s a modified touch football game for high school students. There are no linemen, no running plays, and no rushing of the Read More »

Paris Allows On-street, Outdoor Dining to Become Permanent

June 20, 2021

Restaurants around the world turned on-street parking into “streeteries” when COVID-19 made dining inside impossible. Now that the pandemic is waning, cities are wondering how long those outside dining areas should continue. Paris, France, says forever. Under new guidance, nearly 9,800 restaurants, bars, and cafes can set up outdoor dining Read More »

Parking and Transit-oriented Development: Featured Article from IPMI’s Parking & Mobility Magazine

June 18, 2021

The Orientation Toward Transit: Has COVID cooled the hot market of parking and transit-oriented development? By Jim Zullo, CAPP As we look ahead to life in a post-COVID world, there will certainly be some level of return to commuting, transit, and parking normalcy. But are the benefits that have traditionally Read More »

Combos, Cashews, and Calendar Dates

June 17, 2021

By Kim Fernandez Depending on my ultimate destination, I stop at either the Wawa just past Annapolis or the Wawa  just through Easton (about a half-hour past the Bay Bridge) every time I drive through Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The first order of business is topping off the car’s gas tank, Read More »

Parklet Design: Featured Article from IPMI’s Parking & Mobility Magazine

Never more popular, tiny park spaces are seeing more use than ever next to the curb. Here’s everything you need to know to launch a parklet program in your operation, including parklet design elements. By Jonathan Wicks, CAPP, and Chrissy Mancini Nichols IF THE CURB IS THE GATEWAY TO YOUR Read More »

Why You Should Reinvent the Wheel

June 16, 2021

By Katherine Beaty The saying “don’t reinvent the wheel” is so wrong! The wheel, strictly speaking, has been reinvented tons of times. We did not always have the full rubber wheel you see on automobiles today. The wheel started from a round stone slab, then was reinvented from stone to Read More »

Member News: Tennyson is Princeton’s new Director of Transportation and Parking Services

Tennyson is Princeton’s new Director of Transportation and Parking Services Charles (Charlie) Tennyson has been appointed Princeton’s new director of Transportation and Parking Services following a national search to fill the position. Tennyson previously served for five years as deputy director of the department. Transportation and Parking Services (TPS) is part Read More »

Free Learning Lab: June 16: Reestablishing Community on University Campuses, presented by TransLoc

Presented by TransLoc. Free to industry professionals, pre-registration required. Get all the details and register here.

Member News: FLASH Acquires Parkonect to Accelerate Access to 21st Century Parking Technology

FLASH Acquires Parkonect to Accelerate Access to 21st Century Parking Technology Acquisition creates an advantage for real estate owners to modernize their assets in a rapidly diversifying mobility ecosystem via digital, connected experiences with Legacy PARCS systems June 16, 2021 (Austin, TX and Chicago, IL) – FLASH, the leader in flexible technology Read More »

Cool Tech? Look Again with Equity Glasses

June 15, 2021

We have some amazing technology applications in the parking industry. Some people would be quite surprised if they knew just how “cool” technology has become for the seemingly mundane task of parking a car or a truck or a bicycle or any other means of transport using our streets (and Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Mastering Your Mentor Mojo – Unlocking the Power of Mentorships to Propel Your Career. Presented by Casey Jones, CAPP

REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today. We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member Read More »

APDS User Group Meeting: Suppliers, Consultants & Service Providers

Join APDS for a free users group meeting. Open to all, pre-registration required.  This meeting will be focused on parking, transportation and mobility owners and operators. Suppliers, Consultants, and Service Providers: Register here for the free event. All events will be recorded for those who can not make the live Read More »

Member News: Parker Technology Announces Launch of New Text-to-Pay Feature

Parker Technology Announces Launch of New Text-to-Pay Feature Indianapolis, IN (June 14, 2021)— Paying for parking just got easier and more convenient than ever with the launch of Parker Technology’s new Text-to-Pay feature. “If drivers encounter issues with a credit card reader or they don’t have sufficient funds on their Read More »

Member News: Three Reasons Municipalities Keep Coming Back to Parking Specific Vehicles

Three Reasons Municipalities Keep Coming Back to Parking Specific Vehicles Westward Industries, the North American manufacturers of the GO-4, just finished the first five months of 2021 with a busy production line, expecting to keep up the pace as COVID restrictions ease throughout the USA. The most recent orders Read More »

Member News: FlexPost® Welcomes New Team Member – Jay Allen

FlexPost® Welcomes New Team Member – Jay Allen FlexPost Inc., a market-leading and innovative manufacturer of impact-resistant solutions for bollards and signposts, is proud to welcome Jay Allen to our already-talented team. Jay has recently joined FlexPost as Sales Manager. Jay brings over 18 years of sales and marketing experience Read More »

Pants, Post-pandemic

June 14, 2021

By Victor Hill, CAPP I’ve been thinking a lot about pants lately. The pandemic put most of our butts in home offices–and in shorts or pajamas–because who needs pants on a video conference? Then we got vaccinated and, after months of sequestering, we’re mostly safe to travel and revitalize our Read More »

Parking Philosophy 101

By: Joe Sciulli, CAPP (Ret.) Retiring from an industry that I “fell into” 36 years ago—as so many of you reading this did—I wanted to share as space allows some words of wisdom from my earliest mentors in parking. Call it Parking Philosophy 101. “Know your numbers!” Repeated early and Read More »

Tucson Expanding Shared Mobility

June 13, 2021

The City of Tucson first piloted a shared e-scooter program in fall 2019, and extended that pilot through COVID-19. Now, with micro-mobility’s popularity growing, the city is seeking growing shared mobility program. Full details are available on the city’s website, but it’s seeking vendors and partners to make e-scooters available Read More »

You Made It? You Win.

June 10, 2021

By Kim Fernandez Apparently, a new job interview trend is to ask candidates what amazing thing they did to learn more, better themselves, or boost their careers during COVID-19. Remember last March? It felt like everything we knew, everything familiar and safe, whooshed down a giant black hole in the Read More »

Awards of Excellence Winners Shine

June 9, 2021

A mixed-use tower with garage, loads of sustainable features, and innovative design and amenities. An airport parking ramp that serves as transportation hub and offers value for many user groups. A large garage that’s incredibly sustainable and green. A surface lot that captures more than 130,000 gallons of water. And Read More »

Member News: ParkMobile Teams up with Google Pay to Offer More Contactless Parking Payment Options in Atlanta

ParkMobile Teams up with Google Pay to Offer More Contactless Parking Payment Options in Atlanta With just a few taps, Google Pay users can quickly start a parking session anywhere in Atlanta where ParkMobile is accepted Atlanta, GA – June 8, 2021 – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility Read More »

Member News: PayByPhone Expands Contactless Parking in the City of Denver, Colorado

PayByPhone Expands Contactless Parking in the City of Denver, Colorado  Residents and visitors of the City of Denver, Colorado will now have an even better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions, is expanding to over 800 off-street parking spaces owned by the Read More »

Member News: Quercus Technologies launches its outdoor parking guidance system

Quercus Technologies launches its outdoor parking guidance system Quercus Technologies’ comprehensive global parking solution now features a new outdoor parking guidance system, SC Outdoor, capable of detecting available spaces in outdoor and rooftop parking facilities, and designed to facilitate parking mobility. Quercus’s smart parking guidance system achieves over 99% accuracy in vehicle detection, Read More »

Giving Them the Cookie

June 8, 2021

By Roamy R. Valera, CAPP A dear friend of mine recently sent me a letter he had written to his long-time airline of choice. I know my friend well and as a travel warrior myself, I knew his letter was not going to flatter anyone in the organization. He was Read More »

APDS User Group Meeting: Owners & Operators

Join APDS for a free users group meeting. Open to all, pre-registration required.  This meeting will be focused on parking, transportation and mobility owners and operators. We will host a second user group meeting on March 23 for suppliers, consultants and other service providers. Owners & Operators: Register here for Read More »

The Parking Podcast E51: An Interview with Cameron Guice of Cleanstreak and a Conversation about Pressure Washing

An Interview with Cameron Guice of Cleanstreak and a Conversation about Pressure Washing Cameron Guice, President of Cleanstreak, discusses Pressure Washing best practices. PreListen here. 

Female Mobility–Movin’ on Up

By Carmen Donnell, CAPP Did you know we recently celebrated National Grilled Cheese Day? And quickly after we celebrated National Take-Out Day? For the record, I coincidentally made a grilled cheese the day before it was recognized and did order take-out on the appropriate day! I digress–however it seems there Read More »

A Record-breaking Parking Space and a Parking Lottery for Vaccinations

June 7, 2021

In parking news this past weekend is the world record for most expensive parking space being shattered in Hong Kong. An unidentified buyer paid $1.3 million for a parking space in an ultra-luxury development. The previous record for a parking space was $980,000, also in Hong Kong. Elsewhere, Trenton, Mich., Read More »

Having a Real Desk and Four Other Things I Miss

June 4, 2021

By Rita Pagan, DES I know a lot of people were forced into working from home the last year but I’m heading into almost five years. While working from home has its perks, there are certainly things I miss about working in an office: Having a REAL desk! With two Read More »

Member News: Peazy is now an Approved NCPA Vendor

June 3, 2021

Peazy is now an Approved NCPA Vendor NCPA (National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance) members can now purchase Peazy’s suite of Hero Tools for a city or university’s parking program. Peazy’s cloud-based software, The Hero Toolkit, makes data management, reporting and forecasting easy. Specializing in data aggregation, Peazy’s platform helps managers plan Read More »

Transit-oriented Development After COVID: What’s Next?

For more than 20 years, transit-oriented development (TOD) has been a desired destination for people to live, work, and play. The opportunity to reside in a vibrant locale with convenient access to restaurants, shopping, employment, and alternative mobility options has been a preferred lifestyle for many, especially since the great Read More »

Free Online Shoptalk: Curb Management in the Real World: Case Studies and Conversation, Moderated by Robert Ferrin and Brandy Stanley, CAPP

June 2, 2021

Curb Management in the Real World: Case Studies and Conversation, Moderated by Robert Ferrin, City of Columbus, Ohio and Brandy Stanley, CAPP, City of Las Vegas Parking Services Register for free here. Join IPMI for our next online Shoptalk addressing the parking, transportation, and mobility industry’s response and recovery planning. Read More »

2021 Marketing Awards: CampuParc Website Launch

2021 Marketing Awards: Lexington & Fayette County Parking Authority Community Support

2021 Marketing Awards: #SWPTAswagbox

2021 Marketing Awards: Meters for a Mission

2021 Marketing Awards: ParkMobile for Good

2021 Marketing Awards: Princeton Campus Mobility Framework

2021 Awards of Excellence: Washington, D.C., Vision Zero Bike Lane

2021 Awards of Excellence: Los Angeles International Airport Taxi and Ride-sharing App Pickup Lot

2021 Awards of Excellence: Ding, Ding! Transit Goes Electric in Estes Park, Colo.

2021: Awards of Excellence: Chicago Parking Fine Reform, Chicago, Ill.

2021 Awards of Excellence: Helix Parking Structure Water Quality Improvement, Lexington, Ky.

2021 Awards of Excellence: Ft. Duquesne & Sixth Parking Garage, Pittsburgh, Pa.

2021 Awards of Excellence: PARK PARK, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

2021 Awards of Excellence: 10th and Mitchell Streets, City of Milwaukee, Wisc.

2021 Awards of Excellence: Gilbert Heritage District RD 120 Parking Structure, Gilbert, Ariz.

2021 Awards of Excellence: Athena Arsenal LLC West Garage Watertown, Mass.

2021 Awards of Excellence: Walnut Creek BART Transit Village, South Garage, Walnut Creek, Calif.

2021 Awards of Excellence: Bank of America Tower Garage, Houston, Texas

2021 Awards of Excellence: Regatta Harbour Garage, Miami, Fla.

2021 Awards of Excellence Winner: Cooksville GO Station, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

2021 Award of Excellence Winner: Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Silver Ramp

Member News: PayByPhone Adds More Locations in New Jersey Bringing Contactless Parking to Morristown

PayByPhone Adds More Locations in New Jersey Bringing Contactless Parking to Morristown Residents and visitors of Morristown, New Jersey will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone. The leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions, is expanding to over 1200 parking spaces on-street and off-street across town. Read More »

Member News: University of Arizona speeds up COVID-19 vaccine roll-out with Genetec AutoVu ALPR and Traffic Sense

University of Arizona speeds up COVID-19 vaccine roll-out with Genetec AutoVu ALPR and Traffic Sense University drives up vaccination efficiency by analyzing traffic data MONTRÉAL, May 26, 2021—When the University of Arizona (UA) was chosen as a COVID-19 vaccine point of dispensing (POD), they wanted to put in place a Read More »

Dog Humor

By L. Dennis Burns, CAPP While navigating the pandemic, I stumbled onto a secret weapon: dogs as a role model. This began with a joke I read that hit a little too close to home: “If your dog is fat, you aren’t getting enough exercise.”
 -Unknown The good news is, Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Fortune Cookie Communication: Using their “Why” to Guide Your “How”. Presented by Ben Schnabel, CAPP

June 1, 2021

REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today.  We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member Read More »

Member News: EasyPark Group Completes Acquisition of ParkMobile

EasyPark Group Completes Acquisition of ParkMobile This acquisition brings together the parking and mobility technology leaders in Europe and North America to accelerate innovation and global expansion. Atlanta, GA – June 1, 2021 – EasyPark Group, the European fast-growing mobility company, announced today the completed acquisition of PARK NOW Group, including North Read More »

Ford: 40 Percent of Its Vehicles Sold Will Be Electric by 2030

Automaker Ford announced last week  it expects 40 percent of its new vehicles to be electric by 2030. The announcement came on the heels of the introduction of the all-electric version of its bestselling F-150 pickup truck (pictured here), which they say boasted 70,000 reservations in the first week. The Read More »

2021 CAPP Recertification Tips

May 28, 2021

By Justin Grunert, MSM We’re looking forward to working with CAPPs who will recertify this year. Typically, recordkeeping forms would be due by Jan. 1, 2022, but since we will host the 2021 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in late November, we would appreciate all recertification paperwork be Read More »

Parking and Payment Processing: Why Choice is Key

May 27, 2021

By Kristen Locke, CAPP The rapid acceleration of contactless payments is helping operations offer better customer experiences, reduce hardware maintenance, and streamline operations. With more electronic payments, payment processing now has a huge effect on a parking provider’s revenue. Despite all that, it’s rarely a part of discussions about long-term Read More »

Free Learning Lab: Stay Ahead of the Game: Attract EV Drivers with Cost Effective EV Charging. Presented by Blink EV Charging

May 26, 2021

Free Learning Lab: Stay Ahead of the Game: Attract EV Drivers with Cost Effective EV Charging Presented by Blink Free to all industry professionals, pre-registration required to attend. The sponsored education session will be hosted on IPMI’s platform, with content provided by Blink. Summary: You need to stay ahead of Read More »

The Case for Thinking Like a Startup

“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” ― Albert Einstein. A drive-through opera performance in a parking garage in Chicago? Safe curbside food pickups from your favorite restaurant? Repurposed parking lots into pop-up kitchens supporting local restaurants and delivery services? Huge surges in contactless payment options? New digitized Read More »

The Future Impact of Autonomous Vehicles

May 25, 2021

By Jim Anderson Autonomous vehicles (AVs): What are the effects on today’s transportation network and future smart-city design? There is much speculation and opinion as to the evolution of AVs and the continued emergence of transportation network company (TNC) use in the fabric of the urban transportation environment. Notable architect Read More »

California Mandates EVs for TNCs

May 24, 2021

Transportation network companies (TNCs) such as Uber and Lyft will need to transition to electric vehicles in California by 2030, the state legislature mandated last week. The new rules, which say 90 percent of ride-share miles traveled must be in electric vehicles by the start of the new decade, also Read More »

Member News: Leading Manufacturer Sees New Opportunities in Programs for Curbside Pickup

May 22, 2021

Leading Manufacturer Sees New Opportunities in Programs for Curbside Pickup HOLLAND, MICHIGAN, May 18, 2021 – Curbside pickup has become known by many names across various organizations, including online pickup, curbside service, curbside care (healthcare facilities), BOPIS (Buy Online, Pick-up In Store), Click and Collect, Instacart, DoorDash, Shipt, and others. Read More »

Member News: Allpro Parking Announces Promotion of Erik Reed to General Manager

Allpro Parking Announces Promotion of Erik Reed to General Manager (Buffalo, NY) — Allpro has recently announced that Erik Reed has been promoted to a General Manager position. Erik Reed has been a member of the Allpro team since 2011, when he was hired as a Supervisor. Since then, he Read More »

Got Milk?

May 21, 2021

By Shawn Conrad, CAE Most of us remember the “Got Milk?” advertising campaign. A San Francisco agency developed this rather simple phrase and message in 1993 to increase sales for the California Milk Processor Board. Needless to say, the campaign’s success is almost unmatched in the world of advertising. Since Read More »

Curb Management in the Real World

May 20, 2021

By Robert Ferrin and Brandy Stanley, CAPP Everyone hears a lot about curb management, congestion mitigation and data gathering, but sometimes finding solutions in action can be difficult. Join us for a free, online, IPMI Shoptalk June 2 to learn more about the real-life solutions two cities are testing to Read More »

IPMI Webinar: Operational Measures that Produce a Positive Customer Experience and Drive Organizational Success. Presented by Tammy Baker & Brian Wolff, Parker Technology

May 19, 2021

REGISTER HERE. View webinar description, learning objectives, and speaker details, and register for free today.  We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: $35 per webinar, Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Using Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace. Presented by Tiffany Smith

May 18, 2021

REGISTER HERE. View training summary and speaker information, and register for free today.  We have launched your new IPMI member portal.  Click here to login, reset your password, and register for these free trainings. If you have questions, or need assistance, please contact us here. Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required, Non-member Read More »

Member News: PayByPhone Announces 43 Million Registered Users

PayByPhone Announces 43 Million Registered Users PayByPhone a leading global provider of mobile parking payment solutions, is celebrating 43 million registered users and 20 years in business.  Over the last 20 years, PayByPhone has become a powerhouse in the world of mobile payments. With over 43 million registered users worldwide, Read More »

Member News: Conduent Transportation Expands in UK with Highways England Contract for Automated Free-Flow Charging Solution

Conduent Transportation Expands in UK with Highways England Contract for Automated Free-Flow Charging Solution Contract marks a significant expansion for Conduent’s Road Usage Charging business in the UK and Europe Company to enable an improved motorist experience for the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing of the River Thames FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 17, Read More »

Member News: PayByPhone Brings a Better Parking Experience and A Resident Rate to The City of Pompano Beach

PayByPhone Brings a Better Parking Experience and A Resident Rate to The City of Pompano Beach VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – May 6th, 2021 – Residents and visitors of The City of Pompano Beach, will now have a better contactless parking experience thanks to PayByPhone.   The leading global provider of Read More »

Member News: Forbes Recognizes Conduent as One of America’s Best Employers for Diversity

Forbes Recognizes Conduent as One of America’s Best Employers for Diversity FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 14, 2021 — Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT) today announced that the company has been named to Forbes magazine’s “America’s Best 500 Employers for Diversity 2021” list. Working with analytics firm Statista, Forbes conducted a survey of over Read More »

Member News: Populus Launches Curb Innovation Cohort of Cities

Our Curb Innovation Cohort Launches!  Last week, we officially kicked off our Curb Innovation Cohort with 10 cities! Our partners will pilot new technologies that support advanced curb management strategies, the goals of which are to: Leverage new sources of revenue Improve safety Reduce congestion We will share our learnings Read More »

True Team Effort

By John Mason, CAPP, PMP Very seldom as a manufacturer or contractor do you find true team efforts when replacing a client’s legacy equipment. A true team effort is when the client fully engages in the change. It’s important as a client that you involve yourself in efforts to learn Read More »

Minneapolis Ends Parking Minimums for New Development

May 17, 2021

Citing sustainability goals and the potential for design flexibility, the Minneapolis, Minn., City Council voted unanimously Friday to end required parking minimums for new development in the city. The measure also increased minimums for bicycle parking and requires many new buildings, including residential, to incorporate transportation demand management (TDM) strategies Read More »

Silver Linings From the Past Year

May 14, 2021

By Cindy Campbell Many of the virtual trainings I conduct include a group discussion. This last year, one of my favorite discussion topics has been, “Tell us about something good that’s come out of the disruption caused by the pandemic.” Many of the responses have been incredibly thoughtful and uplifting. Read More »

Online Instructor Led Learning: Wicked Problem Solving – May 13, 2021

May 13, 2021

REGISTER HERE. You’ll notice that we have launched your new member portal.  If you have questions or need assistance, please contact info@parking-mobility.org.  Non-Members may attend for a $300 registration fee.  NOT A MEMBER? JOIN TODAY. Wicked Problem Solving In this intermediate-level course, industry leaders will be provided wicked problems and practice Read More »

Ignoring the Elephant in the Room

By Roamy Valera, CAPP I will not mention and/or refer to the significant and major event of the past 12 months or so. In fact, I will treat it as it treated my last birthday (like it never happened!). I was in a conversation right before writing this piece about Read More »

Member News: Pittsburgh Brings Additional Convenience To Parkers With Flowbird App

May 12, 2021

Pittsburgh Brings Additional Convenience To Parkers With Flowbird App “Steel City” expands touchless payment options this Spring Moorestown, NJ —  The Pittsburgh Parking Authority has announced the launch of the Flowbird app to  make it easier for motorists to find and pay for parking downtown.  At a time when touchless Read More »

Member News: Blink Charging Acquires Blue Corner, Expanding European EV Charging Footprint

Blink Charging Acquires Blue Corner, Expanding European EV Charging Footprint – Acquisition adds 7,071 charging ports to Blink’s portfolio across four countries in Western Europe Miami Beach, FL – May 11, 2021 – Blink Charging Co. (Nasdaq: BLNK, BLNKW) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading owner, operator, and provider of electric Read More »

Member News: gtechna celebrates three new Canadian city partners

gtechna celebrates three new Canadian city partners Online Services and Permit Management providing self-serve, automated parking enforcement upgrades for three new Ontario municipalities BUFFALO, N.Y., May 6, 2021 — gtechna, a leading developer of smart parking and curbside enforcement solutions in North America, announced today that they’ve partnered with three Read More »

Member News: PayByPhone App Users Receive 1 hour of Free Parking in the City of Atlanta Until May 31st

PayByPhone App Users Receive 1 hour of Free Parking in the City of Atlanta Until May 31st VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – May 11, 2021 – The City of Atlanta has resumed enforcement for on-street parking and as part of the city’s commitment to the community, residents and visitors are being Read More »

A Primer on Parklets

We used to see parklets–tiny parks, some with specific purposes, created out of on-street parking spaces–every once in awhile, most notably on PARK(ing) Day. But thanks to COVID-19 and a societal embrace of all things outdoors, parklets are having their day–and they’re not going anywhere anytime soon. In the May Read More »

Online Instructor Led Learning: Wicked Problem Solving – May 11, 2021

May 11, 2021

REGISTER HERE. You’ll notice that we have launched your new member portal.  If you have questions or need assistance, please contact info@parking-mobility.org.  Non-Members may attend for a $300 registration fee.  NOT A MEMBER? JOIN TODAY. Wicked Problem Solving In this intermediate-level course, industry leaders will be provided wicked problems and practice Read More »

IPMI’s Mobility Framework

May 12, 2021 IPMI’s Mobility Framework was developed by the IPMI Mobility Task Force, with expertise from our volunteers across our community, committees, subject matter experts, and volunteers.  As our industry evolves, we anticipate that this Framework will also change and adapt to both innovations and disruptions in our industry.   Read More »

The Parking Podcast E50: An Interview with Reachel Knight And A Conversation About Convertible Garages

An Interview with Reachel Knight And A Conversation About Convertible Garages Reachel Knight, CAPP, Business Strategy Coordinator for Calgary Parking Authority, discusses convertible garages. PreListen here. 

The Challenge of Reopening

By Chris Polk, CAPP Many states are now beginning to allow businesses to reopen due to the decrease in COVID-19 deaths and the increase in vaccinations. As states have begun to reopen for business, the demand for parking services has increased, and so has the demand for staff. How that Read More »

CAPP Chat

May 10, 2021

Do you have questions about IPMI’s CAPP Certification? Join us for a free Shoptalk-style discussion about the CAPP program and how to get started.  Download the CAPP Candidate Handbook and lots of additional resources. Free to attend, pre-registration required; sign up today! Get the inside scoop on what’s new, best practices, and Read More »

Comment on Proposed MUTCD Changes

By Mary S. Smith The Federal Highway Administration has published PROPOSED changes to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices  (MUTCD), which is the U.S. standard for signs, pavement markings, and other devices on streets and roads. Comments are due May 14, 2020. When finalized and adopted, it will be Read More »

Member News: Smarking Releases The Significant Cost of Free Parking: Learnings from the City of Santa Monica

May 7, 2021

The Significant Cost of Free Parking: Learnings from the City of Santa Monica The City of Santa Monica Tests the Impact of Free Parking During the Holiday Season Amid COVID-19, municipalities and businesses across the country were facing a 50-70% drop in commuter parking activity and visitation. This severely impacted Read More »

Member News: LAZ Expands Parking Enforcement & Meter Management Business with Purchase of Serco Parking Services

LAZ Expands Parking Enforcement & Meter Management Business with Purchase of Serco Parking Services LAZ Parking Chairman and CEO Alan B. Lazowski announced Wednesday that LAZ has acquired Serco Parking Services, the parking enforcement, and parking meter management services of Serco Inc., a leading public services provider. The deal closed May 1.  Read More »

Member News: Flowbird Shares New Case Study on Colorado State Parks

Flowbird Shares New Case Study on Colorado State Parks How the Colorado Division of Parks & Wildlife went from soggy dollar bills to $3 million in credit card revenue OVERVIEW Colorado Division of Parks & Wildlife (CPW) is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. The Read More »

Innovation Labs at the 2021 Mobility & Innovation Summit

Innovation Labs are sponsored education sessions brought to you by expert speakers from our industry. Attend live or access all recorded sessions after the event. Blink Charging presents best practices and innovations in EV charging for your operation.

Happy Mother’s Day

By Michelle W. Jones, CAE, CMP


 According to Wikipedia: The modern holiday of Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1907, when Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her mother at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, W.V. Her campaign to make Mother’s Day a recognized holiday in the U.S. began Read More »

Providing Friendly Parking in the Friendliest City

May 6, 2021

By: Pamela Corbin, CAPP, Parking Services Manager, City of Greenville S.C. Greenville, S.C., was recently ranked as the Friendliest City in the U.S. in Conde’ Nast Traveler’s 2020 Reader’s Choice Awards. The magazine highlighted Greenville’s farm-to-table movement, craft beer scene, and natural resources, such as the beautiful Falls Park and Read More »

Mobility Report 2021

By L. Dennis Burns, CAPP I recently reviewed “Mobility Report 2021—Current Dynamics of the Mobility Megatrend.” Author Dr. Stefan Carsten is a futurologist and mobility researcher investigating which trends are driving mobility issues, how the pandemic is affecting our mobility behavior, and where mobility meets other megatrends such as urbanization, Read More »

Free Online Shoptalk: Data-driven Parking and Mobility Management Moderated by Kevin White, AICP, Walker Consultants

May 5, 2021

Data-driven Parking and Mobility Management Moderated by Kevin White, AICP, Walker Consultants May 5, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET To register, click here.  Free to all industry professionals.  Join IPMI for our next online Shoptalk addressing the parking, transportation, and mobility industry’s response and recovery planning. Open to all, Read More »

Resiliency is People

Change is a constant–perhaps no more so than right now–and the change we’re living with is the perfect storm of volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA), and it’s fast.  Change, the VUCA way, seems to be the next normal, so we need to learn to deal with it. In this Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Surviving & Thriving: 5 Steps to Developing Your Workplace Resilience. Presented by Cindy Campbell

May 4, 2021

Free to IPMI members, pre-registration required. REGISTER HERE. You’ll notice that we have launched your new member portal.  If you have questions or need assistance, please contact info@parking-mobility.org.  Frontline trainings are provided free of charge to all IPMI members, and are generously supported by our Frontline Fundamentals Sponsor, Flowbird.   Read More »

Transportation, the Environment, and Legislation: Thinking Outside the Box

By Kathryn Hebert Transportation systems produce the largest percentage of greenhouse emissions in the US (more than 28 percent). President Biden is committed to addressing environmental issues through his multi trillion-dollar infrastructure proposal. Last December,  the governors of 13 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, plus the District of Columbia, signed an Read More »

IPMI Learning Lab: Parking Best Practices In The ‘New Normal’: A Deeper Look Into Occupancy and The Evolution Of Digital Permits

May 3, 2021

https://youtu.be/QTXUOIjBS9YSummary In this learning lab, Rachel Barra, Management Analyst for the City of Tacoma Parking Services, will share the city’s 9-year permit program journey, from paper to digital using gtechna’s permitting solution. She will also discuss what Tacoma envisions as the next steps in its permit program. Rachel will also Read More »

Transit Works to Win Back Riders

Getting on a bus or train wasn’t a first choice for most during COVID-19.  The thought of being in an enclosed space with more people than comfort allowed sent car sales soaring and boosted micro-mobility in cities. But with the pandemic waning and more people going back to work, school, Read More »

Speaking Up

April 30, 2021

By Kathleen Federici, MEd. It’s not a shock that this past COVID year (and counting) has everything and everyone turned sideways and upside-down. Nothing is the same. The school year has been very difficult for me and my children, who are not used to cyber learning, and my new gig Read More »

Member News: JIESHUN Provides Smart-Parking Solutions to the CITIC Tower

April 29, 2021

JIESHUN Provides Smart-Parking Solutions to the CITIC Tower Do you know which is the tallest building in Beijing? It’s CITIC Tower, the flagship building in the Central Business District of Beijing, also popularly known as China Zun. The 109-storey, 528 m building is the tallest in the city, surpassing that Read More »

Member News: SP Plus Corporation Delivers Sphere Commerce™ On Demand Technology in Response to High Demand for Touchless, Frictionless Parking & Mobility Services

SP Plus Corporation Delivers Sphere Commerce™ On Demand Technology in Response to High Demand for Touchless, Frictionless Parking & Mobility Services CHICAGO, April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SP Plus Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP), a leading provider of technology-driven mobility solutions for aviation, commercial, hospitality and institutional clients throughout North Read More »

Drawing Back the Curtain

By Kevin White, CAPP, AICP Information is power, as they say. This is certainly true in the world of parking and mobility, where a wealth of payment, curb use, traffic, travel pattern, citation, and a variety of other data is being collected and documented. Emerging platforms and technologies bring new Read More »

Free Learning Lab: Parking Best Practices In The ‘New Normal’: A Deeper Look Into Occupancy and The Evolution Of Digital Permits

April 28, 2021

Parking Best Practices In The ‘New Normal’: A Deeper Look Into Occupancy and The Evolution Of Digital Permits  Presented by gtechna Learn more about why cities are migrating to online solutions like virtual permits to offer simple and safe ways to park in zones where space can be a scarce Read More »

Race Relations: It’s ABC

When Tiffany Peebles, director of the Parking Authority of River City, Ky., was a sophomore in high school, her parents moved the family to a mostly white neighborhood. Riding the bus on the first day of school was the first time I felt like a minority. My world had changed; Read More »

The Parking Podcast E49: An Interview with Rita Pagan and a Conversation about the IPMI Conference and Expo

April 27, 2021

An Interview with Rita Pagan and a Conversation about the IPMI Conference and Expo Rita Pagan, DES, Director of Events and Exhibits at IPMI, discusses the 2021 IPMI Conference and Expo. PreListen here. 

A New IPMI Member Portal and Forum, Coming Soon

In the next few days, you’ll be introduced to IPMI’s new member portal, offering a simplified, more intuitive experience. Making changes to and maintaining your member profile, registering for events, and keeping up with everything at your association is about to get easier and more efficient. Be on the lookout Read More »

Member News: USF rolls out its first zero-emission electric bus

April 26, 2021

USF rolls out its first zero-emission electric bus TAMPA, Fla. (April 20, 2021) – The University of South Florida is taking steps to support a more sustainable environment by debuting its first zero-emission electric bus in the Bull Runner fleet on the Tampa campus.  The new Proterra 40-foot Catalyst E2 Read More »

Member News: Conduent Transportation Implements Innovative Passenger Counting System on Buses and Trams in Italy

Conduent Transportation Implements Innovative Passenger Counting System on Buses and Trams in Italy MILAN, Italy, and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., April 19, 2021 Conduent Transportation, a unit of business process services and solutions company Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), today announced the implementation of a new system in Bergamo, Italy, to monitor the maximum number Read More »

Member News: Worcester, MA now offering mobile payment option for parking with Passport Parking app

Worcester, MA now offering mobile payment option for parking with Passport Parking app City announces partnership with Passport in an effort to offer more consumer choice and convenience for parking Worcester, Mass. (April 15, 2021) — Massachusetts’ second most populous city, Worcester, announces its partnership with Passport today. The City Read More »

Member News: ParkVia Wins Dortmund Airport Business in Competitive 4-Way Tender

ParkVia Wins Dortmund Airport Business in Competitive 4-Way Tender Airport parking aggregator ParkVia has won a competitive tender for Dortmund Airport 21 that will see the airport’s parking products delivered across the global ParkVia network. The initial agreement allows ParkVia’s 4m customer base to book both multi-storey and outdoors parking Read More »

Member News: Parker Technology’s New Language Translation Feature is Now Available

Parker Technology’s New Language Translation Feature is Now Available Indianapolis, IN — Parker Technology announces the launch of translation services in the lane, the first of numerous innovations scheduled to be released this year from their recently deployed  software platform. It is not uncommon in cities across the US to Read More »

The Washington Post Pays Tribute to the Capital Garage

The Capital Garage “was designed by Arthur B. Heaton, a District architect responsible for apartment buildings such as the Altamont in Kalorama and homes in Woodley Park. The limestone and glass facade was neo-Gothic, adorned with lion-headed grotesques near the top of the building. Stone bas-reliefs at the second story Read More »

Southwest Parking & Transportation Association (SWPTA) Annual Conference

Events | Southwest Parking

The Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge

April 23, 2021

By Ben Wesley, CAPP Since 2008, when SAE and the Michigan Innovation Alliance first partnered to become what is now the Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC), hundreds of technical, creative entrepreneurs have competed to earn exposure, commercialization services, and cash stipends. GAMIC is “a challenge to see if Read More »

Considering a New TDM on Earth Day

April 22, 2021

The face of commuting has changed drastically since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last March. Hesitancy toward transportation modes that put us close together with strangers in an enclosed space, a huge increase in working from home where possible, and even lower gas prices (for a time) have seen Read More »

IPMI Webinar: Teleworking: An Alternate Mobility Mode. Presented by Perry H. Eggleston, CAPP & Ramon Zavala University of California at Davis.

April 21, 2021

Teleworking: An Alternate Mobility Mode Perry H. Eggleston, CAPP, DPA; Executive Director for Transportation Services; University of California at Davis Ramon Zavala, Transportation Demand Manager, UC Davis Transportation Services We are currently launching a new member portal. Please contact us at professionaldevelopment@parking-mobility.org to register. Or purchase the entire 2021 professional Read More »

Member News: How to Promote Member Marketing through Intelligent Parking System in Shopping Malls

How to Promote Member Marketing through Intelligent Parking System in Shopping Malls With the rapid development of the mobile Internet, people’s lifestyles have undergone earth-shaking changes. People can enjoy more convenience and real-time info through various apps during daily travel, shopping, and even having a favorite dinner. At the same Read More »

Get Out of My Lane!

By Diana Alarcon, CAPP As I was driving to the grocery store the other day, I heard a person yell from their automobile, “Get out of my lane!” He was addressing his comment to a gentleman riding a bicycle on the street. I wanted to yell back that he has Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: That’s not what I meant: Seven Rules for Getting your Message Across (correctly) in Texts & Emails. Presented by Matt Penney, CAPP.

April 20, 2021

Free to IPMI members, pre-registration required. We are currently launching a new member portal. Please contact us at professionaldevelopment@parking-mobility.org to register. These frontline trainings are provided free of charge to all IPMI members, and are generously supported by our Frontline Fundamentals Sponsor, Flowbird.   Non-members may attend for a $35 Read More »

Virtual Conferences–Silver Linings

By Gary Means, CAPP Back in late February, many of us attended a new IPMI conference called the IPMI Mobility & Innovation Summit. If you didn’t attend, you missed a great deal of excellent content, great speakers, and networking opportunities (a new opportunity is coming in June!). If you did Read More »

Should Transit Agencies Manage Micro-mobility?

April 19, 2021

Micro-mobility share has traditionally been managed by municipalities, campuses, or the agencies that brought it into a system. But one expert writes things like bike-share should be managed by transit agencies, and some are beginning to move in that direction. David Zipper, visiting fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Taubman Read More »

Walmart Jumps into Autonomous Vehicles with Investment in Cruise

April 16, 2021

Retail giant Walmart entered the autonomous vehicle sphere with an investment in Cruise, General Motors’ autonomous, all-electric vehicle development arm, this week.  The funding round, which included other investors, totaled $2.75 billion and raises Cruise’s value to more than $30 billion. Walmart invested about five months after entering a pilot Read More »

On The Road Again

April 15, 2021

By Matt Penney, CAPP For the first time in a year and a half, I was on the road again. I ventured outside of the Baylor University bubble in search of parking knowledge. For me, visiting other people and locations is a highlight of our parking industry. Zoom is O.K., Read More »

Letting Go of the Status Quo: Rethinking Management

April 14, 2021

By: Andrew Sachs, CAPP COVID-19 has not only accelerated the trend to more flexible schedules and virtual work, but is also pushing organizations to rethink the purpose of the office. And with that comes the necessity for us to evaluate our management practices and approaches. Too often, we do things Read More »

IPMI News: We are launching a new member portal! 

We are launching a new member portal! 

Frictionless Parking: Smoothing the Ride

Enhanced customer convenience, improved traffic flow, increased revenue, lower operating costs–every parking operation continuously strives to achieve these goals. And while there are many ways to accomplish them, frictionless parking is more frequently included in the discussion. The concept of frictionless parking means combining technology and operating practices in ways Read More »

The Parking Podcast E48: An Interview with Matt Willenbrink and a Conversation about Sensors

April 13, 2021

An Interview with Matt Willenbrink and a Conversation about Sensors Matt Willenbrink, CMO of Fybr, discusses sensor technology. PreListen here. 

Are Flexible Work Arrangements the New TDM Tool?

By Perry Eggleston, CAPP, DPA Rahm Emanuel said, “You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it’s an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.” I started as executive director of UC Davis Transportation Services on January 2, 2020, Read More »

Member News: Skipping The App Store: Will app-less guest checkout finally allow our phones to replace pay stations and parking meters? (Spoiler: we certainly think so!)

April 12, 2021

Skipping The App Store: Will app-less guest checkout finally allow our phones to replace pay stations and parking meters? (Spoiler: we certainly think so!) The world of payments has changed dramatically in the last year. According to Mastercard, 75% of consumers prefer using contactless over other forms of payment. And Read More »

ASU Transforms Garage into Mile-long Art Show

Students at Arizona State University (ASU) and area art professionals have transformed a campus parking garage into a drive-through experience of light, sculpture, pattern, and sound–an immersive, sensory art experience people experience from their cars. About 115 artists worked on “designspace,” conceived by an area designer who wondered how the Read More »

Essential Skills: Maintenance, Legal and Operational Risk Management, & Marketing for Industry Leaders, Instructor Led Training April 12 & April 13, 2021

This course has sold out. Essential Skills: Maintenance, Legal and Operational Risk Management, & Marketing for Industry Leaders Nearly every aspect of parking and transportation operations require dealing with some degree of risk.  As professionals within this industry, how can we appreciate what risks are necessary for provision of Read More »

Member News: Lights, Camera, Action: The Wave Garage – A stage for live music and arts!

April 9, 2021

Lights, Camera, Action: The Wave Garage – A stage for live music and arts! The New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) hosted a drive-thru Experience at the Atlantic City Wave Garage.  THA Consulting, Inc. (Formerly known as Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc.) designed the vibrant mixed-use facility in 2012.  Read More »

Nobody Asked Me

By Kim Fernandez My nearly nine-year-old, much beloved iMac computer is starting to get old-lady kind of loopy (I feel her pain if we’re all being honest). She hesitates before launching something new, she thinks longer than she used to before opening or closing or saving, her files are a Read More »

Member News: Conduent Transportation and Hayden AI Announce Technology Partnership to Improve Bus Lane Performance and Traffic Safety

April 8, 2021

Conduent Transportation and Hayden AI Announce Technology Partnership to Improve Bus Lane Performance and Traffic Safety Agreement combines Hayden AI’s expertise in computer vision-based, real-time data collection and urban analytics with Conduent’s position as a leading global provider of public transportation and mobility solutions Partnership to deliver an automated bus Read More »

The Silver Lining of Gathering Virtually

By Josh Cantor, CAPP I recently had the opportunity to participate in an active transportation summit hosted by my office and coordinated with 11 other regional organizations. While the all-day Zoom meeting may have been more complicated to coordinate than the in-person conference we initially had planned, I came away Read More »

Free Online Shoptalk: Touchless Technology: The Latest Updates and Case Studies. Moderated by David Hoyt

April 7, 2021

Touchless Technology: The Latest Updates and Case Studies. Moderated by David Hoyt April 7, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET To register, click here.  Free to all industry professionals. Join IPMI for our next online Shoptalk addressing the parking, transportation, and mobility industry’s response and recovery planning. Open to all, Read More »

Innovation and Collaboration at the University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky understood the need to continue to provide parking assets to support its growing campus, but also the essential component of effectively utilizing limited space for the highest and best uses possible. They also recognized the essential role of incorporating successful economic development master planning strategies to Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Working Toward Equity: Discussing Diversity, Inclusion, and Microaggression, Presented by Kim Jackson, CAPP

April 6, 2021

Free to IPMI members, pre-registration required. REGISTER HERE.   These frontline trainings are provided free of charge to all IPMI members and are generously supported by our Frontline Fundamentals Sponsor, Flowbird.   Non-members may attend for a $35 registration fee.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.  Read More »

What Is That New Normal?

By Brett Wood, CAPP, PE For the past 12 months, we have been pontificating about what the post-pandemic world might look like: Would we all just work from home forever? Would we have all of our goods delivered out of convenience? Would the state of our downtowns and campuses forever Read More »

Analysis: Infrastructure Plan Bets on Transit

April 5, 2021

An analysis of the Biden administration’s newly released infrastructure plan promises big investments–$621 billion–in roads, bridges, and other transportation infrastructure. But it also calls for an $85 billion investment in transit, and a Reuters analysis wonders if that’s the best bet at what appears to be the tail end of Read More »

Member News: INRIX launches an alerting system that helps drivers avoid dangerous situations

April 2, 2021

INRIX launches an alerting system that helps drivers avoid dangerous situations KIRKLAND, Wash. – March 24, 2021 – INRIX, Inc., a leader in mobility insights, today announced a new standard for streamlined and personalized traffic safety, incident and parking notifications that doesn’t require additional software or an in-car navigation system. INRIX Read More »

Measure, Stir, Bake, Relax

By Rita Pagan, DES Have you ever watched The Great British Bake Off? It has been my go-to “Coronavirus/helping with math/if I hear pivot one more time” guilty pleasure. Although, I must admit, the recipes aren’t things I would necessarily pin to my Pinterest board. Biscuits and sponge cakes have Read More »

Former IPI Board Member Michael Penny, CAPP: A Remembrance

April 1, 2021

By L. Dennis Burns, CAPP I am sad to report that the parking community lost a great professional and trusted colleague. Our friend, C. Michael Penny passed away in his sleep earlier this week. Michael had been battling Alzheimer’s disease for the past several years. He is survived by his Read More »

Time to Re-think the Goals of Transit

March 31, 2021

By Lesli Stone, CAPP I was recently listening to an NPR Podcast, All Things Considered, where the topic was “What is the Future of Public Transit in the U.S.?” There were a lot of great points made in reference to system budget deficits and what relief could be expected. The Read More »

The Parking Podcast E47: An Interview with Ken Smith and a Conversation about Park Omaha

March 30, 2021

An Interview with Ken Smith and a Conversation about Park Omaha Ken Smith, Parking and Mobility Director with the City of Omaha, discusses Park Omaha, disruptors and technology. PreListen here. 

Revenue Control System Procurement in a New World

By Don Barrett, CAPP In the past 24 years I have seen many improvements in the revenue control systems that are available on the market. We have seen some equipment providers stop production of their lines of equipment the past several years. We have also seen the number of new Read More »

Pittsburgh Welcomes Spring with a Flea Market in a Parking Garage

March 29, 2021

There’s a special kind of demand for outdoor activities and a feeling of normal this spring, including the return of flea markets. But when dicey weather, a need for social distancing, and a desire to include those who both drive and walk all come into play, what’s a city to Read More »

The Good Things in 2020

March 26, 2021

By Justin Grunert MSM Back in December and January, I kept seeing articles about 2020. You typically see year-in-review articles during that period and this year, articles called 2020 the Lost Year or the Year We Lost. I know our focus has been on the pandemic, but a few good Read More »

Member News: FlexPost® Makes The Inc. 5000 Midwest 2021 List

March 25, 2021

FlexPost® Makes The Inc. 5000 Midwest 2021 List Inc. magazine recently announced that FlexPost Inc. is included on its 2021 Inc. 5000 Regionals: Midwest list. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Midwest economy’s most dynamic Read More »

Member News: Vadepark Featured in IoT News’ list of innovative companies to watch in 2021

Vadepark Featured in IoT News’ list of innovative companies to watch in 2021 Read the article here.

Airports Transform Parking Lots into COVID-19 Vaccination Sites

As travel slowly ramps back up after COVID-19, airports are donating their under-used parking lots and garages as vaccination sites for their communities: The red lot at Portland International Airport is offering drive-through vaccine services administered by the Oregon Health & Science University. Volunteers from the Red Cross are helping Read More »

Member News: Propark Mobility’s Senior Vice President of Mobility Luis Garcia to Lead University, Campus, Municipality, and Stadium Initiatives San Francisco, Calif.

March 24, 2021

Propark Mobility’s Senior Vice President of Mobility Luis Garcia to Lead University, Campus, Municipality, and Stadium Initiatives San Francisco, Calif. Propark Mobility announced today that Luis Garcia, Senior Vice President of Mobility for the company’s mobility sector, will now lead its university, corporate campus, municipality, and stadium divisions. “For more Read More »

Member News: SpotHero IQ Now Offers Dynamic Pricing At Over 1000 Parking Facilities

SpotHero IQ Now Offers Dynamic Pricing At Over 1000 Parking Facilities Data science-powered dynamic pricing platform increases revenue by an average of more than 40% for parking facilities CHICAGO — MARCH 23, 2021 — SpotHero, the digital parking leader in North America, today reaches a parking industry first by launching Read More »

Cowboy Wisdom for Parking and Mobility Professionals

By L. Dennis Burns, CAPP I have an “ideas file” for writing projects: interesting news items, new product research, industry trend data, or even just photos that might be the seeds of new writing projects. This time of year (at least in Arizona) my wife, Sharon, is busy working in Read More »

Frontline Fundamentals: Overwhelmed & Unmotivated: Addressing Your Burnout and Reframing Your Focus. Presented by Maria Irshad, CAPP, MPA

March 23, 2021

Free to IPMI members, pre-registration required. REGISTER HERE. These frontline trainings are provided free of charge to all IPMI members and are generously supported by our Frontline Fundamentals Sponsor, Flowbird.     Non-members may attend for a $35 registration fee.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.  Read More »

APDS User Group Meeting: Suppliers, Consultants & Service Providers

Join APDS for a free users group meeting. Open to all, pre-registration required.  This meeting will be focused on parking, transportation and mobility owners and operators. Suppliers, Consultants, and Service Providers: Register here for the March 23rd event. All events will be recorded for those who can not make the Read More »

A Pop of Yellow

By Jennifer Tougas, CAPP, PhD I have fond memories of walking to classes at UGA during my grad school days. From my not-as-convenient graduate student parking lot, my path would take me along East Campus Road to the biology building. During the winter months, the trek was often overcast and Read More »

Philadelphia Lures Visitors Back with Parking

March 22, 2021

Cities stopped charging for parking at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic when there weren’t enough cars to justify it and businesses were struggling to survive. Now, at least one city is using free parking–with a catch–to try and get shoppers, diners, and tourists to come back en masse. Visit Read More »

What’s Behind That Door?

March 19, 2021

By Shawn Conrad, CAE Here in the D.C. metro area, we’ve had many coaches who would be considered legendary: men and woman who enjoyed tremendous and sustained success through their careers. I’m often reminded of one who accumulated an unprecedented 20 state championships. Her string of success began when she Read More »

Business Intelligence Tools and Data-driven Decisions

March 18, 2021

“Data” is definitely one of the words of the year in parking and mobility. From curb management to contactless payments to right-sizing parking to nearly every step forward, we hear a lot about it all being fueled by data. And we all know the truth: It’s fairly easy to collect Read More »

IPMI Webinar: Using Social Listening to Improve Your Customer Service. Presented by Melonie Curry, ParkHouston

March 17, 2021

Using Social Listening to Improve Your Customer Service Melonie Curry, Communications Manager, ParkHouston Register here for this webinar. Or purchase the entire 2021 professional development series bundle. Digital marketing is now a required element of good business. Learn to use social listening to analyze your organization’s digital footprint and social Read More »

Member News: Walker, Swinerton Partner on Predesigned, Preengineered Parking Garages, Featured in ENR

Walker, Swinerton Partner on Predesigned, Preengineered Parking Garages, Featured in ENR Walker Consultants, Inc. was recently featured in Engineering News Record for their partnership with Swinterton and the development of a new product for parking garage design.  Read the story here. 

Listening to Your Customers

By Jeff Perkins One of the real challenges for parking providers is getting input from customers on an ongoing basis. The highly transactional nature of parking doesn’t always lend itself to a good feedback loop. So, as a parking provider, how do you know how you are doing? Are you Read More »

APDS User Group Meeting: Owners & Operators

March 16, 2021

Join APDS for a free users group meeting. Open to all, pre-registration required.  This meeting will be focused on parking, transportation and mobility owners and operators. We will host a second user group meeting on March 23 for suppliers, consultants and other service providers. Owners & Operators: Register here for Read More »

Negative Online Reviews: To Respond or Not?

By Melonie Curry, MBA “That sign was not visible.” “I’ve never heard of that parking regulation.” “Why don’t you address real crimes?” “This is just a money grab by a corrupt government agency.” Sound familiar? How many times a day do you hear these or similar comments? Receiving a parking Read More »

The Parking Podcast E46: An Interview with Alex Argudin and a Conversation about Increasing Mobile Payment Utilization

March 15, 2021

An Interview with Alex Argudin and a Conversation about Increasing Mobile Payment Utilization Alex Argudin, CAPP CEO of Miami Parking Authority, discusses Miami Parking Authority, IPMI, and Increasing Mobile Payment Utilization. PreListen here. 

Wired: Pandemic Prompts Cities to Rethink the Parking Spot

It’s no news to industry members that the COVID-19 pandemic brought about a change of thinking around parking–after all, parking and mobility professionals are the ones who largely thought through and enacted curb management strategies to help businesses and communities. But as the larger world takes notice, the mainstream media Read More »

Call for Presentations Closes for #IPMI2021 at 7 PM ET

November 29 – December 2, 2021 JW Marriott Tampa Water Street What’s the same: IPMI will bring you the best content, speakers, and inspiration in three days of amazing content. What’s new: Most selected presenters and panels will share their content during two sessions to allow for social distancing and Read More »

Stop Catastrophizing the Future

March 12, 2021

By Cindy Campbell Even if you were never a Boy Scout, you’re probably still familiar with their “Be Prepared” motto. Scout or not, it’s good advice. I spent the majority of my professional career planning and preparing for emergency situations: disaster planning and preparation, participation in large-scale disaster drills, and Read More »

Online Instructor Led Course: Analysis and Application of Technology, March 11, 2021

March 11, 2021

Register here for this event.  $150 for IPMI Members. This course is a two-day course. March 9 and 11. Non-Members may attend for a $250 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.  Need help logging in? Contact us at professionaldevelopment@parking-mobility.org. NOT A MEMBER? JOIN TODAY. Read More »

Member News: PayByPhone Partners with Epic Parking to Bring Contactless Parking to The Toronto Areaanta

PayByPhone Partners with Epic Parking to Bring Contactless Parking to The Toronto Area VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Residents and visitors of the Toronto area will now have a better parking experience thanks to PayByPhone when parking at Epic Parking locations across Toronto. The leading global provider of mobile parking payment Read More »

Managing a Team

By Natnael Jowhar, CAPP As you know, the way a team is managed plays a huge role in how successful is members are. It does not matter which industry the team works in–the success of the project depends on how the leader is managing them. In my 11 years working Read More »

Are We on the Verge of a Seismic Shift?

March 10, 2021

By David Feehan In the past few weeks, both General Motors and Ford have announced plans to be all-electric with 10 to 15 years. So what can predict from these two announcements? First, the era of personal transportation is not dead. The pandemic has put mass transit systems into survival Read More »

Member News: EasyPark Group announces intent to acquire ParkMobile

March 9, 2021

EasyPark Group announces intent to acquire ParkMobile The planned acquisition accelerates global expansion of next-gen digital parking and mobility solutions, including on- and off-street contactless parking payments, parking availability, Electric Vehicle charging, and in-car integrations. Atlanta, GA – March 9, 2021 – EasyPark Group, the European leader in parking and Read More »

Member News: PayByPhone App Users Receive 1 hour of Free Parking in the City of Atlanta

PayByPhone App Users Receive 1 hour of Free Parking in the City of Atlanta VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – February 16, 2021 – The City of Atlanta has resumed enforcement for on-street parking and as part of the city’s commitment to the community, residents and visitors are being offered one-hour of Read More »

Member News: Westward Industries’ GO-4 EV now patrolling around 15,000 parking spots at San Francisco International Airport

Westward Industries’ GO-4 EV now patrolling around 15,000 parking spots at San Francisco International Airport Three units of the newest Westward Industries’ GO-4 EV are the latest green and sustainable addition to the current Airport fleet.  The GO-4 is the only long-lasting vehicle designed specifically for parking enforcement. Winnipeg, Read More »

Member News: PayByPhone Appoints Cindy Chau to Vice President of Operations, Canada & USA

PayByPhone Appoints Cindy Chau to Vice President of Operations, Canada & USA VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – March 4th, 2021 – PayByPhone, the global leader in mobile parking payment solutions, announced today the appointment of Cindy Chau as Vice President of Operations, Canada & USA. Cindy joined PayByPhone in 2012, during Read More »

Member News: WGI Hires Marcía Alvarado as Tampa Structural Market Leader

WGI Hires Marcía Alvarado as Tampa Structural Market Leader (TAMPA, FL – March 5, 2021) – National engineering design and professional services firm WGI, Inc. is proud to announce the hire of Marcía L. Alvarado, PE as its new Tampa Structural Market Leader. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, WGI is Read More »

Member News: The Transportation Holy Grail? Populus Releases Latest Report on Mobility-as-a-Service

The Transportation Holy Grail? Populus Releases Latest Report on Mobility-as-a-Service The concept of mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) promises to provide seamless, integrated multi-modal transportation services that can deliver less congested, more equitable, and more carbon-efficient transportation in cities. Our new report provides an overview of the latest best practices that can enable the Read More »

Online Instructor Led Course: Analysis and Application of Technology, March 9, 2021

Register here for this event.  $150 for IPMI Members. This course is a two-day course. March 9 and 11. Non-Members may attend for a $250 registration fee. Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.  Need help logging in? Contact us at professionaldevelopment@parking-mobility.org. NOT A MEMBER? JOIN TODAY. This Read More »