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More than 10,000 parking space sensors will help Clemson faculty, staff and students find a parking spot on campus this Fall thanks to a project two years in the making coordinated by Parking and Transportation Services and parking solution provider eleven-x. The sensors will provide real-time parking data through the Tigers Commute app, allowing drivers to see available spaces at a glance. Installation of the sensors will begin on Thursday, March 13, with 3,000 spaces completed over Spring Break. The remaining sensors along with digital displays at the major lots will be installed during the summer in time for the start of the Fall 2025 semester. Once all the sensors are installed, the feature will be active in the Tigers Commute app. “At Clemson University, our ethos is about putting people first by offering top-tier resources across our campus,” said Dan Hofmann, director of Parking and Transportation Services. “This installation is leading the way to improving the parking experience for our staff, students and visitors.” Employee and student commuter lots as well as all accessible, EV charging and metered parking spaces across main campus will feature sensor technology. A sophisticated state of the art gateway network installed throughout campus will allow single space parking sensors installed in the middle of each parking space to wirelessly communicate vehicle occupancy through the network. The occupancy information will be displayed on the Tigers Commute app, via the web-based version or on more than 40 new digital displays outside of the major parking lots on campus. “As a Clemson employee, I’m looking forward to knowing ahead of time what spaces are available,” said Jeff Anthony, occupational safety manager in Occupational and Environmental Safety and Staff Senate president. “These sensors should also improve safety and congestion with fewer cars circling for an open spot.” Combined with real-time transit and ride-sharing features in Tigers Commute, the sensors will help those coming to campus plan their trips more efficiently. The technology will also provide Parking and Transportation Services with more accurate data such as lot occupancy rates and peak usage times to enhance future offerings. More information will be shared in Clemson News when available.

Indianapolis, IN – Parker Technology and Parking Base recently announced the launch of their API integration. This API allows users of Parker Technology’s software platform to lookup permit information, validate permit status, and push ticket rates in both gated and gateless environments. For gated environments, Parker Technology’s platform users can also open gates, if necessary. The main benefits of this API integration include: Visibility into a monthly/permit parker’s status Visibility into a ticket’s entry time and payment status Lost tickets can be pushed to the device (if damaged) A new ticket with a given rate can be selected "Parking Base is excited to collaborate with Parker Technology to seamlessly integrate our monthly parking data into their software platform. Exceptional customer service is paramount for successful parking operations, and this data integration will immediately enhance the customer experience by providing more efficient and streamlined service.” said Chris Perry, CAPP, SVP National Sales and Operations, Parking Base. “As cloud-based and ‘PARCS-lite’ systems continue to gain traction in the parking industry, integrations like this one are critical to ensuring seamless operations for our customers. By connecting our platform with Parking Base, we’re making it even easier for operators to manage permit validation, ticketing, and access control—ultimately enhancing the customer experience and expanding our ability to serve a growing market.” – James Paden, Chief Product Officer at Parker Technology. ABOUT PARKER TECHNOLOGY Parker Technology combines parking domain expertise, a custom-built software platform and a professional customer service team to ensure customer problems are resolved efficiently, according to tailored facility business rules. Whether clients choose the software, the support services, or both, Parker Technology creates a better customer experience, while collecting more revenue, keeping traffic moving, freeing up internal staff to focus on higher-priority on-site tasks and providing data and insights to run operations more effectively. Learn more at parkertechnology.com. ABOUT PARKING BASE Parking Base is the leading company offering cloud-based parking management solutions to handle all aspects of parking operations. Its comprehensive suite of products includes Permit Manager, Valet Manager, Destination Manager and Access Manager, and it delivers a seamless and customizable digital, cloud-based solution in a single platform. Parking Base’s tools are designed to optimize efficiencies for parking owners and operators, while enhancing the customer experience. For more information about Parking Base, please visit www.parkingbase.com. For PR inquiries email marketing@parkertechnology.com or call 800.923.2704.

With traditional parking with paper tickets, you tend to run into problems like blocked lanes, lost ticket fobs, and revenue leakage. AI-powered digital parking gets rid of all these issues, making parking faster and more profitable. In Get My Parking’s new AI Parking Playbook, we tell you how you can go digital and create the best possible parking experience in your parking locations. This playbook isn’t just a guide—it’s a roadmap to revolutionizing parking, with insights from operators and engineers who have finessed the switch to AI-powered experiences. Read to know more about: How going digital has changed the game by taking tickets out of the picture How AI-powered parking systems improve efficiency and accuracy. Learnings from operators who’ve successfully switched to digital parking Steps for a smooth transition to digital parking (as a printable list) The future of parking is here, and it’s digital, AI-driven, and built for growth. Don’t get left behind! Read the Playbook If you’ve been inspired to explore how AI-powered parking systems like ExpressLane can work wonders for your business, let’s chat! Schedule a call Psst! Wanna get featured in the next playbook? If you’d like to contribute, mail us at teammarketing@getmyparking.com!

Stockholm and Sunnyvale, CA - EasyPark Group, a leading provider of digital parking and mobility solutions, and Google Cloud announced a strategic collaboration to support its multicloud strategy and advance its AI journey. By leveraging Google Cloud's AI technology, EasyPark Group aims to accelerate global expansion through intelligent automation, enhance operational efficiency, and drive innovation that transforms the mobility experience for users worldwide. "Our partnership with Google Cloud marks a significant step toward realizing our vision of creating more livable cities through technology. Together, we are redefining urban mobility—making it more convenient, efficient, and sustainable for users worldwide while enhancing employee productivity. As a product-led technology company, we are committed to delivering secure, modern solutions that address today's mobility challenges and drive the future of urban innovation," said Sandesh Bhat, Chief Technology Officer at EasyPark Group. In the initial phase of this partnership, EasyPark Group is leveraging Google Cloud's AI capabilities to streamline employee onboarding and to integrate employees from recent acquisitions. To address this challenge, the solution – built on Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform – uses Agent Builder to create an intelligent agent that serves as a companion for every employee. This agent provides instant access to information, guides individuals through onboarding processes, and facilitates the seamless integration of acquired team members. Using Gemini's advanced natural language processing and understanding, the intelligent agent can comprehend and respond to complex queries, including in multiple languages. It also offers personalized support and accelerates the learning curve for new and existing employees. This AI-driven approach helps enhance efficiency and improve the employee experience during the onboarding and integration phases of the employee's journey. "As we continue our growth path, we need an efficient AI solution that is personalized, efficient and scalable within multiple use cases. Google Cloud's AI capabilities, particularly Gemini 2.0 and Vertex AI Agent Builder, allowed us to create a seamless and intuitive experience that has significantly reduced onboarding time and improved employee experience," said Bhat. "This strategic alliance with EasyPark Group highlights the critical role of AI in driving operational transformation and workforce productivity." said Eva Fors, Managing Director of Google Cloud Nordics. "By providing EasyPark with flexible AI solutions, we're empowering the company to transform operational processes, enhance workforce productivity, and ultimately, deliver a superior experience to users worldwide. This collaboration is not just about streamlining onboarding; it's about setting the stage for long-term, AI-driven advancements that will redefine how cities manage mobility." This successful implementation marks the beginning of EasyPark Group's AI journey with Google Cloud, as it continues to explore the potential of AI to unlock new opportunities, make data-driven decisions, and accelerate global reach. About Google Cloud Google Cloud is the new way to the cloud, providing AI, infrastructure, developer, data, security, and collaboration tools built for today and tomorrow. Google Cloud offers a powerful, fully integrated and optimized AI stack with its own planet-scale infrastructure, custom-built chips, generative AI models and development platform, as well as AI-powered applications, to help organizations transform. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted technology partner. About EasyPark Group EasyPark Group is a global mobility platform with a vision to make cities more livable. Present in over 6,000 cities across more than 80 countries, the company simplifies parking and mobility worldwide. In 2024, EasyPark Group was recognized as one of Europe's fastest-growing businesses by Financial Times and Statista. And in January 2025, it expanded its scope by acquiring Flowbird. Together, the group is uniquely equipped to support cities' distinct needs with proven mobility solutions, and to create a global leading mobility platform where technology, data, insights, payments and user-choice make urban life easier for everyone.

Mount Pleasant, NY – Mobile Smart City Pango, a leading provider of mobile payment solutions for parking and transit services, is excited to announce its expansion in Mount Pleasant, NY. This strategic move aims to enhance the parking experience for residents and visitors by offering a convenient and user-friendly mobile payment app. The Pango Mobile Payment App allows users to manage their parking experience effortlessly through their smartphones. With features such as credit/debit card payments, Pango Wallet, and support for PayPal and Venmo, the app provides multiple funding source choices. Users can also manage their accounts, add, or delete vehicles, review parking history, and more through the app or the website www.mypango.com. "We are thrilled to be expanding our solutions with the Town of Mount Pleasant and bring our innovative mobile payment solutions to the community," said John J. Incandela, CEO of Mobile Smart City Pango. "Our goal is to make parking seamless and convenient as possible for everyone." The expansion includes the introduction of designated Pango daily parking spots at the Valhalla and Hawthorne parking lots. These spots are reserved exclusively for Pango users, ensuring a hassle-free parking experience. The app also offers real-time enforcement and traffic analytics, further enhancing the efficiency of parking operations in the town. Residents and visitors can start using the Pango app by downloading it from the app store or visiting www.mypango.com. The app is free to download, and users only pay for parking plus a convenience fee. The 24/7 Customer Care Call Center is available for support at 1-877-697-2646. For more information about Mobile Smart City Pango and its services, please visit www.mypango.com or contact Mark Tulloch at mtulloch@mobilesmart.city or call 1-844-726-4644. About Smart Mobile City Pango Mobile Smart City Pango, a division of Mobile Smart City Corp., is a Fintech company providing mobile payment services for parking, transit, ride-hail, and other city services. Its offerings include mobile payments, enforcement, permits, navigation, contactless solutions, and smart routing. The company's headquarters is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Woodbridge, VA — Portier USA today announced that it has completed installation of a state-of-the-art smart parking technology suite at the new Neabsco Mills Potomac Commuter Garage in Woodbridge Virginia, marking a significant milestone in regional transit infrastructure. Portier’s smart parking technology provides real-time information to OmniRide commuters about how many parking spaces are available in the garage, and where they can be found. Supported by a $5.2 million investment from the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA), this groundbreaking facility offers over 1,400 parking spaces for commuters. “The Neabsco Mills Potomic Commuter Garage is a perfect example of how innovative technology and smart infrastructure can come together to improve the daily commute,” said Steve Gorski, Vice President of Portier USA. “This technology will make parking simple and convenient for commuters, dramatically improving the commuting experience and reducing congestion on nearby roads.” The Neabsco Mills Potomac Commuter Garage smart parking technology suite includes: 1,200 Portier Sonic Parking Guidance Sensors, which monitor space availability in real time. 40 Digital Displays, which inform drivers of how many spaces are available and their exact location. Rooftop Ultrasonic Counters and Outdoor Camera System, providing precise rooftop and outdoor parking availability information. Unified Cloud-Based Software to control the entire system, ensuring seamless integration and user experience. “The Neabsco Mills Potomic Commuter Garage represents an important step in improving transportation infrastructure and reducing congestion in Prince William County,” said Gorski. “The strategic location of the garage and the smart parking amenities it offers will ease traffic flow along I-95 and provide a convenient and reliable parking option for park-and-ride commuters.” About Portier USA Portier USA is the US branch of Portier, one of the world’s leading and most innovative providers of parking guidance technology. Portier has provided parking guidance solutions for more than 20 years, and currently covers nearly 400,000 parking spaces globally. In addition to the company’s industry-leading camera-based, sonic, and counter guidance systems, Portier also offers Portier Wayfinding, a groundbreaking web-based platform showing parkers real-time occupancy information to help direct them to parking facilities with available parking. Portier can be found online at http://portier.host.

Learn how to leverage fixed-based LPR cameras and overhead cameras to guide enforcement personnel to vehicles that are in violation. Whether it's zone-based enforcement or guiding to an exact spot, this session will provide attendees with the benefits and reasons that many parking professionals are moving to directable enforcement. Topics will include operational efficiencies, ROI, discussion on current hot legal topics, enforcement officer safety, scofflaw tracking, and real-time officer discretion.

Houston, TX – Automotus, a leader in curb management technology, is excited to announce its partnership with ParkHouston to introduce Smart Loading Zones across the City. This innovative collaboration aims to make curbside parking more efficient for commercial vehicles by eliminating the need for an app, encouraging quicker turnaround times, reducing congestion, and promoting local business vitality in the largest and busiest city in Texas. Smart Loading Zones utilize Automotus's AI-powered solutions to address the growing challenges of urban parking management, specifically for business vehicles utilizing loading zones. The new system will offer seamless, automated payment and invoicing for drivers based on license plates, plus provide real-time data collection and analytics so ParkHouston officials can monitor curb usage and ensure optimal traffic flow. “Houston is a dynamic city with increasing demands on its curb space,” said Automotus Vice President of City Partnerships Matt Brooker. “We’re thrilled to partner with ParkHouston to deliver a solution that improves access and safety for businesses and residents while reducing congestion and simplifies loading zone parking.” Key benefits of the Smart Loading Zones include: Improved Efficiency: Drivers can easily locate and use designated loading zones, reducing delays and conflicts at the curb. Dynamic Pricing: Automated pricing systems encourage shorter stays and higher turnover, ensuring equitable curb access. Data-Driven Insights: Real-time analytics provide ParkHouston with valuable insights to optimize curbside policies and operations. “ParkHouston is committed to innovative solutions that address the needs of our growing city,” said ParkHouston Deputy Director Maria Irshad. “Partnering with Automotus enables us to get our commercial drivers in and out of parking spots quicker creating a more efficient and vibrant environment for everyday commuters.” The pilot program is set to launch in the Downtown and Midtown neighborhoods in March of this year, with plans to expand based on the success of the initial rollout. Automotus and ParkHouston will work closely with local businesses, delivery services, and other stakeholders to ensure the zones meet the needs of the community. For more information about the Smart Loading Zones initiative, visit Automotus at https://www.automotus.co/ or ParkHouston at https://www.houstontx.gov/parking/. About Automotus: Automotus is a pioneer in curb management technology, helping cities and businesses worldwide to optimize curbside operations, reduce congestion, and achieve sustainability goals. Its solutions, including CurbPass and CurbSuite, empower communities to create more accessible, equitable, and environmentally friendly urban environments. More at Automotus. About ParkHouston: ParkHouston oversees on-street parking in Houston, providing innovative solutions to manage parking resources effectively and improve mobility. The organization is dedicated to enhancing the urban experience through technology, collaboration, and sustainable practices.

Tacoma, WA - TagMaster North America (TMNA), a leading provider of Automated Vehicle Identification (AVI) solutions, is excited to announce the expansion of its vision technology portfolio with the addition of the SmartLPR AI-powered camera to its LPR product line. This strategic enhancement follows TagMaster AB’s acquisition of Quercus Technologies, allowing TMNA to offer a more comprehensive suite of intelligent parking and mobility solutions. 

In October 2024, I wrote about how the City of Richmond was embarking on a study on a hybrid parking permit model. The key objective was to examine the feasibility and best practices surrounding a hybrid residential/employee parking permit program and examine shared parking opportunities between public and private entities within the parking districts. As urban areas continue to evolve with the removal of parking minimums, so do the challenges, which has led to city officials and residents voicing concerns about the potential negative impacts from this change in zoning parking legislation. Understanding the Challenge Residential parking permit regulations differ among Richmond's five districts because all five districts have unique characteristics, such as permit issuance programs, surrounding land use, opportunities for shared parking, and their unique personalities. Other complexities include: a growing residential population, increased competition for limited spaces, and the future integration of commercial parking needs. Insights from Peer Communities The city contracted with DESMAN to conduct the study. To craft informed recommendations, DESMAN analyzed two peer communities: Columbus, Ohio and Virginia Beach, Virginia. Columbus features a hybrid permit parking model in its Short North District. The fee structure for permits is variable or tiered; for instance, a first employee permit costs $100 annually for one and gradually increases per permit where the tenth is $700. This tiered fee approach to pricing could serve as a guideline for Richmond to help maintain fairness and efficiency. Virginia Beach, on the other hand, presents a monthly permit fee structure at $10 per month, contrasting with Columbus’s annual charges. DESMAN did not recommend implementing a full hybrid permit parking system uniform across all five Richmond districts. However, the study indicated that certain parts of a hybrid permit parking system could be beneficial for some of our residential districts and employees. Possible next steps proposed in the study include: The incorporation of shared parking arrangements, to leverage underutilized spaces, such as those at local churches or libraries during off-peak hours. The establishment of a pilot program incentivizing residents to construct off-street parking pads, alleviating some pressure from on-street spaces. Consider acquiring vacant lots for small permit parking lots, providing more options for parking availability. Pilot a limited number of employee parking permits for businesses to help understand the impacts of a hybrid system. Richmond stands at a crossroads regarding its parking policies, however strategic solutions and learned insights from peer cities do offer a pathway forward. Emphasizing shared resources, innovative pilot programs, and streamlined regulations may lead to a comprehensive solution that accommodates the needs of both residents and businesses, fostering a thriving urban environment for all. Steven Bergin, CAPP, is an Operation Manager for the City of Richmond, Virginia. You can reach Steven at Steven.Bergin@RVA.gov.

Los Angeles, CA – ParkHelp, a global leader in smart parking guidance and management solutions, announced the completion of the initial installation of its state-of-the-art parking guidance sensors for LA Metro. The installation was completed at LA Metro’s Arcadia parking lot and marks the first deployment of the innovative in-ground ParkHelp G5 in-ground sensor in the United States. This marks the first phase of a parking guidance program that will see the installation of ParkHelp’s industry-leading parking guidance technology in 53 of LA Metro’s parking facilities. The ParkHelp G5 is a cutting-edge, cloud-powered sensor that delivers real-time occupancy information to commuters via highly visible signage, dramatically improving the parking experience by guiding drivers to available parking spaces. ParkHelp’s parking guidance technology can reduce the amount of time it takes to find a parking space by as much as 20 minutes. “This milestone installation at Arcadia represents the first step in transforming parking at LA Metro facilities,” said Colin Knell, President USA of ParkHelp. “The G5 sensor’s advanced technology will guide commuters to available parking spaces, making parking more efficient and convenient for LA Metro riders.” The ParkHelp G5 sensors monitors space availability and transmits that data directly to the cloud. This allows parking operators, such as LA Metro, to monitor and manage parking availability with unmatched efficiency and convenience. With continuous data access, parking owners can make data-driven decisions to improve parking management and enhance the commuter experience. Installed directly in the ground, the G5 is a perfect solution for parking lots and rooftop floors of parking garages. ParkHelp’s partnership with LA Metro is set to expand further, with plans to install the company’s parking guidance technology across all LA Metro parking facilities. This initiative aligns with LA Metro’s commitment to leveraging smart technology to enhance mobility and commuter convenience throughout the region. 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 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.