A municipal client recently asked, “Should we install parking sensors?” As a parking professional who has been involved with several sensor implementations, I get asked this question almost on a daily basis. The following recounts a recent discussion: There is no simple answer to this inquiry, and while I hate responding to a question with […]
This PIE 2016 presentation will feature reviews of the latest parking technology and integrated solutions available. the considerations an agency must evaluate in order to address its short- and long-term parking planning and ensure an adaptive solution that will integrate with the ongoing evolution of parking technology. procurement processes and performance standards that should be […]
The Parking Industry: An Unlikely Comparison As the common phrase goes, “no one expects to get into parking.” I can’t say that I am any different than those voices. There is a parking industry and it is very much alive, real and growing. Having imbedded myself into the industry it is obvious that technology has […]
Unfortunately, agencies often find themselves treading water in a bureaucratic swamp making it an arduous task to pass projects of change. Who thought it would be so hard to spend money in order to make money. As I have come to realize, the issue is magnified when it comes to the issue of parking within […]
One thing which cannot be emphasized enough is the importance of having rigid security controls in place. Too often I visit a parking operation and they have minimal or no security considerations to mitigate against theft. I love telling the story about the coin collection facility in a major USA city which was located on […]
We can continue to make our roads wider and our parking garages taller, but as the population grows and the proportion of urban dwellers rises, cities will face increasing pressure to utilize space more efficiently. City planners are turning to the principles of transit-oriented development (TOD) as a technique to mitigate urban sprawl and reduce […]
In March, I had the great opportunity to travel to Amsterdam to attend Intertraffic 2014. I had heard many stories about the size and magnitude of this tradeshow, but nothing can truly prepare you until you experience it in person. Intertraffic is held every 2 years at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition center. It’s held over 4 […]
Parking enforcement is evolving. Back in the day, a parking enforcement officer (PEO) was sent into the field with a ticket book, a chalking stick, and a simple review of the municipal codes in order to monitor the enforcement areas. With the ongoing development of parking technology, escalating parking rates and increased penalty values, you […]
Riverside hasn’t raised fees in six years, and money could fund improvements, consultant says. If city officials follow a consultant’s recommendations, parking in downtown Riverside might get more expensive, but the increased revenue could help pay for better parking facilities and security. After studying parking patterns on downtown streets and in public garages and hearing […]
Business owners and employees raised concerns Monday night after learning the leased spaces – which some of them said they waited months to get – might not be guaranteed in the future road map of downtown parking. By EMILY WEAVERTimes-News Staff Writer Business owners and employees raised concerns Monday night after learning the leased […]