Enforcement

IPMI will celebrate the achievements of 32 new Parking Enforcement & Compliance Professionals (PECP) during its annual ceremony on June 16, 2026, during the IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Like many cities, Royal Oak didn’t suddenly end up with a complicated parking system. Over time, well-intentioned upgrades, new policies, and layered technologies created a program that no longer matched the way people experience parking day to day. What was meant to make parking easier had, in some cases, made it more confusing for customers and more cumbersome for staff.

Cranford, NJ — The Cranford Police Department has announced the installation of SafetyStick technology in targeted no-parking zones within the downtown business district. This initiative is part of the department’s ongoing efforts to improve pedestrian safety, maintain emergency access and enhance overall traffic flow.

Vehicle Operations, Being Filmed, and High-Consequence Moments on the Frontline

Unlocking Ancillary Revenue from Every Customer

Waterloo, ON — eleven-x®, a leader in smart parking and curbside management solutions, announced the launch of its new wireless Vehicle Counting solution, expanding the capabilities of its eXactpark™ platform beyond stall occupancy to include precise zone-level monitoring. The new solution enables accurate tracking of vehicle entry, exit, and level occupancy across multi-level garages and surface lots. The Vehicle Counting solution delivers highly accurate vehicle counts through real-time detection, giving parking operators deeper visibility into utilization and enabling more efficient day-to-day operations and a better experience for drivers.

The presenters focused on the modernization of their parking enforcement technology and programs. They shared how their organization transformed from generating $450,000 annually in enforcement revenue to over $8.5 million through the implementation of digital enforcement tools, multiple mobile payment apps, and data-driven dispatch systems.

Larry J. Cohen, PTMP has signed on as an Executive Producer with a successful TV & Film production company to help develop a documentary style series that takes a look behind the most misunderstood & underestimated forces in urban infrastructure: Parking Enforcement!

This session highlighted the psychology of parking and technology's role in influencing driver behavior. Key topics included habit formation in parking patterns, the impact of pricing on demand, payment compliance rates, and the effectiveness of enforcement. The panelists shared experiences from their respective municipalities and universities, highlighting challenges and successes with technology implementation, such as sensor data, mobile payments, and digital signage. They also explored future trends in digital curb management and the potential for technology to improve convenience and compliance while addressing concerns about pricing and accessibility.

Upper Darby, PA - All enforcement personnel, office staff, and supervisors have successfully earned the Parking Enforcement Compliance Professional (PECP) credential through the International Parking & Mobility Institute.

Somerville, MA — At the annual New England Parking & Transportation Council Municipal Forum, Ken Wollins of Municipal Parking Services (MPS) shared how communities are using state-of-the-art technology to address illegal parking and transit rider safety.

Atlanta, GA - Arrive, a leading global mobility platform, announced the intention to acquire Passport, unifying enforcement technology, paid parking and payment infrastructure for autonomous-ready mobility into one platform.