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Attractive and attentive parking and transportation management techniques will display public safety initiatives best servicing our communities by providing dependable access in well maintained facilities. Safe parking destinations demonstrate consistent cleaning and equipment upkeep, lighting functionality, clear wayfinding signage and pedestrian paths, and surveillance. As it relates to transportation, safe bus stops are defined by strong visibility, clear sidewalks, positioning out of direct vehicular traffic, and signage providing the user real time tracking. Depending on location, many of us in the industry experience periodic or routine disruptive weather events, and lack of preparation can cause for costly and potential disastrous situations. We find ourselves frequently adjusting lot restrictions and transportation programming at Old Dominion University, a University in the coastal city of Norfolk, Virginia, facing severe sea level rise and constant tidal flooding.  This past August with the effects of Hurricane Erin and flooding, the department closed a popular residential lot and large portions of a prime commuter lot and dedicated specific garages on campus for University community use during the impact. Communication through social media in tandem with departmental updates assisted with providing this information in a relatively short time frame, as well as any updates to transit routes and timing. I’ve found since last Spring through involvement with the neighborhood civic league within a portion of our University blueprint increases relations with the surrounding business and residential community. Highland Park is a diverse neighborhood described as residential, commercial, industrial, and educational, with the part of campus containing our Arts District, a 9,500 multipurpose event venue, and active restaurants. In these meetings with collaboration from Old Dominion University Police, I’ve been able to share updates around University facilities, upcoming events with increased traffic through the neighborhood, changes to programming with permitting and enforcement, field questions, and work towards solutions. This is an invaluable experience aimed to better our community and provide transparency between the University and neighborhood. Zach Pearce, PTMP, is an Associate Director of Operations for Old Dominion University. Zach can be reached at zpearce@odu.edu.

Vancouver, Canada – PayByPhone, the global leader in mobile parking payments, announces the Parking and Transportation Services department at the University of Saskatchewan has signed up to the company’s multi-award-winning tree planting initiative, Meters for Trees, effective immediately. The University of Saskatchewan is the first Canadian organization to sign up to Meters for Trees. Carmen Donnell, Managing Director North America for PayByPhone, says, “We’re very happy to welcome the University of Saskatchewan, the first Canadian organization, to Meters for Trees. It is a meaningful step toward building a greener tomorrow and supports the University in furthering its sustainability initiatives by removing parking hardware and planting trees.” PayByPhone has been the parking payments provider for the University since 2018 across its campus locations. Under the terms of Meters for Trees, PayByPhone will plant 50 trees in 2025 in Alberta, Canada, through PayByPhone’s partner, veritree, an organization that connects businesses with verified tree planting projects to elevate global reforestation. In addition to planting trees with veritree, PayByPhone will contribute funds to plant trees on campus. Dwayne Kawchuk, Manager for Parking and Transportation Services, University of Saskatchewan, says, “Meters for Trees is a meaningful and easy way for us to move toward an eco-friendlier future. By encouraging mobile parking payments, we ensure we are not only addressing local air quality but also supporting our own environment goals through local tree planting.” Meters for Trees was first launched in the UK in 2019, as part of its broader environmental campaigns including Green December. These initiatives help forward-thinking cities, universities, and parking operators reduce their costly parking hardware as they opt for a mobile app-based parking service. Over the past five years, PayByPhone’s environmental campaigns have collectively planted over 225,000 trees globally. Meters for Trees is a multi-award-winning initiative, having won 12 international awards, including a Global Gold Award at the 2019 Green World Environment Awards in the Carbon Reduction and Local Authorities categories, the Green Champion Award in Carbon Reduction at the 2019 Green Apple Environment Awards, and the Environmental Initiative Award at the 2020 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards. For more information about Meters for Trees, please visit http://www.paybyphone.com/parking-operators/meters-for-trees  ABOUT PAYBYPHONE PayByPhone is a global leader in mobile parking payments. We simplify the journeys for millions of people through our smart, intuitive mobile payment technology and exciting features. We work with over 1,400 cities and operators across North America, the UK, France, Germany and Switzerland. More than 95 million drivers worldwide have trusted us with their payments to date. To discover how our products and services can elevate your driving experience, please visit www.paybyphone.com PayByPhone. We simplify your journey, so you can focus on what matters most. Press contact: Sarah Claridge Communications Consultant Indaba sarah.claridge@weareindaba.com  (+44) 207 692 4964

Summer bicycle confiscations at our University, and many others, serve as an annual project with the intention of removing all abandoned bicycles from students previously living on campus. Like many annual tasks and projects, I found this summer’s bicycle collection to be a terrific opportunity to update processes which involved internal and cross departmental collaboration.  This involved: 1)Examining a current policy and making updates to enhance the process identify and label all bicycle racks and changes to infrastructure, plot on a map Detail a tagging, removal, and storage process with a noted timeline, and identify staffing and equipment requirements 2)Create mechanisms for notification to the student and faculty/staff bodies, and  University departments physical tag serving as a notice with a removal date, with a timeline in the range of 1-2 weeks e-communications (University announcements, social media, mass emailing) share with Police, Student Affairs, Housing & Residence Life, Recreation, Athletics, etc. for awareness and promotion 3)Implementation List communication method(s) for students so bicycles are not erroneously collected; this can include a departmental main email address and/or phone number or a direct contact store the bicycles in a secured location accessible by the department and in an organized manner record all bicycles removed and placed in storage (make/model/color/serial number) store bicycles for determined length of time then remove (University approved auctions, donations, etc.) Bicycle collections help keep our campuses cycling infrastructure organized and accessible for future use, promoting non-vehicle commuting which we hope to see grow Zach Pearce, PTMP, is an Associate Director of Operations for Old Dominion University. Zach can be reached at zpearce@odu.edu.

How did Princeton evolve to meet the new demand for parking? With a multi-pronged approach, they integrated cutting-edge technology, incentivized alternative commutes, and rolled out transit programs, all while maintaining operations on a 275+ year-old campus amidst major construction. Join the Princeton University team as they showcase how data can drive smarter decisions, ease parking stress, reduce congestion, and ultimately improve the campus experience. 

MONTRÉAL — Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced that Texas A&M University is successfully using Genetec AutoVu™ automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) technology to modernize its parking enforcement system. With a rapidly growing student and staff population, Texas A&M’s Transportation Services division faced increasing challenges in managing over 36,000 parking spaces. The manual processes of issuing and managing physical permits and conducting foot patrols for parking enforcement were time-consuming and inefficient. Following the successful implementation of Genetec Omnicast™, Texas A&M deployed a scalable and automated solution using Genetec AutoVu ALPR to overcome these parking enforcement challenges. By equipping enforcement vehicles with AutoVu SharpZ3 cameras and installing fixed ALPR cameras at parking lot entrances and exits, the university transitioned to a more efficient, real-time monitoring system. The automated system allows enforcement teams to quickly identify unregistered vehicles and reduce patrol times. The shift to virtual permits has also eliminated the need to print out a paper receipt to put on a dashboard before a hang tag arrives in the mail. Now, vehicle information is in the system almost immediately after the customer purchases the permit. “Moving away from paper permits and hang tags was a huge success, reducing time and resources required to enforce parking,” said Dell Hamilton, Parking Systems Manager at Texas A&M. “Leveraging Genetec AutoVu, we’re able to reallocate resources more efficiently, such as sending patrols more frequently to high violation areas, and have reduced overhead costs since we don’t print and distribute hang tags.” With the success of the Genetec AutoVu and Omnicast implementations, Texas A&M is looking to further enhance its parking infrastructure. Transportation Services is working with T2 Systems, a Genetec partner, to implement ALPR-based access control in one of the campus garages with an existing Genetec ALPR installation. Other garages may follow. Transportation Services has also outfitted more than 60 of its transit buses with Security Center Fleet Monitoring. The remaining 30+ buses are scheduled to be completed this year. “We’d like to continue expanding our use of Genetec ALPR. Whenever Genetec introduces a solution, it works,” said Hamilton. “Our team has been able to significantly improve our parking and transit operations using Genetec. I can’t imagine working with anyone else.” To read the full customer story, visit: https://www.genetec.com/customer-stories/texas-am About Genetec Genetec Inc. is a global technology company that has been transforming the physical security industry for over 25 years. The company’s portfolio of solutions enables enterprises, governments, and communities around the world to secure people and assets while improving operational efficiency and respecting individual privacy. Genetec delivers the world's leading products for video management, access control, and ALPR, all built on an open architecture and designed with cybersecurity at their core. The company’s portfolio also includes intrusion detection, intercom, and digital evidence management solutions. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Genetec serves its 42,500+ customers via an extensive network of accredited channel partners and consultants in over 159 countries. For more information about Genetec, visit: https://www.genetec.com Press Contact: North America Véronique Froment Bubble Agency veroniquef@bubbleagency.com Tel: +1 603.537.9248 North America Kim Velasco Bubble Agency kimv@bubbleagency.com Tel: +1 760.587.9916

New Brunswick, NJ — Parking Base, the leading provider of customized cloud-based parking management solutions, announced that it has been selected by Rutgers University to provide a cutting-edge digital parking permitting program for the university’s campuses. This new system will revolutionize the way parking permits are issued and managed, boosting convenience for students, faculty, and visitors while modernizing the university’s parking operations. “We are excited to partner with Rutgers University to bring advanced digital parking management to all of its campuses,” said Ebby Zachariah, CEO of Parking Base. “This program is innovative and improves the parking experience for faculty, staff, students, and visitors and sets a new standard for campus parking.” The Rutgers University digital parking program is built on Parking Base’s industry-leading cloud-based parking management platform, and Parking Base provides day-to-day management of the program. Also partnering on the program are Park Loyalty, a trusted leader in omnichannel violations management, and Modii, a data integration and parking intelligence provider. Park Loyalty will provide compliance and enforcement services while Modii’s wayfinding technology will allow the university to provide real-time parking availability data to parkers via the university parking app. Parking Base’s digital parking solution will streamline and simplify the parking permit process across Rutgers’ multiple campuses. Key features and benefits of the new program: Streamlined Permit Options: The new system will significantly reduce the number of parking permit types, making the process easier for users to understand and navigate. Convenient Online Purchasing: Students, faculty, and visitors can purchase parking permits online, eliminating the need to visit the parking office. By automating the process, the digital permit program also reduces the risk of human error and frees up university parking staff to focus on other priorities. Inter-Campus Usability: Digital permits will be valid across all Rutgers campuses, offering users greater flexibility and convenience. Proactive Parking Notifications: The system will notify parkers via text message if they park in an ineligible lot, allowing them to move their vehicles before enforcement is contacted. This feature promotes compliance while minimizing parking violations. Digital Guest Passes and Special Event Permits: The system will also permit the online purchase of digital parking guest passes and permits for events such as move-in days, ensuring a convenient experience. Enforcement Solutions: The program uses Park Loyalty’s Enforce Pro® platform with advanced License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology to streamline enforcement, allowing enforcement teams to issue citations and warnings with precision and reliable evidence, enhancing compliance. Real-Time Wayfinding: Utilizing Modii’s Parking Finder technology, parkers will be able to access maps showing where parking is available on campus at that moment via their personal devices. Parking Finder works with both IOS and Android devices. In the future, the university also plans to explore and potentially deploy technological enhancements such as utilization of autonomous vehicular technologies, digital signage solutions and AI integrations to augment data analytics and user experiences. The implementation of the new digital parking program aligns with Rutgers University’s dedication to enhancing campus life through technology-driven solutions. For more information about Parking Base and its solutions, please visit www.parkingbase.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. About Park Loyalty Park Loyalty is a trusted leader in omnichannel violations management, providing solutions for municipalities, universities, and private operators across on-street and off-street environments. Its Pro Solutions® suite optimizes ticketing, processing, permitting, and rewards programs, helping customers shift parking programs from punitive to incentive-driven. With agentic AI features, seamless integrations, and a customer-first approach, Park Loyalty enhances enforcement workflows, improves compliance, and maximizes operational efficiency. More: parkloyalty.com About Modii:  Modii provides modern mobility solutions via a unified platform of digital infrastructure, data integration, and parking intelligence. The innovative technology supports the digital transformation of urban areas and campuses while empowering thoughtful parking planning through data-driven insights. For more information about Modii please visit www.modii.co.

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.

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.

PORTLAND OR – HONK, North America’s leading provider of contactless payments for parking, has partnered with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to introduce a parking reservation system that simplifies parking for those commuting for work and education, while enhancing operational efficiency across the campus. "This new reservation system has made managing our limited parking easier,” said Brett Dodson, OHSU’s Director of Campus Access and Commute Services. “Students, contractors, vendors, volunteers and non-patient visitors can book their spots in advance and arrive with peace of mind, while our team now has the tools we need to manage parking more efficiently and make more educated operational decisions." The HONK-powered system includes two parking portals to meet the diverse needs of OHSU’s campus. The Public Parking Portal enables folks to pre-book parking at nine of OHSU’s on-campus lots, ensuring a hassle-free experience upon arrival. The Guest Parking Portal is designed for OHSU departments and staff to reserve parking for their visiting guests, up to two months in advance, and the option of department promo codes for simplified billing. Real-time reporting and analytics offer a detailed view of parking trends, enabling administrators to make informed adjustments and plan with confidence. With the ability to update parking availability on demand, OHSU can quickly adapt to the evolving needs of its campus. “What stood out most about working with HONK was how closely they worked with us to get it right,” said Michael Hatchell, OHSU’s Parking Manager. “Their team ensured the system fit into the unique needs of our campus, and we really appreciated the time and attention they provided as we worked through all of our use cases.” “OHSU is an essential part of the Portland community, and we’re proud to help make parking simpler for everyone who steps onto their campus,” said Michael Back, HONK’s Founder and CEO. “This partnership demonstrates how modern parking technology can deliver meaningful improvements for both parkers and operators alike.” By partnering with HONK, OHSU has introduced a smarter, more efficient way to manage parking for its students, contractors, and other non-patient visitors while strengthening its operational capabilities. About OHSU OHSU is Oregon's only public academic health center. We are a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and southwest Washington. We are an institution of higher learning, with schools of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and public health – and with a network of campuses and partners throughout Oregon.

As campuses grow, transportation needs evolve. The Campus Master Plan often outlines new roads, buildings, and infrastructure, with parking lots becoming prime construction sites for future development. This creates a domino effect, pushing parking to the periphery and necessitating changes in the campus transportation system. When parking shifts to the edges, it impacts both your budget and transportation logistics. Perimeter lots, often cheaper to park in, will reduce revenue from prime spaces, while new routes must be added to connect these distant lots to the core campus. So, how can transportation departments meet these challenges? 1. Assess and Adjust Transportation Routes To minimize additional costs, review and optimize current bus routes. Combining routes or reconfiguring schedules can open up buses to service new Park-N-Ride locations without drastically increasing expenses. 2. Engage with Administration Be transparent with campus administration about the impact of growth on your transportation budget. Loss of revenue from core parking and increased operational costs may require adjustments, such as a transit fee or funding for new buses. ________________________________________ Why This Is a Good Problem to Have Though these challenges can strain resources, they’re ultimately a sign of success. Growth means more students, faculty, and facilities—and a better campus overall. The transportation department’s role is crucial to ensuring that this growth remains accessible. ________________________________________ Benefits of an Updated Transportation Plan An adjusted transportation plan can: • Facilitate Growth: Free up space for new buildings and infrastructure. • Provide Economical Parking: Shift to more affordable, perimeter parking. • Reduce Traffic: Alleviate congestion in core areas. • Increase Efficiency: Offer quick and easy access to campus. ________________________________________ Is Your Department Ready for Growth? Having a comprehensive transportation plan is vital. It ensures that your campus remains accessible and efficient as it expands. If your department isn’t ready, now is the time to get involved in the conversation. Make sure your transportation plan aligns with the Campus Master Plan, preparing you for the future. Mike Harris, CAPP, is the Director of University Services with SP+ (SP Plus). Mike can be reached at gharris@spplus.com.

Motherboard replacements, EMV reader repairs, ticket jams, sensor cleanings, low ink warnings… and a $20,000+ purchase cost! These challenges defined traditional parking systems (PARCS). At the University of Southern Maine (USM), we asked, “What if this could be a thing of the past?” Since 2005, USM relied on traditional PARCS and paystations, often requiring assistance to resolve issues. Now, with Software Defined PARCS (SDPARCS), we’ve not only eliminated constant repairs but introduced built-in intercoms and live help at the tap of a button—right out of the box. ………all with a simple plug and play android device. With SDPARCS, day-to-day operations no longer include constant troubleshooting. At USM, we’ve reduced paystation expenses by over 93%, saving significantly over 3–5 years. SDPARCS is a streamlined solution: a single column equipped with an Android device and power/internet connection. This small, efficient unit can function as both a paystation and a PARCS system, simultaneously replacing entry and exit hardware. It’s simpler, smarter, and more cost-effective. USM selected ParkEngage as our SDPARCS provider for their ability to customize the system to our needs. The difference between SDPARCS and traditional PARCS is transformative—like moving from a 1960s mainframe computer room to a modern smartphone. For our team, the change has been monumental. We’ve eliminated hours spent troubleshooting machines, enabling us to focus on delivering better service to our campus community. Trystan Henry is a Manager of Parking & Transportation with the University of Southern Maine. Trystan can be reached at Trystan.henry@maine.edu.