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How Artificial Intelligence Is Shaping the Future of Parking 

Across public and private sectors, artificial intelligence is helping operators, cities, and drivers move from guesswork to precision. Here’s how these changes are taking shape and what they mean for the future of parking.

ParkHelp Acquires Cleverciti, Creating Global Smart Parking Leader 

Looking to provide a more comprehensive approach to smart parking, the parking guidance solution provider ParkHelp Technologies has acquired Cleverciti Systems GmbH, a rival parking guidance provider specializing in curb management, on-street parking signage, and guided enforcement solutions. Announced November 3, the deal unites ParkHelp’s off-street parking guidance expertise with the on-street […]

Why Every Parking Contract Should Require APDS

If you’d told me, back when I first started in parking enforcement, that one day I’d be advocating for international data standards, I probably would’ve asked what a data standard was. I definitely wouldn’t have guessed it’d be the thing that helps transform how cities manage mobility.

Data Powers Parking Success

By deploying sophisticated business intelligence (BI) tools to harness this wealth of data, parking providers are discovering powerful opportunities to boost revenue, reduce congestion, and transform the customer experience, turning what was once guesswork into precise, profitable decision-making.

Yield Management: How Dynamic Pricing Drives Airport Parking Revenue 

Dynamic pricing — also known as yield management — offers a proven strategy for airports to increase parking revenue and improve space utilization. By moving away from flat rates and adjusting prices in real time, airports can optimize occupancy and maximize return on each space. 

Parking Startups Take Center Stage

The second annual Accelerate! Parking Pitch Competition showcased innovative solutions as emerging companies competed for industry recognition.

Moving from Silos to Systems: The Case for Integrated Digital Parking Management

Parking reservation platform SpotHero Inc. faces a federal class action lawsuit accusing the company of deceptive pricing practices by concealing mandatory service fees until late in the checkout process. 

Data Is Like a Matchbox Car Collection: Small Pieces, Big Potential

By Katherine Beaty I was sitting in a conference breakout session on data strategy when it hit me: Most parking operators aren’t struggling because they lack data. They’re stuck because they don’t know where to begin. Looking around the room, I saw a mix of confused expressions and frantically scribbled notes. Everyone’s being told to […]

Unlocking the Power of Parking Data: How Guidance Systems Drive Smarter Operations

We talk a lot about data in the parking industry. Technology providers are fond of boasting about all the different types of data their equipment provides. Parking organizations like to use data to demonstrate to customers, financial backers, and other key constituencies how wonderful their systems are. And of course, industry leaders use data to […]

Scanning for Scams: Tracking Transactions to Stop QR Code Fraud in Parking

By Katherine Beaty The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a rapid adoption of QR codes, transforming them into a mainstream tool for contactless payments and digital access. According to Statista, around 89 million mobile device users in the U.S. engaged with QR codes in 2022, a 26% increase from 2020. Although this widespread adoption has driven convenience, […]

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