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IPMI’s Professional Recognition Awards acknowledge professionals and organizations that operate, maintain, and manage parking and mobility operations at extraordinary levels. The awards celebrate the individuals who elevate the industry through their outstanding careers and professional achievements. Award winners are nominated by their peers and selected by a committee of judges.

IPMI is pleased to announce its 2026-2027 Certification Board of Directors. The association held elections in April 2026. The 2026-2027 Certification Board of Directors will begin its term at the conclusion of IPMI’s 2026 Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Milwaukee, WI, June 14-17.

Arrive announced the company’s new sustainability strategy: MOVE. Built on a comprehensive analysis that unifies the work of EasyPark Group, Flowbird and Parkopedia, the new sustainability strategy has resulted in four focus areas. This will integrate sustainability throughout Arrive’s operations, leading the way for a more sustainable mobility industry and more livable cities.

IPMI is proud to announce the launch of the new Parksmart website, a dynamic new digital home for the industry’s leading certification program for sustainable parking and mobility facilities. Designed to elevate awareness, expand access, and inspire innovation, the new site marks an exciting next step in Parksmart's continued growth, empowering owners, operators, designers, and communities with the tools and resources to create smarter, greener, and more efficient parking assets for the future.

Tallahassee, FL — Florida State University has replaced its Lyft-based student safe ride program with FSU Safe Ride, a new dedicated electric microtransit service operated by Slidr. The program gives students a reliable, low-cost way to get around campus and the surrounding community, replacing the unpredictable pricing and availability of third-party rideshare with a service built specifically for FSU.

Niagara Falls, NY — The New York State Parking and Transportation Association (NYSPTA) is thrilled to invite industry professionals to the 2026 Annual Fall Conference, held from October 5th – 7th, 2026, at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino.

Waterloo, ON — eleven-x®, a leader in smart parking and curbside management solutions, announced the launch of its new wireless Vehicle Counting solution, expanding the capabilities of its eXactpark™ platform beyond stall occupancy to include precise zone-level monitoring. The new solution enables accurate tracking of vehicle entry, exit, and level occupancy across multi-level garages and surface lots. The Vehicle Counting solution delivers highly accurate vehicle counts through real-time detection, giving parking operators deeper visibility into utilization and enabling more efficient day-to-day operations and a better experience for drivers.

The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is pleased to announce its 2026-2027 Certification Board of Directors. The association held elections in April 2026. The 2026-2027 Certification Board of Directors will begin its term at the conclusion of IPMI’s 2026 Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Milwaukee, WI, June 14-17.

The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is pleased to announce its 2026-2027 Board of Directors. The association held elections in April 2026. The 2026-2027 board will begin its term at the conclusion of IPMI’s 2026 Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Milwaukee, WI, June 14-17.

Indianapolis, IN – Parker Technology announced the launch of its new API integration with HUB Parking Technology, providing customer service representatives (CSRs) with direct access to HUB ticketing, permit, and gate data inside Parker Technology’s exception management platform.

Milwaukee, WI — Mobility Pathfinders, a nonprofit professional organization dedicated to advancing women in the parking and mobility industry, announced its 2026 Award and Scholarship recipients. Eight exceptional women have been selected in recognition of their leadership, innovation, operational excellence, allyship, and perseverance.

Somerville, MA — The City of Somerville has renewed its use of SafetyStick® devices for a third year as officials continue working to reduce illegal parking at MBTA bus stops and other safety- critical curb zones.