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Beyond Infrastructure: How Parking Can Lead on Safety and Inclusion

Community-focused initiatives are the foundation of public trust and operational excellence. By investing in people and partnerships, we reduce friction between enforcement and the public, improve compliance, and elevate the reputation of the parking sector. These efforts don’t just benefit the industry; they create systems that work better for everyone.

A Garage that Shines

In fall 2024, the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) within Sam Houston State University completed a 328,000-square-foot parking garage that accentuates the college’s presence in Conroe, Texas, about 40 miles north of Houston.

Denver Upgrades in a Flash

Denver International Airport completely revamps its gated parking equipment in only three weeks   By Jay Landers   Among the largest and busiest airports in the United States, the Denver International Airport (DEN), in Denver, Colorado, requires a smoothly functioning parking process to ensure the timely comings and goings of the tens of thousands of […]

PHASE 1, Finished

The first phase of the new 5-level Terminal 1 Parking Plaza at the San Diego International Airport began operations in August   By Michael Pendergrass   In late August, phase 1 of the 5-level Terminal 1 (T1) Parking Plaza at the San Diego International Airport opened to the public. Comprising more than 2,800 stalls, the […]

Unlocking New Possibilities

How the Use of License Plate Recognition Technology Can Benefit Airport Visitors and Improve Airport Operations   By Mauricio Ochoa   Airport parking has long been a logistical headache for travelers and operators alike. The stress of finding a spot, dealing with traffic congestion, and ensuring security is universal and deeply felt. However, the introduction […]

Industry News … November 2024

ParkMobile, a provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of EasyPark Group, announced a partnership with Flash, a provider of parking and electric vehicle charging solutions. ParkMobile and Flash are developing a unified network that simplifies the driver experience of finding, reserving, and paying for parking. This will allow the […]

Editor’s Note; November 2024

Parking, Progress, and Airports   As anyone who’s traveled knows, airports are hubs of movement, energy, and logistics. But there’s one part of the travel experience that travelers often overlook until it’s a problem — parking.   In this issue, with our editorial focus on airport parking, we explore how advancements in airport parking are […]

Cameras, Control, and Crime Prevention

Technological improvements continue to boost efforts to increase safety and security in parking facilities By Jay Landers   Safety and security in and around parking facilities are perennial concerns for operators and patrons alike. Parking structures, particularly large, enclosed facilities like garages, often face issues such as vehicle theft, vandalism, and violent crime, due to […]

Smarter Parking Makes for Smarter Cities

The Smart City Movement Begins to Benefit from the Increasing Sophistication of Parking Technology   By Jay Landers   Across the world, urban centers increasingly are collecting, analyzing, and acting on data in real time to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve services. These “smart cities” often seek to develop innovative public policies that achieve such […]

Industry News … October 2024

The Verra Mobility Corporation, a smart mobility technology solutions provider, appointed Lin Bo as senior vice president of T2 Systems, a Verra Mobility company that specializes in parking management technology and services. Bo will report to David Roberts, Verra Mobility’s president and chief executive officer (CEO). Most recently, Bo served as general manager of FG […]

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