Industry News

ParkIT and other innovations target efficiency by predicting future spaces, connecting drivers with unused parking, maximizing off-peak times, and more (Alexandria, Va. – July 5, 2016) Imagine a future of fully connected transportation, with self-driving cars that efficiently navigate into easily predictable spaces. Thanks to innovations like ParkIt, winner of Read More »

Parksmart certification helps parking facilities meet standards of sustainability and reduced environmental impact. Parksmart is the world’s only rating system defining and recognizing sustainable practices in parking structure management, programming, design and technology. An industry-driven, field-tested road map for high-performance new and existing parking garages, Parksmart recognizes forward-thinking facilities working today Read More »

Propark America is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned corporate website. “We’re delighted to unveil the new Propark.com,” declared John Schmid, Propark’s chief executive officer. “The clean, modern, responsive design streamlines the process for people looking for affordable parking across the country, and allows for an assured user Read More »

Propark America announced today that it has become a Titanium Partner of Women In Parking. “Women In Parking is a transformative association for the parking industry,” stated John Schmid, Propark’s chief executive officer. “We are extremely proud to contribute to the ongoing endeavor of empowering women in the workforce and Read More »

The City and County of San Francisco have chosen technology from Nagle Energy Solutions (NES) to provide the design for the upgrading of mechanical ventilation systems in three garages owned by the city, according to the company. The technology will be used in the Golden Gateway, Sutter-Stockton and Japan Center Read More »

The Toledo Ticket Company is being recognized for the great work it is doing in the Buckeye State. The office of Jon Husted, Ohio Secretary of State, recognizes local companies that represent both perseverance and leadership in its industry. Toledo Ticket will be featured on the State of Ohio’s website Read More »

IPI has released the results of the inaugural survey in our quarterly series.  Released at the 2016 IPI Conference & Expo, this brief survey is a critical first step to collect data about our members and the parking industry. Add your data to the mix, and look for the next Read More »

2016 Marketing and Communications Awards Highlight Best Practices and Innovative Strategies (NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 20, 2016) The International Parking Institute (IPI) recognized 13 outstanding marketing and communications programs in the parking sector at the 2016 IPI Conference & Expo in Nashville, Tenn., today. The Parking Matters® Marketing and Communications Read More »

An underground garage with a basketball court in Abu Dhabi, an inviting public park in Toronto, a visual showpiece in the Miami Design District, and a Florida university’s intermodal hub are among honorees NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 20, 2016 – As the seven winners of the International Parking Institute’s (IPI) Read More »

Popular event at IPI Conference serves as an incubator for innovative parking industry concepts (NASHVILLE, Tenn. – May 19, 2016) Parking technology innovators will compete for a shot at fame and fortune during the 2016 IPI Park Tank™ competition, Thursday, May 19, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., at the International Read More »

Assistant Director of Parking & Transportation Services at UT-Austin wins inaugural award (Nashville, Tenn. – May 18, 2016) – The International Parking Institute (IPI) named Blanca Gamez, assistant director of Parking & Transportation Services (PTS) at the University of Texas (UT) at Austin, as 2016 Emerging Leader of the Year. Read More »

Bicycle coordinator at the University of Texas (UT) – Austin’s Parking & Transportation Services (PTS) singled out for initiatives that support alternatives to driving on a parking-centric campus (Nashville, Tenn. – May 18, 2016) – The International Parking Institute (IPI) named Jeremy Hernandez, bicycle coordinator at the University of Texas Read More »