Curb Management

At airports across the country, rideshare operations are essential – but increasingly difficult to manage. Limited curb space and high passenger volumes—especially during peak travel times—often lead to severe congestion, roadway backups, and long wait times for travelers. Without proper planning and infrastructure, rideshare pickups can quickly turn into a logistical headache for both airports and guests.

Chicago, IL – Umojo, the leading provider of smart city technology solutions, and JD Enterprises (JDE), one of the America’s premier parking and mobility consultancies, announced a strategic partnership to provide technology-driven parking, mobility, and curb management solutions. Through this partnership, JDE will offer Municipal leaders and asset ownership parking, loading zone, and mobility planning services using data intelligence provided by Umojo AI-driven software platforms. “Joe Dudek is one of the most respected voices in parking, and Jason Scott brings an equally impressive track record of turning data into actionable strategy,” said Rick Neubauer, CEO of Umojo. “Pairing their team’s deep, boots-on-the-ground expertise with Umojo’s real-time analytics is the ideal recipe for redefining how parking, curb, and mobility plans are built.” This partnership will allow JDE to automate the real-time data collection, analysis and forecasting elements of parking and mobility studies, managing essential parking and mobility planning projects with much greater accuracy and lower costs than traditional methods. Initially, the partnership will focus on: Parking operations and AI-assisted technology audits Parking utilization surveys Transportation Demand Management (TDM) audits Traffic and event parking studies Predictive maintenance planning Theme park guest experience surveys Parking, campus, and curbside safety and security packages Loading zone utilization surveys and compliance plans Micromobility compliance studies Insurance risk-score audits “The parking and mobility industry has become extraordinarily technology driven,” said Joe Dudek, Principal at JD Enterprises. “Smart cameras and analytics have changed the game, and Umojo’s technology is best-in-class. We’re excited to bring these capabilities to our clients.” About Umojo Umojo is a leading platform provider of mobility technology, omnichannel contact center operations, data analytics, and network security to drive operational excellence and superior customer experience for the Mobility Industry. The Umojo Nexus Platform powers the core of all Umojo solutions, and harnesses deep expertise to allow municipalities, parking operators, and businesses to better serve their customers and citizens. Using the most accurate camera AI, and integrations with everyone in the industry, Umojo can provide unmatched insights and controls to on and off-street parking and mobility. Umojo can be found online at www.umojo.com. About JD Enterprises JD Enterprises (JDE) is a national parking and mobility consultancy founded in 2015 to rethink how people interact with parking every day. Led by partners Joe Dudek and Jason Scott, who share more than 50 years of combined industry experience, JDE blends high-level strategy with on-the-ground project execution to deliver data-driven planning, technology integration, and tailored operational programs for cities, campuses, and private owners across the United States. From curb-management policy to garage modernization, the firm’s work has helped modernize and monetize parking assets nationwide. Learn more at www.wearejdse.com.

The IPMI Policy & Legislative Cohort administered a survey aimed at identifying the most pressing industry policy topics.  Among the top issues are policies around new technologies that could revolutionize parking management by reducing friction. One of the highest friction points in an operation is the ability to consistently facilitate curbside compliance, aka parking enforcement.  As curbside demands have exponentially increased, the parking enforcement tools in our policy toolbox have generally remained the same. I’m not here to write about the legislative barriers to reduce friction in the parking enforcement process (there are many) or the growing number of case studies of cities that have embarked on their automated enforcement journey (that number is growing).  What I’m here to write about today are the policies that your organization should be thinking about when you are able to reduce the friction in your parking enforcement process and move towards automated enforcement.  Before we begin, what do I mean by automated enforcement.  For the purposes of this discussion, automated enforcement is the ability to utilize fixed or mobile camera technology to identify a parking violation and process that parking violation without placing a parking citation on the violating vehicle. Imagine for a minute your organization has the legislative ability to implement automated enforcement.  Would you be able to implement by the end of the week, month, year?  Here are just a few policy topics your organization should think about when moving towards automated enforcement: Violation Types – does it makes sense to automate enforcement for all violation types? Are there more severe safety related parking violations that should be prioritized for an initial rollout of automated enforcement? Payment/Appeal Deadlines – mailing a parking citation to a registered owner adds time to the notification process. Do your payment and appeal deadlines need to shift to accommodate this new process? Violation Fine Structure – cities that have implemented automated enforcement have seen citation issuance increase exponentially. Knowing this may occur, are there opportunities to revise the fine structure for certain violations? This may be an opportunity to introduce first-time warnings, early payment discounts, or progressive pricing for repeat violators. Don’t get me wrong, the legislative framework to allow for automated enforcement is a top priority to enable your organization to leverage new and emerging parking enforcement technologies.  Equally as important is your policy framework for administering an automated enforcement program. Policies matter, and when developed in a comprehensive manner can lead to long-term success for your operation.  Let’s keep the conversation going on Forum Online Community and the dedicated “Policy and Legislation” community. Robert Ferrin, PTMP is a Mobility & Parking Senior Project Manager with Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. and is serving his third term on the IPMI Board of Directors.  Robert can be reached at robert.ferrin@kimley-horn.com.

A Decade in Retrospect—High School Reunion Edition

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Part 2: How to Bring the Curbside to Life

Part 2: How to Bring the Curbside to Life

We are thrilled to announce that Mobile Smart City is expanding our PANGO platform to new locations across Georgia! Our innovative solutions will now enhance mobility, security, and access control in even more areas. Why PANGO? 🔹 Efficiency: PANGO streamlines parking and permit management, reducing operational costs and improving service delivery.  🔹 Revenue Boost: Our platform helps cities and operators increase revenue through optimized parking solutions and mobile payments.  🔹 User Experience: PANGO offers a seamless and user-friendly experience, making it easier for residents and visitors to navigate parking and access control.  🔹 Real-Time Enforcement: With advanced enforcement tools, ZEUS, the enforcement platform, ensures compliance and enhances security. Since 2017, Mobile Smart City has been at the forefront of delivering integrated digital solutions for cities, universities, airports, hospitals, ports, residential communities, and private operators. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with offices in Virginia and Madrid (Spain), we operate across North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Join us in welcoming PANGO to new locations in Georgia and experience the future of smart city solutions!  Mobile Smart City is committed to helping our clients deliver seamless, scalable, and secure digital services that meet the demands of today’s connected environments. 🌐 www.mobilesmart.city | 📞 1-844-726-4644

Cleverciti, a leader in curb management technology, is excited to collaborate with the City of Pasadena, California, to enhance curb management operations with curb technology solutions. The city’s growing popularity, combined with its commitment to sustainability and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, has led to increased demand for smarter parking solutions. As such, Pasadena is implementing a forward-thinking initiative by integrating Cleverciti’s AI-powered curb management system. The city’s decision to leverage this advanced technology stems from the need to provide real-time parking data and reduce congestion. Cleverciti’s aerial sensors will enable Pasadena to monitor parking occupancy, optimize space utilization, and offer dynamic guidance to drivers seeking available spots. This initiative aligns with Pasadena’s broader efforts to create a more accessible, efficient, and technology-driven parking ecosystem. "Pasadena is committed to embracing innovative solutions that enhance mobility and improve the daily experience for our community,” said Jon Hamblen, Pasadena Parking Manager. “With smart parking technology, we’re taking a significant step toward a more efficient and sustainable parking system.” Cleverciti CRO Sonny Samra added, “Pasadena’s rich history and forward-thinking approach make it the ideal city to showcase the benefits of our intelligent curb management system. We’re proud to partner with Pasadena in transforming its parking infrastructure.” With this strategic partnership, Pasadena is setting a new standard for urban parking management, creating a seamless, data-driven approach to parking that supports its long-term sustainability and mobility goals. This initiative underscores its commitment to innovation, accessibility, and enhancing the quality of life for all who live, work, and visit the city.

Barcelona – Urbiotica, a leading provider of smart parking solutions powered by IoT and artificial intelligence, has announced a strategic partnership with Integrated Technical Systems, Inc. (ITS), one of the most established systems integrators serving the U.S. East Coast. This collaboration marks a key milestone in Urbiotica’s international growth strategy, enabling access to the rapidly evolving U.S. market in the areas of curbside management and urban mobility. “The U.S. market represents a major opportunity for parking digitization, especially in curbside management, which is seeing fast-paced development. We’re very excited to begin this partnership with ITS, a company with deep market knowledge, an impressive track record, and a strong commitment to innovation,” said Marc Boher, COO of Urbiotica. With over 50 years of experience, ITS is a trusted leader in access control, parking management systems, and perimeter security technologies. Headquartered in Connecticut, ITS operates regional offices in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,   Maryland, Georgia and Florida —covering the broader New England, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeastern U.S. regions. This footprint positions ITS as a key partner to deploy Urbiotica’s advanced curbside and smart parking solutions across a broad network of municipalities and parking operators. “This partnership with Urbiotica represents a natural step forward for us,” said David Santilli, Director of Marketing & Business Development for ITS. With many years of hands-on experience in smart parking and a strong focus on innovation, Urbiotica brings real value to the table. As demand grows for more efficient and data-driven curbside management, combining their expertise with our local presence allows us to deliver meaningful, high-impact solutions to the cities and operators we work with every day.” By joining forces, Urbiotica and ITS aim to deliver high-performance, end-to-end parking solutions that address growing urban mobility challenges. These include real-time parking guidance, loading zone monitoring, enforcement of parking regulations, and optimized turnover—all critical for the effective management of limited curb space in dense urban areas. The partnership aims to deliver innovative smart parking solutions that optimize curb space usage, enhance operational efficiency, and support the development of more sustainable and connected cities. By streamlining parking enforcement and curbside management, municipalities and operators across the East Coast will be empowered to increase revenue generation, improve turnover, and make more informed, data-driven decisions that maximize the value of every parking space. About Integrated Technical Systems, Inc. (ITS) Founded in 1969 and based in Connecticut, ITS is one of the most respected independent systems integrators in the Eastern United States. The company offers comprehensive solutions for fire and life safety, security, communications, access control, parking systems, and perimeter protection. With a legacy built on trust and customer satisfaction, ITS continues to lead large-scale urban and commercial projects across the East Coast. About Urbiotica Urbiotica is a pioneering smart city company specializing in IoT and AI-based parking solutions. With a presence in over 50 countries and more than 150,000 parking spaces digitized, Urbiotica is transforming urban environments through smarter mobility, increased operational efficiency, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

As Atlantic Beach, NC, prepares for its busy tourist season, the town is taking proactive steps to update its parking management strategy to ensure a seamless experience for visitors and residents. Known for its beautiful beaches, the iconic Oceanana Fishing Pier, and popular summer festivals, Atlantic Beach sees a major increase in vehicle traffic each year. To handle the seasonal surge efficiently, the town has implemented Park Loyalty’s cutting-edge Pro Solutions parking management software—Enforce Pro, Process Pro, and Permit Pro—partnering with Pivot Parking and TEZ Parking to create a highly efficient parking ecosystem. Optimized Parking Enforcement with Advanced Enforcement Management Software Traditional parking management systems often struggle to handle high-demand periods, leading to inefficiencies and frustration. Enforce Pro, a powerful enforcement management software, streamlines operations with an intuitive interface featuring advanced license plate recognition (LPR), mobile ticketing, and real-time dashboards. Whether managing routine enforcement or addressing peak-season violations, this robust parking management software ensures an effective and efficient violation management process. Streamlined Citation Processing and Digital Permitting Process Pro enhances efficiency by streamlining the entire lifecycle of parking violations, from ticket issuance to resolution. With automated workflows and scalable functionality, it supports citation volumes of any range, for any type of parking operation. This ensures that Atlantic Beach can handle its seasonal demand with ease. Permit Pro further modernizes parking management by eliminating physical permits such as hangtags and stickers. With its user-friendly self-service portal, residents and visitors can apply and pay for their seasonal parking passes online in a quick and easy self-service process. Integrated Technology for a Better Experience The launch also includes an integration with TEZ’s TEZPARK solution, allowing visitors to pay for parking quickly and conveniently from their phones. This, combined with the expertise of Pivot Parking in managing day-to-day operations, creates a frictionless parking experience for everyone.

Charlotte, NC – Passport, the most trusted technology partner for innovative curb management solutions, is helping Florida cities manage the influx of spring break visitors and is revealing its parking and payment best practices. Last year, Florida saw a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors, with a significant portion traveling during the spring break season in March and April - more people can mean more problems with parking. “With Spring Break approaching, Florida is preparing for a record influx of visitors—and as someone who grew up here, I know firsthand how crucial this surge is to local economies,” said Khristian Gutierrez, co-founder and CEO of Passport. “But we also want to ensure local officials have the software resources to keep their communities functioning smoothly. As a trusted partner to cities across North America, we offer real-time insights and comprehensive parking compliance solutions that empower leaders to make informed decisions—both during peak demand and throughout the year—ultimately helping communities thrive.” Passport’s fully integrated curb management solution brings together parking enforcement, mobile pay parking, digital permitting, payments, and more. By centralizing parking data, Passport ensures cities can operate more efficiently, increase revenue, and improve the parking experience. In February 2025, the City of Tampa experienced a 57.5% increase in Passport Parking sessions compared to February 2024 and is preparing for more congestion in the month ahead. “The City of Tampa is focused on making our city fun for tourists and livable for our residents, even during high-volume times like spring break,” said Fed Revolte, City of Tampa Parking Division Manager. “With Passport, we have been able to access valuable data on what’s happening at the curb for the last few years so that we can better plan for managing parking turnover and compliance. It also allows us to provide an easy solution for parkers who want to pay from their phone.” In order to better manage parking during peak times, Passport suggests cities focus on these five best practices: Use clear signage: By providing clear and easily understandable parking signage, cities inform and update residents and visitors alike about parking regulations. Confusing or poorly placed signs can lead to unintentional violations. Make it mobile: Ensure you’re offering a mobile app to pay for parking and citations, and encourage parkers to download the right app to make life at the curb easier, while also expediting payments for citations. In 2024, 85% of all paid citations processed by Passport were resolved online. Over-communicate to consumers: Make sure they understand the citation and enforcement rules and next steps - including how they will receive notices. Most cities don’t send payment links via text message or request payment through unofficial channels. Dive into data: Explore years and months past to spot trends and stay ahead of challenges. Changing parking turnover during peak times can help alleviate congestion and ensure the city runs smoothly when it’s busy. Choose the right partner: Select a parking vendor that can bring all facets of curb management into one place to ease the burden for city officials and parkers alike. Passport's Partner Marketplace boasts over 60 integrations with technology partners and collaborates with regional providers and private operators like LAZ Parking and Metropolis SP+. Passport supports 800 cities and has processed more than $3.5B in curbside payments across paid citations, mobile payments, and parking permits. Passport data shows one in five Americans interacted with at least one of Passport’s products in 2024. For more information, including best practices, resources, and other reports, visit https://www.passportinc.com/. 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: Aimee Eichelberger (312) 952-1528 Passport@983group.com