Accredited Parking Organization (APO)

Set the standard for the industry. Become an APO.

When you become an Accredited Parking Organization (APO), your organization earns industry-wide recognition and greater credibility.

About the Program

APO is a designation for organizations that have achieved a comprehensive standard of excellence.

Launched in 2015 by IPMI, the accreditation recognizes best practices in responsible parking management and operations, access management, customer service, professional development, security, sustainability and more.

To become an APO, an organization must demonstrate its commitment to ongoing evaluation and improvement of program outcomes through the implementation of industry best practices. The APO with Distinction designation is reserved for organizations exceeding the standard.

Get resources, request the APO matrix, and apply free.

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Program Deadlines

February 7, 2025: Deadline to submit documentation packages and fees for new applicants, three-year renewals, and six-year reaccreditations for recognition at the annual lPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo.
November 1: Annual deadline to submit documentation packages and fees for renewing three-year renewals, and six-year reaccreditations.
December 1: Deadline for expiring Site Reviewers to complete APO Site Reviewer Renewal Course.

APO By the Numbers

200 +

criteria aimed at guiding organizations to higher performance.

50 +

organizations accredited since the program’s inception with more than 120 Premier Facilities awarded.

10 +

years of celebrating industry excellence.

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APO Directory

IPMI Members have access the online directory of Accredited Parking Organizations.

Access the Directory

APO Chats

Join staff and current APOs in exploring the program. Discuss the application process, best practices for success in achieving the designation, and the positive effects that APOs have realized as a result of their accreditation.

Register now for the next APO Chat.

APO Site Reviewers

Site review is a required component to achieve APO and must be completed by an IPMI-approved site reviewer who has successfully completed this training. Want to become an APO Site Reviewer? Click here for more information!

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How Best-of-Class Parking & Mobility Organizations Demonstrate Excellence

Why become an APO? Let’s hear from those who have earned accreditation.

“We were initially apprehensive to apply – this is such an industry honor, and the criteria seemed overwhelming! But everyone at IPMI was encouraging and supportive, and we achieved APO with Distinction in 2023. The acknowledgement from peers and industry professionals alone has been priceless; I encourage anyone in the industry considering applying to do so – you won’t regret it!”

David Donovan /

Associate Director, University of Southern California, Los Angeles

“The APO designation process was very intensive and required time to complete. The exhaustive nature of the program touched all bases of our parking operation. Thankfully, while I was certain we were operating at a high standard, the program revealed needs. I’m glad that the Allentown Parking Authority engaged in this process as it confirmed that our operation was top notch, but it revealed opportunities to get better as well.”

Jon Haney, CAPP /

Executive Director, Allentown Parking Authority

“When we first thought about pursuing APO, we had gone to conference sessions and webinars where others had described the process. It made us realize that we needed to be organized, but also there was an opportunity to get many in our operation involved, with a common goal of becoming APO. As we went through the APO checklist and application, it benefitted us by making sure we documented many items that we may not have previously. although we knew we did it. Being recognized as APO is a great honor, a sign to our administraiton that we are operating in a professional manner, but it also showed our staff how everything everyone does plays a part in performing at this high level.”

Josh Cantor, CAPP /

Director, Parking & Transportation, George Mason University

“Our APO status allows our community to know we follow a defined set of standards, and that we are committed to providing the best service.”

Perry Eggleston, DPA, CAPP /

Executive Director, University of California, Davis

“Earning our APO with Distinction has established the Pittsburgh Parking Authority as an industry leader following the high comprehensive standards and best practices established by IPMI. It provides us with the credibility we need to ensure our services to the public meet or exceed the industry standards.”

David Onorato, CAPP /

Executive Director, Pittsburgh Parking Authority

IPMI’s APO Board

The APO Board provides strategic guidance as well as oversight for the program.

Director, Parking & Transportation Services, University at Buffalo

Executive Director, Bethlehem Parking Authority

Senior Manager – Parking Controls, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

Operations Coordinator, University of California, Riverside

Associate Vice President of Transportation Services, Texas A&M University, College Station

Vice President, Healthcare and University Services, Metropolis

Manager, Transportation and Parking, UF Health Shands Hospital