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Los Angeles, CA - Metropolis Technologies, Inc. ("Metropolis"), the leader in applied AI for the real world, announced the closing of a $1.6 billion capitalization, including a JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. arranged $1.1 billion Term Loan B and a $500 million Series D funding led by a fund managed by LionTree. The Series D values Metropolis at approximately $5B and saw participation from BDT & MSD Partners' affiliated credit funds, DFJ, Eldridge Industries, Slow Ventures, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Tekne Capital, and Vista. The financing positions the company with the institutional capital to support continued expansion into both new verticals and new markets, advancing the transformative capabilities of its real-world AI applications. Following three major acquisitions — including the 2024 take-private of SP+ and the 2025 acquisition of Oosto, a pioneer in AI-powered biometrics — Metropolis has built an unparalleled foundation for growth. Metropolis processes more than $5 billion in annual transaction volume at 4,200-plus locations and is growing, with over one million new Members joining per month. These strategic moves have expanded the company's capabilities in and out of the vehicle, across fueling, retail, mobility, hospitality, and office. "With this new capital, we're continuing to scale our platform and forge the foundation of the Recognition Economy, building a new paradigm for how AI is deployed in the real world," said Alex Israel, CEO and co-founder of Metropolis. "As one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the United States, Metropolis is transforming how people move and transact in the physical world. We're eliminating friction and repetition and creating recognition at scale for nearly 20 million Members. As we deploy our technology into retail, hospitality and fueling, Metropolis will go beyond just processing transactions by embedding speed and simplicity into everyday experiences." Metropolis is leading the Recognition Economy, a new age of personalized intelligence where presence replaces devices and credentials as the foundation for a more intuitive, connected and human world. It's founded on a new era of intelligent infrastructure, where the physical world recognizes presence and context, learning and adapting in real time. It replaces friction with recognition, turning everyday actions into seamless, personalized, automated experiences. "Metropolis is demonstrating that AI can be thoughtfully commercialized at real-world scale," said Ramin Arani, Head of Investments at LionTree. "From mobility to retail and hospitality, Alex and his team are developing innovative solutions as part of a generational opportunity to create an enduring, smarter environment for consumers. We're excited by the Metropolis team's success to date and look forward to supporting the next phase of their growth." "When we partnered with Metropolis in 2022, Alex and his team were leveraging AI to transform the parking industry into the foundation for a more modern, seamless built environment," said Todd Boehly, Chairman of Eldridge Industries. "Over the last few years, their vision has achieved remarkable scale, expanding across multiple industries to now reach nearly 20 million members. Metropolis exhibits exponential potential as the Company utilizes AI to reshape how people and businesses interact with the physical world." Over the past 12 months, the company expanded beyond parking, leveraging its technology to new use cases in and out of the vehicle — anywhere that personalization is needed. Through partnerships with retailers, asset owners and real estate partners, Metropolis is working alongside the world's most influential brands to build an intelligent infrastructure layer. Transformative partnerships in refueling and quick-serve restaurants are now paving a clear path to hotels, retail environments, stadiums and more, to build a world where infrastructure recognizes you, moves with you, predicts your needs, and most significantly, saves time. ADVISORS BDT & MSD Partners, LLC served as exclusive financial advisor and Fenwick & West LLP served as legal advisor to Metropolis. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. served as the sole and exclusive Administrative Agent, and JPMorgan, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and PNC Capital Markets LLC served as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners for the Term Loan B. Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal advisor to LionTree. Sidley Austin LLP served as legal advisor to Eldridge Industries. ABOUT METROPOLIS Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company for the real world. Its Computer Vision platform eliminates friction from daily life, powers checkout-free payments and unlocks seamless, predictive and personalized experiences everywhere consumers transact. Metropolis is pioneering the Recognition Economy, transforming physical spaces into responsive environments with an Intelligence Layer that understands presence, anticipates needs and personalizes moments. Leveraging AI, Metropolis' platform understands, adapts and responds to Members in real time. Adding more than 1 million Members each month, it is one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the United States and envisions a future where transacting in the real world is even easier than online. Following its take-private acquisition of SP+, Metropolis is now the largest parking network in the United States, with 4,200+ locations and operations in 40 countries worldwide. Its proprietary AI technology touches 50 million customers and processes over $5 billion in payments annually. To learn more, please visit www.metropolis.io. ABOUT LIONTREE LionTree is a differentiated global investment and merchant banking firm focused on media, technology, telecom and the consumer sectors. Founded in 2012, LionTree works across offices in New York, San Francisco, London and Tel Aviv to serve clients and community through strategic M&A, capital raising, and investments across the globe that capture opportunity and provide best-in-class execution. The firm leverages its unique insight and relationships across its integrated Client Advocacy, Merchant Banking, Institutional Investor Membership (IIM) and LT Growth focus areas to connect clients with the tailored ideas, actionable opportunities and resources that drive results. Since its formation, the firm has advised on over $900 billion in transactions by bringing capital together with ideas, investing in and alongside its relationships to accelerate growth and innovation. ABOUT ELDRIDGE INDUSTRIES Eldridge Industries invests in businesses across the Infrastructure, Technology, Mobility, Culture, and Luxury & Lifestyle landscapes. The firm seeks to build and grow businesses led by proven management teams that have demonstrated leadership and experience to scale an enterprise. Eldridge Industries has offices in Miami, Greenwich, Beverly Hills, New York, and London. To learn more about Eldridge Industries, please visit eldridgeind.com. SOURCE Metropolis

Tybee Island, GA – The City of Tybee Island, Georgia, has expanded its partnership with Passport, the leader in curbside payment solutions. This continued collaboration unifies enforcement, permitting, paid parking, and payment processing into Passport’s centralized software suite. This enhancement builds on Tybee Island’s existing use of Passport’s platform, which powers its paid parking operations through the ParkTYB app, and further unifies the city’s curbside management. With the launch of digital permitting, residents and visitors can now apply for, purchase, and manage permits online, eliminating paper-based processes and reducing administrative overhead. Additionally, city staff gain access to integrated tools that simplify financial management, track inventory, and provide real-time insights into usage and trends. “What once required managing multiple vendors and financial processes is now streamlined into one hub, delivering cost savings to the customers and operational clarity for our staff, as well as a smoother experience for our entire community,” said Kat Potter, Parking Supervisor, City of Tybee Island. With a proven track record of facilitating seamless transitions and a deep commitment to supporting cities’ evolving needs, Passport is equipping more than 800 communities across the country with the tools to thrive. “Our partnership with Tybee Island reflects Passport’s commitment to supporting cities as their mobility needs evolve,” said Sam Warnecke, VP of Sales at Passport. “By expanding this collaboration, we’re helping the city build a more connected foundation for managing mobility, one that positions them for long-term efficiency and growth.” Visit the company website to learn how Passport’s parking compliance platform streamlines on-street parking, enforcement operations, and curbside payments for cities of all sizes.  About Passport Passport is the trusted technology partner for over 800 cities and private operators across North America, unifying paid parking, enforcement operations, and payment infrastructure into one platform. By simplifying how municipalities manage and monetize the curb, Passport empowers local leaders to boost compliance, unlock new revenue opportunities, and improve how people move around their communities. Passport helps cities thrive by delivering the tools and insights they need to meet evolving mobility challenges and create community-focused outcomes. Media Contact: pr@passportinc.com

San Francisco, CA – The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which manages the city’s transportation system, has announced the launch of ParkMobile in San Francisco. ParkMobile, part of the global mobility company Arrive, will become one of the primary mobile payment providers for the city’s 26,000 on-street parking spaces. San Francisco has been an early adopter of digital parking technology since 2011 and continues to seek opportunities to offer residents and visitors new resources for a seamless urban journey. Through ParkMobile’s industry-leading digital parking tools, drivers now benefit from enhanced convenience features, including timely notifications before a session expires and the ability to extend parking remotely, delivering a more seamless and reliable parking experience. "Parking in San Francisco just got easier, faster and stress-free," said Scott Booker, General Manager of Parking at Arrive. "With ParkMobile, residents and visitors can pay for parking right from their phone. Our intuitive app puts convenience at drivers’ fingertips, saving time and reducing everyday parking frustrations. By partnering with the SFMTA, we’re bringing a seamless, reliable parking experience to one of North America’s busiest cities, helping people spend less time paying for parking and more time enjoying their day." “This collaboration is a testament to the SFMTA’s commitment to optimize our parking systems,” said Viktoriya Wise, SFMTA Streets Division Director. “This new partnership with ParkMobile allows us to improve the customer experience for visitors and residents parking on our city streets,” With more than 120,000 commuters traveling every day across the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge alone, workers are continuing to return to San Francisco's offices where an intuitive parking app can make the commute simpler. ParkMobile is proud to help cities like San Francisco reduce traffic and keep moving by allowing drivers to efficiently get off the road and into their desired parking locations–part of Arrive’s mission to ease urban mobility through the integration of smart mobility technology. ParkMobile recommends drivers download the ParkMobile app before their journey. Depending on the location, drivers will pull into a space, easily open the app, select the zone number, space number or input their license plate number, set their parking duration and begin their session, all with a few simple smartphone taps. Alternative methods to complete the payment process via phone will be provided through updated signage located on existing parking meters. For more information, please visit: parkmobile.io. Press contact Contact us at: mediarelations@arrive.com About ParkMobile  ParkMobile, LLC is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, and part of the global mobility company, Arrive. ParkMobile offers digital solutions to quickly find and pay for on-street and off-street parking via a mobile device. The company also offers parking reservations at stadiums, venues, and metro area garages. ParkMobile’s technology is used in thousands of locations across the U.S. as well as college campuses and airports. Visit ParkMobile.io or @ParkMobile on X for the latest news and information. For Arrive news, visit arrive.com.

San Diego, CA – IPS Group, Inc. (ipsgroupinc.com), a leader in smart parking and curb management solutions, announced the acquisition of Populus Technologies, Inc. (populus.ai), a pioneering provider of transportation data and global leader in mobility and curb management solutions. This strategic move strengthens IPS’s ability to provide cities with the most comprehensive set of smart mobility and curb management tools available. The integration of Populus’ curb and mobility management software with IPS’s smart parking, payments, and enforcement technologies will empower municipalities, universities, and private operators with richer data insights to make better data-driven decisions. Regina Clewlow, CEO & Co-Founder of Populus Technologies, Inc., said the acquisition “unlocks a tremendous opportunity to help cities and operators bring parking and mobility management into the digital era.” She added, “Together, we’ll provide the tools needed to optimize efficiency, improve decision-making, and support smarter, more sustainable transportation systems.” Chad Randall, CEO of IPS Group, Inc., expressed similar enthusiasm, noting that “the acquisition of Populus represents an exciting milestone in our journey to expand IPS’s smart curb management ecosystem.” He continued, “By combining our decades of expertise in parking technologies with Populus’ cutting-edge mobility and curb management platform, we are uniquely positioned to help our current and future clients gain better insights into data trends and elevate decision-making processes to navigate the future of transportation.” The combined solutions will help municipalities, transportation agencies, universities, and private operators gain deeper insights into all parking operations to achieve smarter planning, optimize operations, and improve the quality of mobility and urban life worldwide. About IPS Group, Inc. IPS Group, Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, CA, with offices in Canada and Europe. Since 2000, IPS has led the way, launching the world’s first smart parking meter in 2005 and growing into a fully integrated smart parking ecosystem that unifies hardware, software, data, and services into a platform that puts clients first. Learn more at ipsgroupinc.com. About Populus Technologies, Inc. Populus Technologies, Inc. helps city departments of transportation and parking authorities transform urban mobility by effectively managing ever-growing connected vehicle fleets and congestion in the public right-of-way. The Populus platform is the only comprehensive solution that helps cities code their curbs, aggregate parking data, and deploy digital smart zones to improve curbside management. Our first-of-its-kind GPS-enabled parking technology enables commercial fleets to pay for curbside usage through safe, frictionless payments. Populus is a trusted partner of over 100 cities around the world.  Learn more at populus.ai.

Indianapolis, IN – Parker Technology announced the launch of its fully redesigned platform experience, delivering a modern, accessible, and brand-friendly interface for both motorists and customer service representatives (CSRs). The update represents a major step forward in the company’s continued investment in usability, scalability, and preparation for future integration with voice AI technology. The redesign introduces a clean, contemporary look and improved functionality that make the platform easier to navigate and more adaptable to customer branding. Accessibility improvements include larger text for translations and captions, enhanced color contrast, and clearer on-screen elements. Behind the scenes, Parker’s engineering team rebuilt the frontend codebase and standardized the UX component library, enabling faster, safer deployments and more efficient development. Together, these upgrades ensure a consistent, intuitive experience for both drivers and operators. “Our goal with this redesign was to elevate every interaction, whether it’s a motorist at the gate or a CSR assisting from behind the screen,” said James Paden, Chief Product Officer at Parker Technology. “We rebuilt the platform to be more accessible, visually neutral to better reflect our customers’ brands, and technically equipped for what’s next. With voice AI on the horizon, this new foundation positions us to deliver faster, smarter, and more connected experiences across the parking ecosystem.” This launch marks a key milestone in Parker Technology’s roadmap toward an AI-augmented support experience. The redesign not only improves usability today but also sets the stage for seamless integration of future automation and analytics capabilities, ensuring operators can continue to enhance customer satisfaction while optimizing operational efficiency. ABOUT PARKER TECHNOLOGY Parker Technology is the safety net that keeps parking operations running smoothly. Their workflow platform and professional service team resolve exception calls quickly and according to facility rules, protecting revenue, improving customer experience, and freeing staff to focus on higher-value work. With optional voice AI in development, they're building toward even faster first responses and deeper operational insights, ensuring parking remains a non-event. For PR inquiries email marketing@parkertechnology.com or call 800.923.2704.

Los Angeles, CA and Auckland, New Zealand – ParkHelp, the global leader in parking guidance solutions, announced its acquisition of Cleverciti Systems GmbH, the worldwide leader in AI-powered curb management, on-street parking guidance, and guided enforcement solutions. The acquisition creates the industry’s most comprehensive, end-to-end platform—a unified ecosystem of technologies that reduces traffic congestion, increases revenue, and maximizes compliance and efficiency. “Cleverciti brings world-class AI, data intelligence, and sensor technology to the ParkHelp ecosystem,” said ParkHelp’s CEO Poojitha Preena. “Together, we’re the only global provider able to manage every parking space—on-street or off-street, indoor or outdoor—from one unified, cloud-based platform.” “For years, operators have had to piece together fragmented parking technologies,” said Cleverciti CEO David Parker. “Now, with our unified Portal, they can have a single source of truth for all occupancy, curbside activity, payments, and enforcement data. Whether managing a city’s entire curb network, an airport, or a university campus, clients can deliver a seamless, data-driven experience to drivers and enforcement teams alike—indoor or outdoor, on-street or off-street.” Cleverciti’s curbside, on-street, and open-air off-street technologies are used in over 100 cities across the globe to reduce congestion, increase compliance, and enhance the driver experience using patented AI-enabled overhead sensors, real-time occupancy detection, state-of-the art LED digital signage, and guided enforcement. These technologies perfectly complement ParkHelp’s off-street sensor-based guidance systems and digital signage solutions, and the two platforms will now be combined to offer city operators and private asset owners a single, cohesive solution. The combined platform will enable clients to: Monitor and manage every parking space in real time—across streets, garages, and open-air lots. Guide drivers intelligently to available spaces with dynamic signage and app-based wayfinding. Guide enforcement officers to increase compliance and reduce operational costs. Optimize curb zones for delivery, ride-hail, EV charging, ADA, and more. Leverage powerful analytics to maximize ROI, reduce congestion, and achieve sustainability goals. This strategic acquisition marks a major milestone in ParkHelp’s 20-year history of innovation and positions the company as the go-to global provider for cities, airports, shopping malls, universities, and parking operators seeking a unified, intelligent parking and curbside management solution. “Municipal parking and curb management remain among the most untapped opportunities in urban mobility,” said Andy Bess, Managing Director of TrueNorth Capital Partners, who advised Cleverciti on the transaction. “This combination creates a powerhouse uniquely positioned to shape the future of smart, connected cities.” With a combined direct presence in six countries—The United States, Germany, Spain, Brazil, New Zealand, and Ecuador—and a global network of certified distributors, the group now supports over 600,000 monitored parking spaces across over 700 locations in 50 countries. In addition to this strategic acquisition, ParkHelp announced that it is actively pursuing additional partnerships and acquisitions to further expand its technology offerings and global footprint. “We’re just getting started,” said Poojitha Preena. “This deal represents a pivotal step in our growth strategy, but we’re already exploring additional opportunities to bring even more innovation to the mobility and smart city space. As we close out our second consecutive year of over 100% year-over-year growth, we continue to hear from clients that the ability to drive ROI and offer flexibility in business models to accommodate any budget is a key reason they are adopting our Hardware-as-a-Service and Software-as-a-Service offerings.” The integration process is already underway and ParkHelp occupancy data is already available in the Cleverciti platform for existing mutual clients. Existing ParkHelp and Cleverciti clients can expect uninterrupted service and support, with new integration options enhancing the value of existing deployments. Cleverciti becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of ParkHelp and the entire Cleverciti team will remain in place following the acquisition, ensuring continuity for clients and partners. The combined company will continue to grow globally, investing in product innovation, AI development, and operational scalability. This continuity underscores the strong cultural, technical, and strategic alignment between the two organizations. Cleverciti was advised by TrueNorth Capital Partners and DLA Piper. ParkHelp was advised by Lupp+Partner. About ParkHelp Technologies ParkHelp is one of the world’s leading providers of smart parking solutions, offering a range of innovative products designed to optimize parking management, improve the user experience, promote sustainable urban mobility, and help parking owners generate more revenue. The company designs, manufactures, sells, and services advanced parking guidance systems (PGS), digital guidance signage, license plate recognition (LPR) cameras, and integrated software solutions tailored for diverse environments, including commercial complexes, shopping malls, hospitals, corporate campuses, airports, and municipalities. ParkHelp can be found online at www.parkhelp.com. About Cleverciti Cleverciti is a pioneering curbside intelligence company specializing in AI-powered parking guidance and enforcement technologies. Its award-winning and patented systems deliver real-time parking availability, guided enforcement, and data-driven curb management for cities and commercial operators worldwide. Visit www.cleverciti.com.

500 EV Chargers and Counting! Drivers across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area now have 500 reasons to feel confident about going electric. In less than three years, we’ve grown from 8 chargers in January 2023 to Canada’s largest municipally owned EV charging network. And this week, with our partners in this initiative Toronto Hydro and City of Toronto (Environment, Climate & Forestry) we celebrated a proud milestone with the inauguration of our 500th charger at 9 Willingdon Blvd - Green P Carpark 504. Every new charger isn’t just hardware, it’s a promise to provide choice, ease, and speed to EV drivers: Choice to charge where and when it works best for your journey without range anxiety. Ease for city residents who don't have access to home charging but still want to drive electric. Speed and momentum toward a cleaner, connected Toronto where sustainable mobility options are transforming how people move. “As an avid and appreciative user of the Green P EV charging network, I can honestly not overstate the importance of this infrastructure. Without the prevalence of the Green P charging network, owning an EV in Toronto would be a very challenging prospect for people like me who can’t charge at home. As a consumer who is personally committed to lowering their carbon footprint, but also trying to balance expenses, I greatly appreciate the Green P network, and their commitment to EV charging accessibility and affordability. Thank you, Green P!” - Jeff McConnell, Green P EV Customer. This milestone reflects how far we’ve come and how much further we’ll go together. "Our mission is clear: to create a seamless mobility experience that delivers on Choice, Ease, and Speed for our customers. Purposeful expansion of our EV network is a catalyst for EV adoption across Toronto by creating accessible, reliable, and trusted charging solutions for city residents. This milestone also reflects our passion to advance the City’s TransformTO Net Zero Strategy by building a more sustainable and integrated mobility eco-system to keep Toronto moving." - Scott Collier, President, Toronto Parking Authority. The expansion of our network has been possible through partners who have worked with us every step of the way. “Reaching 500 energized EV charging stations is a testament to what strong partnerships can achieve. Toronto Hydro is proud to have helped build the foundation for this growing network and to support the city’s broader electrification efforts.” - Jana Mosley, President & CEO, Toronto Hydro This milestone drives us to keep delivering EV charging services that accelerate adoption.  Together, we’re building a future of sustainable mobility: powered by Choice. Ease. Speed.

Park Loyalty has expanded its footprint in the transit sector with the launch of Enforce Pro and Process Pro at seven Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) commuter parking locations. The LIRR is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, transporting nearly 250,000 passengers every weekday. For many riders, the journey begins and ends in a commuter lot, placing great importance on efficient and connected parking management in creating a convenient travel experience. Smart Enforcement Designed for Transit Agencies This deployment reflects Park Loyalty’s continued ability to deliver omnichannel enforcement solutions that adapt to any type of parking agency, from municipalities to universities, operators, and major transit authorities. It also builds on Park Loyalty’s work with another leading transit authority, SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority), where our enforcement system has already helped streamline their parking operation. [SEPTA case study] As part of the LIRR rollout, Park Loyalty introduced an additional way to validate vehicles: in addition to license plate recognition, Enforce Pro can now scan the New York State registration stickers that are displayed on every windshield. This feature provides multiple options for compliance validation, while also auto-populating detailed vehicle information such as make, model, color, and VIN, adding speed and accuracy to the enforcement process. The deployment also integrates with T2 Systems meters and Parking Base for permits and scan-to-pay, providing a connected ecosystem that simplifies operations for the LIRR and improves the parking experience for commuters. Park Loyalty thanks the Long Island Rail Road and our integration partners for their collaboration on this successful launch, which underscores our role as a trusted partner in delivering smart enforcement and processing solutions across the parking industry.

Horseheads, NY – Duncan Solutions, a full-service transportation management company and a leading provider of parking and tolling management solutions, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Todd Townsend as Business Development Director. With over 25 years of municipal parking and mobility experience, Townsend brings a wealth of knowledge and innovative vision that will enhance Duncan Solutions’ growth and expansion strategies. In his new role, Townsend will be responsible for identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, fostering strategic partnerships, and driving innovative solutions that align with the evolving needs of urban mobility and infrastructure. His extensive background in the parking and mobility sector positions him to lead initiatives that will shape the future of our industry. “Our team is excited to welcome Todd to Duncan Solutions,” says Brett Peze, Vice President of Parking and Mobility Solutions, Duncan Solutions. “His vast experience and forward-thinking approach will be invaluable as we look to expand our services and solutions. We are planning some big initiatives that we believe will revolutionize the parking experience for our clients and users alike, and Todd is going to be a big part of that.” Townsend expressed his enthusiasm for joining the team, stating, “Throughout my career, I’ve been fortunate to work on transformative transportation and mobility projects, from smart parking and automated fare collection to municipal violations processing and curbside analytics. Joining Duncan Solutions lets me contribute my experience to a talented, impact-driven team. I’m excited to collaborate with our partners to help cities modernize infrastructure and create smarter, more efficient mobility solutions.” As Duncan Solutions continues to lead the charge in parking and mobility solutions, the addition of Townsend is a strategic move toward achieving the company’s long-term vision and commitment to customer satisfaction. Townsend will be attending the upcoming 2025 Southwest Parking and Transportation Expo on October 27 in Las Vegas, NV, the 2025 California Mobility & Parking Association Annual Conference on November 3 in San Jose, CA, and the 2025 Florida Parking and Transportation Association Annual Conference on November 17 in Miami, FL. About Duncan Solutions Duncan Solutions is a full-service transportation management company and a leading provider of parking and tolling management solutions. Duncan supports government and commercial clients with citation processing, debt collection, DMV registered owner identification, back-office transaction processing, omnichannel customer service center operations, and integrated on-street parking management solutions. Learn more at duncansolutions.com.  Contact: Alexis VanDeventer Whicker avandeventer@duncansolutions.com (414) 441-3693

The parking and mobility industry has never had a soundtrack—until now. Mobility Fever Dream, the debut concept album by Brooke Krieger, drops October 24, 2025, on all major streaming platforms. Created as a cultural time capsule, the album transforms the language, challenges, and humor of modern mobility into a fast-paced, satirical, and surprisingly human musical experience. Divided into four acts, Mobility Fever Dream explores everything from the relentless pace of conferences and RFP cycles to the tech-fueled evolution of AI, EV, and AV integration in our cities. The sound stretches across pop, hip-hop, country, and even K-pop—because the mobility space, like the album, refuses to fit neatly into one category. “This project started as a joke between colleagues about how wild our industry has become,” says Krieger. “But the more I thought about it, the more I realized: the mobility industry is art in motion. It deserves to be heard as much as it’s seen.” A Four-Act Journey Through the Industry’s Chaos With track titles like “Buyout Season,” “The Parking King (RIP Donald Shoup),” “Curbside Hero,” and “Free Parking? Babe, That’s So 2003,” the album blends wit and insight—offering a rhythm-driven reflection on automation, open-market innovation, and the culture of parking itself. Each act mirrors a stage of the industry’s evolution: Act I: The Fever Dream — The nonstop world of trade shows, funding rounds, and caffeine-fueled innovation. Act II: The Streets — Where policy, enforcement, and the human side of parking collide. Act III: The System Reloads — Technology, apps, and automation take center stage. Act IV: The Vision — A nod to the future we’re building—connected, autonomous, and a little bit chaotic. And as a bonus track, the album closes where it all began: “Artificial Intention”—a sultry nod to our industry’s collective fascination with artificial intelligence and automation. Satire, Sound, and the Soul of a Sector Released under Curb Culture Media, Mobility Fever Dream isn’t just an album—it’s a mirror. It celebrates the dreamers, engineers, planners, operators, and innovators who make cities more livable every day. “I wanted to create something that makes people in this space laugh, nod, and think, ‘Yep, that’s us,’” says Krieger. “Because behind every citation, every app, every RFP—there’s a story worth singing.” Mobility Fever Dream challenges how we talk about mobility, reminding us that the future isn’t just about infrastructure—it’s about imagination. Listen for Yourself Stream “Mobility Fever Dream” everywhere October 24, 2025.

Los Angeles, CA — Metropolis, the AI company whose computer vision platform powers checkout-free payment experiences in the real world, announced a partnership with Bilt, the leading payments and rewards program for renters. Together, the two companies are reshaping how people move through and interact with the real world—making everyday moments simpler, smarter, and more rewarding. Starting today, Bilt Members will earn a minimum of 1X Bilt Points for every dollar spent and benefit from a seamless, in-and-out parking experience at participating Metropolis locations nationwide. Bilt Members can redeem points toward travel, fitness, dining, pharmacy, rideshare, and more throughout the Bilt ecosystem. With this partnership, parking becomes an opportunity to turn everyday spending into valuable rewards. By joining Bilt’s network of more than 40,000 merchant partners, Metropolis is helping extend everyday rewards to a recurring expense for millions of drivers, reflecting Bilt’s mission to turn everyday spending into rewarding experiences. “Parking touches nearly everyone, every day — but until now it’s been overlooked as an opportunity to turn routine costs into tangible rewards,” said Alex Israel, CEO and co-founder of Metropolis. “By partnering with Bilt, we’re transforming a universal expense into a rewarding experience while introducing millions of people to the simplicity of checkout-free infrastructure. Together, we’re not just making parking smarter, we’re building the foundation for a future where the entire built world is seamless, personalized, and rewarding.” In the next phase of the partnership to launch in the coming months, Bilt Members will be able to book, pay, and redeem automatically validated parking directly through the Bilt app, turning parking into a seamless, rewarding part of the customer journey. Furthermore, real estate partners in the Bilt network will soon be able to offer automatic validation or exclusive parking benefits as part of their broader resident loyalty efforts, and local merchants in Bilt’s network will be able to receive additional traffic in their neighborhood through similar activities. "Parking, like rent, has never earned residents anything — until now. In partnership with Metropolis and their frictionless, checkout-free technology, we're giving Bilt Alliance property partners another powerful amenity to offer that drives additional traffic to local merchants, too,” said Ankur Jain, Founder and CEO at Bilt. “Connected neighborhoods aren't just about the home, they’re about rewarding the entire living experience. From housing to parking to local commerce, we're helping property managers deliver more value through our ecosystem while giving residents rewards that actually matter." ABOUT METROPOLIS Metropolis is an artificial intelligence company for the real world. Its computer vision platform eliminates friction from daily life, powers checkout-free payments, and unlocks seamless, predictive, and personalized interactions everywhere consumers transact. Adding more than 1 million members each month, it is one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the United States and envisions a future where transacting in the real world is even easier than online. Following its take-private acquisition of SP+, Metropolis is now the largest parking network in the U.S., with 4,200+ locations, and operates in 40 countries worldwide. Its proprietary AI technology touches 50 million customers and processes over $5 billion in payments annually. To learn more, please visit www.metropolis.io. ABOUT BILT Bilt is the first loyalty program for renters that allows members to earn rewards on rent and HOA payments while building a path to homeownership. The Bilt Alliance – developed in partnership with some of the nation’s largest residential owners and operators – is a network of more than 4.5 million homes across the country that rewards residents on each residential payment and enables property managers to increase resident loyalty and cost savings. Launched in June 2021, Bilt boasts the highest value rewards programs on the market today – including one-to-one point transfers for travel across major airlines and hotel partners; fitness classes at the country's top boutique studios; limited-edition and exclusive collections of art and home decor through the Bilt Home Collection; and the ability to use Bilt Points for rent credits, rideshare, toward a future down payment on a home or eligible student loans, and more. For more information, visit www.bilt.com. Press Contacts: Deniz Sonmez, Bilt | deniz.sonmez@bilt.com Lizzy Levitan, Hunt & Gather | lizzy@hunt-gather.com

Charlotte, NC – Get My Parking (GMP), a global leader in smart parking and mobility software, announced that Clint Joy will join the company as Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, North America, effective December 1, 2025. His appointment marks a major step in GMP’s North American growth strategy as the company expands its Strategic Partnerships, Value-Added Reseller (VAR), and Installation and Service Partner (ISP) network and launches a dedicated Airport Vertical to support operators and partners pursuing aviation-related opportunities. In this role, Joy will lead GMP’s go-to-market execution, driving partner enablement, revenue growth, and enterprise relationships across the region. He will also spearhead GMP’s Airport Vertical, a new growth initiative designed to help airports and operators increase revenue and improve passenger experience through AI-driven analytics and dwell-time optimization. His deep understanding of both the operator and supplier sides of the business makes him uniquely qualified to guide GMP’s expanding partner ecosystem and ensure every partner is equipped to deploy, service, and scale GMP’s solutions with confidence. Joy currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Carolina Time & Parking Group (CTPG), where he leads seven regional offices across the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia and has driven growth across on-street and off-street operations, access control, and PARCS integrations. He will transition into his new role over the coming weeks, and, in the interim, will work diligently to ensure a seamless handoff that honors CTPG’s employees, clients, and partners he has proudly served over the past twelve years. With more than three decades in parking, transportation, and mobility, Joy brings a rare combination of operational experience, commercial strategy, and executive leadership. Early in his career, he served as Transportation Manager for the Auraria Campus in Denver, overseeing parking and transportation operations for a multi-university campus serving more than 30,000 students.  During a fourteen-year tenure with SP+, he led large-scale airport operations across the Western U.S., developing and transitioning major airport contracts, including Denver International Airport (DIA), while managing more than 2,000 employees and earning the company’s coveted New Business Deal of the Year award multiple times. “What appeals to me most about Get My Parking is the alignment between GMP’s diverse solution suite and the realities owners, operators, and partners are facing,” said Joy. “This role allows me to bring everything I’ve learned in operations, technology, PARCS, and partnership leadership to a global platform designed for where the industry is going, not where it’s been. Our industry is moving quickly, and GMP is uniquely positioned to help the market modernize in a way that is hardware-agnostic, interoperable, CAPEX-light, and disruption-free.” “Clint’s combination of operational depth and commercial leadership is exactly what this role demands,” said Steve Resnick, PTMP, President, North America. “He’s built great organizations, negotiated large-scale contracts, and led complex partner ecosystems from the ground up. That translates directly into the kind of leadership we need as we expand our VAR and ISP network and bring new verticals like airports into focus.” “Clint has a proven ability to build trust, scale partnerships, and execute with precision,” said Chirag Jain, CEO of Get My Parking. “He understands how technology and collaboration intersect to deliver value, and that makes him an ideal fit for our mission to transform mobility infrastructure worldwide.” About Get My Parking Get My Parking (GMP) is a global software leader transforming smart parking with IoT, AI, and cloud-based automation. GMP’s AI-powered, hardware-agnostic, CAPEX-light platform is redefining how operators and partners modernize existing PARCS infrastructure. Its white-labeled, mobile-enabled solutions unify legacy and new hardware, software, and systems on a single digital platform, enabling real-time management and seamless interoperability across thousands of facilities. Designed for the future of mobility with app-based and app-free capacities, GMP integrates with EV charging, connected vehicles, and shared mobility hubs, helping operators streamline their operations and elevate user experiences. GMP’s solutions are live across 5 continents, 15 countries, and 4,100+ facilities. Learn more about Get My Parking. Contact: Dolly Draze Marketing Manager Get My Parking dolly@getmyparking.com