Technology

In dense downtown communities, limited parking availability often leads drivers to make short-term decisions that carry real safety consequences. Vehicles parked illegally near crosswalks, bus stops, and intersections may be stopped for only a moment, but they routinely block sightlines, force pedestrians into traffic, and create hazards for motorists and transit riders.

Shaping the Future of Mobility

Indianapolis, IN — As hybrid learning schedules reshape how students, faculty, and staff spend time on U.S. college campuses, a new study from parking technology provider T2 Systems finds that many university parking programs don’t reflect these new commuting patterns.

Wauwatosa, WI — Patients and visitors to Froedtert Hospital will find parking easier and more pleasant with the grand opening of a new six-level, 2274-space Froedtert Hospital Parking - Blue structure. The new garage, which boasts a glass-enclosed design and modern parking management technology, elevates the parking experience while introducing a new architectural landmark at Froedtert Hospital, home of the region’s only adult Level I Trauma Center.

San Francisco & Chicago - Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and SpotHero, Inc. announced that they have reached an agreement for Uber to acquire SpotHero, bringing parking reservations onto the Uber app.

San Diego, CA — EnSight Technologies has been selected to implement a vision-based parking occupancy management and guidance system for The Visionary, a four-story Class A office development rising in the Pinnacle Hills district of Northwest Arkansas.

For many travelers, the journey doesn’t begin at the boarding gate; it starts in the parking garage. Transitioning to a fully automated Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) is no longer just a luxury for airports—it is a strategic necessity that balances operational excellence with passenger satisfaction.

Where the U.S. is Headed Next

This session delves into the psychology behind driver behavior and parking decisions—and how cities, campuses, and parking operators can shape driver behavior through smarter use of technology and data. Various solutions are enabling drivers to make more informed, personalized parking decisions than ever before.

San Francisco, CA — Streetline, a leader in intelligent transportation systems, announced the deployment of its advanced Truck Parking Information Management System (TPIMS) and ParkerTruck mobile application in cooperation with the Washington State Department of Transportation along Interstate 5 in the state of Washington, one of the nation’s busiest freight arteries.

Presented by the IPMI Technology Committee, the focus is on giving enforcement and parking professionals a clear view of the technologies their peers around the world are using today and what lessons those approaches may offer for future technology planning.

The California Mobility & Parking Association (CMPA) surveyed agencies throughout California from December 10, 2025, through January 10, 2026, to understand the use and impact of Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs) in parking enforcement. Across CMPA respondents, BWC adoption in parking enforcement is emerging but not yet widespread.