Accredited Parking Organization (APO) is a designation for parking, transportation, and mobility organizations that have achieved a comprehensive standard of excellence.
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The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is the largest community for parking, transportation, and mobility professionals in the world. We welcome you to our community, where you will have access to best-in-class learning, a powerful network, and tools you need for success.
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Membership
IPMI members maximize their access to our unparalleled network and community of parking, transportation, and mobility professionals and organizations.
With cutting edge-research and publications, members gain the information and expertise they need to streamline and advance their operations.
Learning opportunities include in-person events like the annual Conference & Expo and Leadership Summit, live virtual events, a comprehensive library of on-demand courses, and certificates and credentials.
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Join the IPMI PDC Committee as we challenge the assumptions and myths shaping parking programs around the world.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping every aspect of parking and mobility. From improving customer experience to optimizing operations and curb management, AI is powering technologies that keep our communities moving efficiently.
The IPMI Board of Directors & Certification Board Election opens on March 11, 2026.
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.
Atlanta, GA – Universal Parking, a leading innovator in the parking industry, today announces its new parking management contract for The Penman Apartments, a premier residential community located in Atlanta’s vibrant Grant Park neighborhood. This project expands Universal Parking’s partnership with Equity Residential, continuing its commitment to delivering a seamless, best-in-class parking experience.
San Francisco & Chicago –Â 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.
Professional Development
Accredited Parking Organization (APO) is a designation for parking, transportation, and mobility organizations that have achieved a comprehensive standard of excellence.
IPMI offers industry-leading certification that places those who earn the designations as the leaders of the profession. The PTMP credential is respected worldwide as the leading parking and mobility credential.
The IPMI Conference & Expo brings together professionals representing every level of experience and segment of the parking, transportation, and mobility industry. The event delivers four days of exceptional education, the largest display of parking- and mobility-specific technology and innovations, networking, and the opportunity to connect with a global community – to advance the industry.
Employees are an organization’s most valuable asset. An investment in staff training and education brings a high rate of return in job performance and satisfaction. IPMI offers custom, agency-specific trainings on these topics for your staff. Our training team is made up of industry veterans who can help your organization soar.
Parking Enforcement & Compliance Professionalâ„¢ (PECP) is the next step in your career path as a parking enforcement professional.
Virtual education includes live online training in the form of webinars, Frontline training , and instructor-led learning courses. IPMI also offers a robust online library for on-demand learning.
Enhance your visibility and increase your bottom line with IPMI’s publications, platforms, and events.
Work with the IPMI team to create a customized package to reach your target audience and exceed your sales goals.
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This on-demand eLearning course was developed by the Education Development Committee guides you through the steps to build a new parking structure, and you have been selected to assist with this project. Congratulations! The anticipated cost is $35-40 million. We are glad to have you on our team.
Being a frontline staff person can sometimes test your faith in people. You will inevitably be presented with stories that might not be truthful, particularly if it involves people getting out of paying their fee. It doesn’t take long for frontline staff and supervisors to become jaded and mistrustful. How do you tell if this is just another story? And more importantly, how are you going to respond to them?
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.
Adrienne shared strategies for shifting parking enforcement from rigid rule enforcement to customer-focused solutions, emphasizing education over punishment and empowering officers with field discretion. She highlighted initiatives at Kansas State University, including a donations-for-citations program, vehicle inspections, and alternative resolution options. The presentation reinforced treating parking officers as ambassadors rather than enforcers and encouraged attendees to adopt service-oriented approaches in their own operations. The session concluded with a Q and A covering uniform standards, email communication, and faculty parking expectations.
Climate risk, particularly severe weather, is becoming an increasingly important factor in how parking and mobility infrastructure is designed and how vehicles are insured and protected. Hail is one of the costliest and most disruptive weather threats facing vehicle-centric infrastructure in the United States. As vehicles with panoramic glass roofs, advanced sensors, and EV components become increasingly technologically complex and expensive to repair, the financial impact of hail damage continues to grow. At the same time, insurers are responding with higher premiums, stricter underwriting, and more stringent requirements for proactive mitigation.
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