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.

A few months ago, my college, Schoolcraft College, hosted a business pitch competition. Intrigued by the opportunity, I immediately opened the Notes app on my phone — where I had been collecting ideas for years — and began revisiting one concept that had stuck with me: an interoperability platform for parking.

This Learning Lab breaks down what it takes to upgrade to a Ticket-by-Mail parking enforcement system, from legislative changes that set the foundation, to insights from the initial pilot, through to rollout strategy and expansion. It also looks ahead to the next step: upgrading to AI LPR. The Pittsburgh Parking Authority will soon use AI-powered cameras to improve enforcement efficiency and create new opportunities for automation at scale.

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.