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Doing Well, Doing Good

Settling old parking citations while doing good in the community: Sounds like a win-win to us. That’s exactly what’s happening in Salt Lake City, Utah, where an innovative 90-day parking amnesty program just kicked off. Drivers who’ve not paid parking citations issued since July 2014 can earn up to 60 Read More »

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If You See Something, Say Something

By Michelle W. Jones, CMP We’ve grown accustomed to this mantra, usually in regard to potential terrorism activity. We know to alert authorities if we see an abandoned bag in the airport or if we someone with contraband on an airplane. But there is another matter–one much more prevalent than Read More »

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CAPP Pays Off

By Victor A. Hill, MPA, CAPP The road to CAPP can be an anxiety-inducing one to travel, but the payoff is worth it when you arrive. I began my parking career in 2013. My first supervisor in parking was a CAPP and he asked if I’d be interested in the Read More »

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To Apply or Not to Apply?

By Rachel Yoka, CAPP, LEED AP BD+C How do you know if you are ready to formally apply for the Accredited Parking Organization (APO) Program? When you submit your application, your organization will have one year to submit your comprehensive package of documentation. There is no precise formula for a program Read More »

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From Toilet Paper to Heels

By Vanessa Cummings, CAPP, M.Div. I recently had two separate experiences that reminded me parking is more than just about cars — it is about customer service. I was staying at a downtown hotel in Philadelphia a few weeks ago for a connectional (international) church conference. The meeting drew thousands Read More »