Industry News

Milwaukee, WI – Duncan Solutions, a full-service transportation management company and a leading provider of parking and tolling management solutions, proudly announced the inaugural Dean Viereck Scholarship on April 28, recognizing outstanding students from the Boys & Girls Clubs of America who are pursuing higher education and demonstrating leadership, perseverance, and a commitment to their communities.

Cranford, NJ — The Cranford Police Department has announced the installation of SafetyStick technology in targeted no-parking zones within the downtown business district. This initiative is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety, maintain emergency access and enhance overall traffic flow.

IPMI will recognize two leaders who have had a tremendous impact on the parking, transportation, and mobility industry with the 2026 IPMI Lifetime Achievement and Chair Awards. These leaders will be recognized for their achievements next month at the 2026 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo, June 14-17, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The IPMI Board of Directors' executive officers select both the Lifetime Achievement and Chair Award recipients, honoring the achievements of volunteer leaders in the IPMI community.

Montreal, QC – Get My Parking (GMP), a global leader in smart parking and mobility software, announced the appointment of Jasen Singh as Director of Sales, AI PARCS, North America. Based in Montreal, Singh will collaborate with GMP’s Sales and Customer Success teams to advance the company’s AI-powered PARCS platform, ExpressLane, driving growth across key geographies and verticals, and supporting continued expansion in the region.

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.