Municipal/Cities

Hartford, CT – Propark Mobility announced that the company has acquired VIP Valet, a premier provider of valet parking services based in Cleveland, Ohio. "VIP Valet has built an impressive legacy in Cleveland, delivering exceptional service with great care and attention to detail,” said David Schmid, Chief Executive Officer of Propark Mobility. “Their customer-first approach and commitment to client satisfaction are exactly what we value at Propark. We’re excited to work together to raise service standards even further and support their longstanding relationships throughout the region." Founded in 2009 by Max Niyazov, VIP Valet has grown into a leading name in Cleveland’s hospitality and service industries. Specializing in valet services for hotels, restaurants, private events, and healthcare facilities, VIP Valet has consistently prioritized reliability, professionalism, and guest satisfaction. Their tailored approach has made them a preferred service partner across Northeast Ohio. "Partnering with Propark Mobility is a meaningful opportunity for VIP Valet to build on our core values and amplify the service we provide," said Max Niyazov, Founder and President of VIP Valet. "Since the beginning, our focus has been on delivering personalized, high-quality experiences for every guest. With Propark’s support, we can keep doing what we do best — while tapping into new resources that help us serve our clients and guests even better." This acquisition continues Propark Mobility’s strategic expansion across key U.S. markets, from Boston and Washington, D.C., to Houston and Los Angeles. For more information about Propark Mobility and its acquisition process, visit www.propark.com/acquisitions. About Propark Mobility Propark Mobility is a national, innovation-driven parking management company that provides full-service parking and mobility services for over 1,000 hospitality, healthcare, commercial, and off-airport locations in over 140 cities across the United States. For more information, please visit www.propark.com.

Sarasota, FL – In partnership with Passport, the City of Sarasota, Florida, upgrades its existing system to Passport’s parking compliance platform as a two-phased project. Starting today, for Phase I, the city is introducing enforcement, license plate recognition (LPR), and permitting solutions. The city is also introducing Passport’s meter and paystation processing, unifying physical and digital transactions into Passport’s centralized software suite. Additionally, part of this upgrade includes a new, easy-to-use mobile parking payment application, Passport Parking. This app will be rolled out in the next 30-45 days during Phase II of this upgrade. After downloading the free app from the App Store or Google Play, a user enters the respective zone number, license plate number and the desired length of time for parking. Users can receive notifications when their sessions are about to expire, extend their sessions remotely and view receipts and parking history. Users can also conveniently manage their parking online at passportparking.com. "The implementation of Passport’s platform marks an important step forward for the City of Sarasota," says Broxton Harvey, General Manager of Parking for the City of Sarasota. "With Passport’s technology, we are now able to streamline our operations, provide a better parking experience for our community, and equip our staff with the tools they need to work more efficiently. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this partnership will continue to have for our residents, visitors, and team members." Through Passport’s secure online system, users can now easily apply for, purchase, and manage their permits digitally, eliminating the need for paper-based systems. Additionally, Passport’s digital compliance and enforcement solution empowers the City of Sarasota to collect documentation, issue warnings and citations, and deploy resources more effectively. "Through this launch, we are proud to provide the technology that empowers Sarasota to achieve its goals, from improving the parking experience for residents and visitors to equipping their team with real-time insights that drive more effective operations,” says Alex Wells, Regional Director of Sales at Passport. “We are excited to continue building on this partnership and helping the city create a more connected and efficient community." Visit the company website to learn how Passport’s parking compliance platform streamlines on-street parking and enforcement operations for cities of all sizes. About the City of Sarasota Distinguished by U.S. News and World Report as the No. 11 Best Place to Live in the U.S. and a top place in Florida, the City of Sarasota is a diverse and inclusive community located on Florida’s Suncoast with 55,000 year-round residents, several internationally recognized cultural arts venues, stunning sunsets along Lido Beach, newly restored Donald Ross-designed municipal golf course, and Major League spring training baseball with the Baltimore Orioles. Learn more about us at www.SarasotaFL.Gov. 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

Deploying Smart Loading Zone Technology

Deploying Smart Loading Zone Technology

Food and Parking? The connection is in the eye of the beholder in some sense, but is also an avenue for creating team comradery, a vehicle to discuss goals and connect with our teams or clients, and to both support and find new local restaurants. Plus, we might be able to see in live action how many metered parking spaces are available at some in demand time for lunch or dinner. Either way, it’s the food and business of parking that bring us together. We are fortunate in our locations that there is also a passion for cooking that has been present for some time, and shared and passed down through the years. Whether barbequing or finding some new combination and creation to make for our teams, the drive to bring food and cooking into the workplace allows for us to bring a little bit more of the self than may otherwise have been acknowledged. Whether fresh, authentic tacos, homemade crunch wraps, or Salisbury steak, our creativity is shared so that our staff coming back from performing their duties have a great meal and bonding with the group. Food is a path to share a great meal, discuss project needs, celebrate work milestones, connect with others, and find out who knows how to cook or knows the best spots to eat! Adam Feller, PTMP, is an Operations Manager for LAZ Parking. Adam can be reached at Afeller@lazparking.com.

SpotGenius, ParkMobile, and Flock Safety have teamed up to deliver a powerful trifecta of technology and seamless API integrations, enabling next-level compliance and enforcement at Surfers Point in Ventura, California. This forward-thinking solution leverages industry-leading camera vision and AI technology, sustainable solar-powered LPR cameras, and automated payment compliance to deliver a valuable 24/7 joint-use enforcement solution that meets the compliance and safety needs of both parking and police departments, solving customer needs in a new and innovative way. To learn more about this powerful collaboration, visit https://bit.ly/4lNBOyU

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.

Houston, TX — Zevtron, the innovative smart EV charging software and hardware solutions provider, and Convergentz, the Houston-based provider of advanced building automation and connected real estate solutions, announced a partnership to provide EV charging technology. Through this partnership, Convergentz will sell, install, and service Zevtron’s industry-leading EV charging technology throughout Southeastern Texas. “We are excited to be partnering with Convergentz to bring our EV charging technology to Houston and beyond,” said Bob Andrews, founder of Zevtron. “Convergentz is well-known as one of the industry’s most innovative and reliable technology integrators, with a commitment to bringing connected real estate solutions to building owners throughout Southeast Texas. Working together, we plan to transform the EV landscape throughout the region.” Zevtron’s hardware agnostic software, which does not require customers to download a proprietary app, is designed to support most EV chargers and all operational models, including public charging, fleet management, and tenant-focused solutions. With advanced features like user-friendly interfaces, flexible pricing structures and use-case management, and detailed reporting, the platform ensures a superior experience for both operators and end-users. “Zevtron’s technology is the perfect solution for businesses, utilities, municipalities, and commercial property owners,” said D.J. Ramirez, GM, Security & Low Voltage for Convergentz. “Their platform gives owners complete control over who can use their chargers, how chargers can be used, and how much they can charge each user group. Texas building owners and institutions are going to love how easy it is to manage their EV infrastructure, and their charging customers are going to love how easy it is to charge their vehicles.” About Zevtron Zevtron is a leading national EV software and hardware provider based in Carlsbad, California. The company’s products and services are designed to provide flexibility, manageability, and profitability to building owners, institutions, and parking owners who offer EV charging. Zevtron is the only leading EV provider to integrate its technology with leading parking access and revenue control equipment for easy and convenient EV charging management, and its hardware agnostic software platform allows owners to keep 100% of EV charging revenues. Zevtron can be found online at www.Zevton.com. About Convergentz Convergentz is a master systems integrator specializing in innovative building technologies. It offers comprehensive solutions to improve energy efficiency, security, and infrastructure management. With expertise in various sectors, Convergentz helps businesses future-proof their operations through innovative, scalable solutions. Convergentz can be found online at www.convergentz.com.

Sacramento, CA – The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) are partnering to launch automated bike lane enforcement, making Sacramento the first city in California – and in the United States – to enforce bike lanes using technology installed on transit buses. This initiative expands upon SacRT’s automated bus stop enforcement program, which currently equips 100 SacRT buses with camera systems to identify and report vehicles illegally parked along bus stops. Now, that same technology will also target illegal parking in bike lanes — a move by the City of Sacramento to protect vulnerable road users and improve roadway safety citywide. Why this program is essential When vehicles park illegally in bike lanes, cyclists are forced into traffic, putting them at greater risk of serious injury or worse. By keeping bike lanes clear, this program enhances safety and predictability for everyone on the road — whether they are walking, biking, driving, or riding transit. How this program works One hundred SacRT buses are equipped with front-facing cameras powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) from Hayden AI. These cameras detect and record instances of illegal parking in Sacramento bus stops and bike lanes. When a violation occurs, the system captures a short video and a photo of the vehicle’s license plate, and the exact time and location of the incident. This information is then sent to the City of Sacramento for review and violation processing. As of Monday, April 14, 2025, drivers illegally parked in Sacramento bike lanes will receive warning notices in the mail. Violations with an accompanying fine will be issued starting Friday, June 13, 2025. This program is made possible by Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361), which authorizes California cities to use forward-facing cameras for enforcing parking violations in bike lanes and transit zones — a vital legislative step toward making streets safer for everyone. Key details for drivers: Notification start date: Monday, April 14, 2025, began a 60-day grace warning period. Violation start date: Violations with fines will be issued starting Friday, June 13, 2025. Violation process: If a vehicle is detected obstructing a bike lane, a parking violation will be mailed to the registered owner. “We’re proud to be the first city in the country to use this technology to help keep our bike lanes clear,” said Staci Hovermale, Parking Services Manager for the City of Sacramento. “This tool helps us enforce existing parking rules more effectively, improving safety for cyclists and ensuring everyone shares the road responsibly.” “Keeping bike lanes clear is an important part of making Sacramento a place where everyone can thrive,” said SacRT General Manager/CEO Henry Li. “This program will help improve safety and travel times for everyone on Sacramento roads, no matter how you travel around.” California-based Hayden AI is providing the automated bus stop and bike lane enforcement camera systems for SacRT buses, and Duncan Solutions is providing the violation processing software. All evidence packages of parking violations detected by the camera systems are reviewed and ultimately approved or rejected by parking enforcement officers with the City of Sacramento. “We’re honored to support Sacramento in leading the way for bike lane safety,” said Lisa Schule, Executive Chairwoman of Hayden AI. “Using AI technology to protect bike lanes is a transformative shift for urban mobility and safety.”

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In this joint roundtable between IPMI and the British Parking Association (BPA), we will discuss the similarities and differences between higher education parking in North America and Great Britain and what can be learned from the experiences of both.