Municipal/Cities

Food and Parking? The connection is in the eye of the beholder in some sense, but is also an avenue for creating team comradery, a vehicle to discuss goals and connect with our teams or clients, and to both support and find new local restaurants. Plus, we might be able to see in live action how many metered parking spaces are available at some in demand time for lunch or dinner. Either way, it’s the food and business of parking that bring us together. We are fortunate in our locations that there is also a passion for cooking that has been present for some time, and shared and passed down through the years. Whether barbequing or finding some new combination and creation to make for our teams, the drive to bring food and cooking into the workplace allows for us to bring a little bit more of the self than may otherwise have been acknowledged. Whether fresh, authentic tacos, homemade crunch wraps, or Salisbury steak, our creativity is shared so that our staff coming back from performing their duties have a great meal and bonding with the group. Food is a path to share a great meal, discuss project needs, celebrate work milestones, connect with others, and find out who knows how to cook or knows the best spots to eat! Adam Feller, PTMP, is an Operations Manager for LAZ Parking. Adam can be reached at Afeller@lazparking.com.

SpotGenius, ParkMobile, and Flock Safety have teamed up to deliver a powerful trifecta of technology and seamless API integrations, enabling next-level compliance and enforcement at Surfers Point in Ventura, California. This forward-thinking solution leverages industry-leading camera vision and AI technology, sustainable solar-powered LPR cameras, and automated payment compliance to deliver a valuable 24/7 joint-use enforcement solution that meets the compliance and safety needs of both parking and police departments, solving customer needs in a new and innovative way. To learn more about this powerful collaboration, visit https://bit.ly/4lNBOyU

We are thrilled to announce that Mobile Smart City is expanding our PANGO platform to new locations across Georgia! Our innovative solutions will now enhance mobility, security, and access control in even more areas. Why PANGO? 🔹 Efficiency: PANGO streamlines parking and permit management, reducing operational costs and improving service delivery.  🔹 Revenue Boost: Our platform helps cities and operators increase revenue through optimized parking solutions and mobile payments.  🔹 User Experience: PANGO offers a seamless and user-friendly experience, making it easier for residents and visitors to navigate parking and access control.  🔹 Real-Time Enforcement: With advanced enforcement tools, ZEUS, the enforcement platform, ensures compliance and enhances security. Since 2017, Mobile Smart City has been at the forefront of delivering integrated digital solutions for cities, universities, airports, hospitals, ports, residential communities, and private operators. Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with offices in Virginia and Madrid (Spain), we operate across North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Join us in welcoming PANGO to new locations in Georgia and experience the future of smart city solutions!  Mobile Smart City is committed to helping our clients deliver seamless, scalable, and secure digital services that meet the demands of today’s connected environments. 🌐 www.mobilesmart.city | 📞 1-844-726-4644

Cleverciti, a leader in curb management technology, is excited to collaborate with the City of Pasadena, California, to enhance curb management operations with curb technology solutions. The city’s growing popularity, combined with its commitment to sustainability and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, has led to increased demand for smarter parking solutions. As such, Pasadena is implementing a forward-thinking initiative by integrating Cleverciti’s AI-powered curb management system. The city’s decision to leverage this advanced technology stems from the need to provide real-time parking data and reduce congestion. Cleverciti’s aerial sensors will enable Pasadena to monitor parking occupancy, optimize space utilization, and offer dynamic guidance to drivers seeking available spots. This initiative aligns with Pasadena’s broader efforts to create a more accessible, efficient, and technology-driven parking ecosystem. "Pasadena is committed to embracing innovative solutions that enhance mobility and improve the daily experience for our community,” said Jon Hamblen, Pasadena Parking Manager. “With smart parking technology, we’re taking a significant step toward a more efficient and sustainable parking system.” Cleverciti CRO Sonny Samra added, “Pasadena’s rich history and forward-thinking approach make it the ideal city to showcase the benefits of our intelligent curb management system. We’re proud to partner with Pasadena in transforming its parking infrastructure.” With this strategic partnership, Pasadena is setting a new standard for urban parking management, creating a seamless, data-driven approach to parking that supports its long-term sustainability and mobility goals. This initiative underscores its commitment to innovation, accessibility, and enhancing the quality of life for all who live, work, and visit the city.

Houston, TX — Zevtron, the innovative smart EV charging software and hardware solutions provider, and Convergentz, the Houston-based provider of advanced building automation and connected real estate solutions, announced a partnership to provide EV charging technology. Through this partnership, Convergentz will sell, install, and service Zevtron’s industry-leading EV charging technology throughout Southeastern Texas. “We are excited to be partnering with Convergentz to bring our EV charging technology to Houston and beyond,” said Bob Andrews, founder of Zevtron. “Convergentz is well-known as one of the industry’s most innovative and reliable technology integrators, with a commitment to bringing connected real estate solutions to building owners throughout Southeast Texas. Working together, we plan to transform the EV landscape throughout the region.” Zevtron’s hardware agnostic software, which does not require customers to download a proprietary app, is designed to support most EV chargers and all operational models, including public charging, fleet management, and tenant-focused solutions. With advanced features like user-friendly interfaces, flexible pricing structures and use-case management, and detailed reporting, the platform ensures a superior experience for both operators and end-users. “Zevtron’s technology is the perfect solution for businesses, utilities, municipalities, and commercial property owners,” said D.J. Ramirez, GM, Security & Low Voltage for Convergentz. “Their platform gives owners complete control over who can use their chargers, how chargers can be used, and how much they can charge each user group. Texas building owners and institutions are going to love how easy it is to manage their EV infrastructure, and their charging customers are going to love how easy it is to charge their vehicles.” About Zevtron Zevtron is a leading national EV software and hardware provider based in Carlsbad, California. The company’s products and services are designed to provide flexibility, manageability, and profitability to building owners, institutions, and parking owners who offer EV charging. Zevtron is the only leading EV provider to integrate its technology with leading parking access and revenue control equipment for easy and convenient EV charging management, and its hardware agnostic software platform allows owners to keep 100% of EV charging revenues. Zevtron can be found online at www.Zevton.com. About Convergentz Convergentz is a master systems integrator specializing in innovative building technologies. It offers comprehensive solutions to improve energy efficiency, security, and infrastructure management. With expertise in various sectors, Convergentz helps businesses future-proof their operations through innovative, scalable solutions. Convergentz can be found online at www.convergentz.com.

Sacramento, CA – The City of Sacramento and Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) are partnering to launch automated bike lane enforcement, making Sacramento the first city in California – and in the United States – to enforce bike lanes using technology installed on transit buses. This initiative expands upon SacRT’s automated bus stop enforcement program, which currently equips 100 SacRT buses with camera systems to identify and report vehicles illegally parked along bus stops. Now, that same technology will also target illegal parking in bike lanes — a move by the City of Sacramento to protect vulnerable road users and improve roadway safety citywide. Why this program is essential When vehicles park illegally in bike lanes, cyclists are forced into traffic, putting them at greater risk of serious injury or worse. By keeping bike lanes clear, this program enhances safety and predictability for everyone on the road — whether they are walking, biking, driving, or riding transit. How this program works One hundred SacRT buses are equipped with front-facing cameras powered by machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) from Hayden AI. These cameras detect and record instances of illegal parking in Sacramento bus stops and bike lanes. When a violation occurs, the system captures a short video and a photo of the vehicle’s license plate, and the exact time and location of the incident. This information is then sent to the City of Sacramento for review and violation processing. As of Monday, April 14, 2025, drivers illegally parked in Sacramento bike lanes will receive warning notices in the mail. Violations with an accompanying fine will be issued starting Friday, June 13, 2025. This program is made possible by Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361), which authorizes California cities to use forward-facing cameras for enforcing parking violations in bike lanes and transit zones — a vital legislative step toward making streets safer for everyone. Key details for drivers: Notification start date: Monday, April 14, 2025, began a 60-day grace warning period. Violation start date: Violations with fines will be issued starting Friday, June 13, 2025. Violation process: If a vehicle is detected obstructing a bike lane, a parking violation will be mailed to the registered owner. “We’re proud to be the first city in the country to use this technology to help keep our bike lanes clear,” said Staci Hovermale, Parking Services Manager for the City of Sacramento. “This tool helps us enforce existing parking rules more effectively, improving safety for cyclists and ensuring everyone shares the road responsibly.” “Keeping bike lanes clear is an important part of making Sacramento a place where everyone can thrive,” said SacRT General Manager/CEO Henry Li. “This program will help improve safety and travel times for everyone on Sacramento roads, no matter how you travel around.” California-based Hayden AI is providing the automated bus stop and bike lane enforcement camera systems for SacRT buses, and Duncan Solutions is providing the violation processing software. All evidence packages of parking violations detected by the camera systems are reviewed and ultimately approved or rejected by parking enforcement officers with the City of Sacramento. “We’re honored to support Sacramento in leading the way for bike lane safety,” said Lisa Schule, Executive Chairwoman of Hayden AI. “Using AI technology to protect bike lanes is a transformative shift for urban mobility and safety.”

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In this joint roundtable between IPMI and the British Parking Association (BPA), we will discuss the similarities and differences between higher education parking in North America and Great Britain and what can be learned from the experiences of both.

Sarasota, FL – In partnership with Passport, the City of Sarasota, Florida, is upgrading its existing system to Passport’s parking compliance platform. This collaboration will unify enforcement, license plate recognition (LPR), permitting, paid parking, and payment processing operations for physical and digital transactions into Passport’s centralized software suite. Passport’s digital compliance and enforcement solution empowers cities to collect evidence, issue warnings and citations, and deploy resources more effectively. With added LPR technology, the City of Sarasota can verify compliant vehicles up to four times faster. Passport’s embedded payments solution will enable the city to use the same system to manage, view, and reconcile all transactions at the curb. “We are excited to partner with Passport to bring a new comprehensive parking platform to residents, visitors, and staff,” says Broxton Harvey, Parking General Manager for City of Sarasota. “This system will improve the overall community experience, as well as help our team work more efficiently through access to real-time data and insights.” The city will also launch Passport’s mobile payment application for parking, Passport Parking, to offer another convenient way to pay and manage their parking sessions remotely. Passport works with municipalities to modernize and unify their systems through a centralized solution. The company's expertise in seamless transitions and focus on supporting cities’ needs is helping communities thrive across the country. Visit the company website to learn how Passport’s parking compliance platform streamlines on-street parking and enforcement operations for cities of all sizes. About the City of Sarasota Distinguished by U.S. News and World Report as the No. 11 Best Place to Live in the U.S. and a top place in Florida, the City of Sarasota is a diverse and inclusive community located on Florida’s Suncoast with 55,000 year-round residents, several internationally recognized cultural arts venues, stunning sunsets along Lido Beach, newly restored Donald Ross-designed municipal golf course, and Major League spring training baseball with the Baltimore Orioles. Learn more about us at www.SarasotaFL.Gov About Passport Passport is the trusted technology partner for over 800 cities and private operators across North America, unifying paid parking, enforcement operations, and payment infrastructure into one platform. By simplifying how municipalities manage and monetize the curb, Passport empowers local leaders to boost compliance, unlock new revenue opportunities, and improve how people move around their communities. Passport helps cities thrive by delivering the tools and insights they need to meet evolving mobility challenges and create community-focused outcomes. Media Contact: pr@passportinc.com

As Atlantic Beach, NC, prepares for its busy tourist season, the town is taking proactive steps to update its parking management strategy to ensure a seamless experience for visitors and residents. Known for its beautiful beaches, the iconic Oceanana Fishing Pier, and popular summer festivals, Atlantic Beach sees a major increase in vehicle traffic each year. To handle the seasonal surge efficiently, the town has implemented Park Loyalty’s cutting-edge Pro Solutions parking management software—Enforce Pro, Process Pro, and Permit Pro—partnering with Pivot Parking and TEZ Parking to create a highly efficient parking ecosystem. Optimized Parking Enforcement with Advanced Enforcement Management Software Traditional parking management systems often struggle to handle high-demand periods, leading to inefficiencies and frustration. Enforce Pro, a powerful enforcement management software, streamlines operations with an intuitive interface featuring advanced license plate recognition (LPR), mobile ticketing, and real-time dashboards. Whether managing routine enforcement or addressing peak-season violations, this robust parking management software ensures an effective and efficient violation management process. Streamlined Citation Processing and Digital Permitting Process Pro enhances efficiency by streamlining the entire lifecycle of parking violations, from ticket issuance to resolution. With automated workflows and scalable functionality, it supports citation volumes of any range, for any type of parking operation. This ensures that Atlantic Beach can handle its seasonal demand with ease. Permit Pro further modernizes parking management by eliminating physical permits such as hangtags and stickers. With its user-friendly self-service portal, residents and visitors can apply and pay for their seasonal parking passes online in a quick and easy self-service process. Integrated Technology for a Better Experience The launch also includes an integration with TEZ’s TEZPARK solution, allowing visitors to pay for parking quickly and conveniently from their phones. This, combined with the expertise of Pivot Parking in managing day-to-day operations, creates a frictionless parking experience for everyone.

The sun shines on a Monday, it may be a rainy Tuesday, and Wednesday may start cold and foggy and end warm – all factors in the day in the life of a parking meter coin collector. Although, the majority of our team are long time San Francisco natives and know that what you find in one area of the city may be different somewhere else. There are many years of experience within the group to navigate these factors and make the best of a day out in the city. We get to see technology advance over the years and adapt our collection strategy to best serve project goals, while also taking time here and there to reminisce about the old days. Our crews gather together in the morning to gear up and deploy to their assignments, and support each other during the collection process, reporting back all the fundamental items we see at the meters, but also the ever amusing vandalism and hazards that may present themselves. Photos often tell an extraordinary story… San Francisco also holds many events and street closures which are a recognized part of life in the city. Whether pushing a collection cart down a quiet street, or through a bustling area of movers and shakers, our coin collection staff are established part of the every day crowd in San Francisco. Adam Feller, PTMP, is an Operations Manager for LAZ Parking. Adam can be reached at Afeller@lazparking.com.

Charlotte, NC – Passport, the most trusted technology partner for innovative curb management solutions, is helping Florida cities manage the influx of spring break visitors and is revealing its parking and payment best practices. Last year, Florida saw a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors, with a significant portion traveling during the spring break season in March and April - more people can mean more problems with parking. “With Spring Break approaching, Florida is preparing for a record influx of visitors—and as someone who grew up here, I know firsthand how crucial this surge is to local economies,” said Khristian Gutierrez, co-founder and CEO of Passport. “But we also want to ensure local officials have the software resources to keep their communities functioning smoothly. As a trusted partner to cities across North America, we offer real-time insights and comprehensive parking compliance solutions that empower leaders to make informed decisions—both during peak demand and throughout the year—ultimately helping communities thrive.” Passport’s fully integrated curb management solution brings together parking enforcement, mobile pay parking, digital permitting, payments, and more. By centralizing parking data, Passport ensures cities can operate more efficiently, increase revenue, and improve the parking experience. In February 2025, the City of Tampa experienced a 57.5% increase in Passport Parking sessions compared to February 2024 and is preparing for more congestion in the month ahead. “The City of Tampa is focused on making our city fun for tourists and livable for our residents, even during high-volume times like spring break,” said Fed Revolte, City of Tampa Parking Division Manager. “With Passport, we have been able to access valuable data on what’s happening at the curb for the last few years so that we can better plan for managing parking turnover and compliance. It also allows us to provide an easy solution for parkers who want to pay from their phone.” In order to better manage parking during peak times, Passport suggests cities focus on these five best practices: Use clear signage: By providing clear and easily understandable parking signage, cities inform and update residents and visitors alike about parking regulations. Confusing or poorly placed signs can lead to unintentional violations. Make it mobile: Ensure you’re offering a mobile app to pay for parking and citations, and encourage parkers to download the right app to make life at the curb easier, while also expediting payments for citations. In 2024, 85% of all paid citations processed by Passport were resolved online. Over-communicate to consumers: Make sure they understand the citation and enforcement rules and next steps - including how they will receive notices. Most cities don’t send payment links via text message or request payment through unofficial channels. Dive into data: Explore years and months past to spot trends and stay ahead of challenges. Changing parking turnover during peak times can help alleviate congestion and ensure the city runs smoothly when it’s busy. Choose the right partner: Select a parking vendor that can bring all facets of curb management into one place to ease the burden for city officials and parkers alike. Passport's Partner Marketplace boasts over 60 integrations with technology partners and collaborates with regional providers and private operators like LAZ Parking and Metropolis SP+. Passport supports 800 cities and has processed more than $3.5B in curbside payments across paid citations, mobile payments, and parking permits. Passport data shows one in five Americans interacted with at least one of Passport’s products in 2024. For more information, including best practices, resources, and other reports, visit https://www.passportinc.com/. About Passport Passport is the trusted technology partner for over 800 cities and private operators across North America, unifying paid parking, enforcement operations, and payment infrastructure into one platform. By simplifying how municipalities manage and monetize the curb, Passport empowers local leaders to boost compliance, unlock new revenue opportunities, and improve how people move around their communities. Passport helps cities thrive by delivering the tools and insights they need to meet evolving mobility challenges and create community-focused outcomes.  Media Contact: Aimee Eichelberger (312) 952-1528 Passport@983group.com