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Why EVs Are the Most Affordable and Smartest Option for Seniors   By Magaret-Ann Leavitt Before diving into sustainability, I spent years focusing on Boomers transitioning into retirement. What did I learn? Seniors prioritize affordability, simplicity, and comfort. As we age, safety and cost-efficiency become key—enter electric vehicles (EVs). EVs Read More »

The Current State of Chaos at the Curb   By Ali Barsamian Cities across North America are grappling with a growing challenge: taming the chaos at the curb. With the rise of delivery services, ridesharing, and micromobility options, demands on curb space have skyrocketed, pushing city planners, parking directors, and Read More »

University Parking with LPR Technology   By Trystan Henry Many universities are enhancing accessibility by using License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology to improve ADA parking. In many cities, municipalities often offer free curbside parking and free spots in garages for vehicles with ADA plates. Visitors often expect the same reduced Read More »

Future-Proofing Urban Mobility: Establishing a Paid Parking Program   By Brooke Krieger As urban areas continue to grow, the demand for effective parking management solutions is more crucial than ever. Establishing a paid parking program is a strategic move for municipalities aiming to manage parking demand, reduce traffic congestion, and Read More »

Insights and Engagement: Reflections on Recent Municipal Roundtable Session   By Hannah Adeponu, CAPP I recently moderated a Municipal member roundtable session with David Lipscomb from the District of Columbia Department of Transportation. We talked about Best Practices in Curbside Management. This is the first of these type of sessions Read More »

How On-Demand Transportation Solutions Help Campuses Reduce the Headaches of Managing Parking   By Jackson Lake Large college campuses often grapple with parking challenges, causing frustration for students, staff, and visitors. Implementing on-demand transport solutions can significantly reduce these issues. Let’s explore the benefits: Accessibility and Convenience Campus environments sprawl Read More »

Urbiotica announces the launch of U-Flow VISIO, our first vehicle flow detection sensor. This advanced detection solution utilizes cameras and AI-based counting, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence to revolutionize curbside management with precise real-time monitoring of vehicle entry and exit.

Celebrating Success   By Faye Morrison After two decades in transportation, the last 12 specifically in parking, I started to believe what everyone says—no one loves parking. In many ways, you feel separate from the community you serve, even though you provide a vital and necessary service. When I became parking manager Read More »

Everyone Has a Story to Tell   By Greg Hladik, Ph.D. Each of you reading this has a story to tell and an award nomination worth submitting, no matter how big or small you think it is. The impact you’ve made in your organization or community deserves to be recognized, Read More »

Car Wash, Anyone?   By Maria Irshad, CAPP, MPA In January, when the New Year resolutioners began flooding the gyms, I started parking my car on the rooftop because parking in the surface lot was chaotic. The first thing I noticed on the rooftop was that there were about 130 Read More »

TACOMA, WA – TagMaster North America, Inc., a leading provider of long-range, high-performance radio frequency identification (RFID) and license plate recognition (LPR) solutions has provided a turnkey RFID solution for a municipality in southern Alberta.

Urbiotica announces the launch of U-Flow VISIO, our first vehicle flow detection sensor. This advanced detection solution utilizes cameras and AI-based counting, leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence to revolutionize curbside management with precise real-time monitoring of vehicle entry and exit.