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In addition to Heathrow Airport, CreditCall the leading card payment solutions provider, has again been selected by Apcoa to process all parking payments at Gatwick Airport - UKs 2nd largest airport.
 A university press release and two small signs linked to a fence along Perry Street announced the partial debut of Virginia Techs first parking garage Monday.
 When you entrust your car to an airport car parking company at a major airport like Gatwick, safety is one of your paramount concerns.
 Zipcar, Inc., an environmentally-friendly rental car company that leases out compact cars on an hourly and daily basis, arrived on the College of William and Marys campus this August.
 In the United Kingdom, VINCI Park has just finalised the acquisition of a 100% stake in the Meteor Parking company from the Go-Ahead Group.
 The innovative web-based airport parking company Airport Parking Reservations is proud to be celebrating ten years of offering its customers great value parking at San Francisco Airport.
 McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., one of Southern Californias preeminent builders of parking structures, has begun construction on the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital parking structure, located on the hospitals 1.9-acre site in Santa Clarita, CA.
 Bouwfonds European Real Estate Parking Fund of Bouwfonds Real Estate Investment Management acquired its third car park in the Netherlands by ways of a sale & lease back with Q-Park.
 In 2008, Matthew Lazowski opened Ultimate Systems Solutions, LLC as a SKIDATA Distributor serving several northeastern states.
 Q-Park has introduced free parking on Sundays at its Waterside car park in Sale, Trafford.
 Carmanah Technologies Corporation has been recognized by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) in the 2010 IES Progress Report. The report recognizes Advanced Occupancy Sensing, the Company's newest technology, as providing a unique and significant advancement to the art and science of lighting.
 The envision Group is pleased to announce that it's wholly owned subsidiary, LandEx Construction Inc. (LandEx), has been awarded $1 Million in new contracts in Ottawa, Ontario.
 As the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casinos popularity grows as the go-to place for gambling, dining, shopping, and entertainment, so do its long parking lines. Just in time for the holidays, guests will receive the gift of more parking with the completion of a new parking garage slated for December.
 California State University, East Bay Hayward Campus received construction bids for Parking Structure I on August 18, 2010.
 Anna Rainer manages a shop on Hayes Street and has noticed a change in her customers during the past few weeks.
 Towne Park, America's valet parking and parking management experts, announced today that it was named to the 2010 Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies.
 The Tampa city council on Thursday awarded a $2.1 million contract to a Chicago-based company to replace many of the city's parking meters with state-of-the-art kiosks.
 24/7 Car-Sharing Service Provides New Level of Freedom and Eases Congestion on Campus
 Implementation of Public Safety and Parking Management Software at Austin Peay begins an effort to reduce paper usage and manpower requirements.
 LPIs EV chargers to be integrated with existing ZEAG parking systems as parking facility owners prepare for the arrival of Electric Vehicles later this year.
 Complus Data Innovations, Inc. (CDI), a leader in the field of Parking Ticket Management solutions, recently implemented their brand new, real-time parking enforcement system in the Town of New Canaan, CT.
 International Parking Institute and THP Uncover Advancements in Parking Garage Design.
 The Souths leading convention destination, Atlanta, Georgia, is charging ahead again with a new airport hotel destination and AAA Parking providing a variety of services.
 24/7 Car-Sharing Service Provides Environmental Benefits through Congestion Mitigation
 The parking places will be on four underground stories, and also serve a future shopping area planned for the Givon complex.
 Mayor Greg Ballard today announced the City selected ACS, A Xerox Company, as the operator of Indianapolis public parking system. The ACS team includes Denison Global Parking and Evens Time and was selected from 16 bids as the proposed operator of the Citys meters, garages and lots.
 The yearlong ExpressPark program will use new meters and pavement sensors to keep track of parked vehicles. Eventually, signs will guide drivers to empty spaces in city garages and lots.
 The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) will begin installing new SFpark coin & card parking meters in the Financial District on Monday, August 23.
 The Los Angeles City Council has approved a plan to lease nine city-owned parking structures to help reduce a projected $320 million budget deficit.
 Towne Park Is Providing Valet and Self Parking Services at Downtown Nashville Hotel
 We're pleased to announce that we've been appointed to complete the new Travelodge in Horsham, West Sussex.
 Developers Diversified Realty Corporation (NYSE: DDR) today announced it is launching a pilot program in Puerto Rico to replace common area parking lot lighting at 14 shopping centers to lower energy consumption and reduce common area utility expenses.
 Solaire Generation, a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of solar photovoltaic (PV) parking structures, has been selected to supply solar parking canopies for of one of the largest solar power installations at a single commercial site in the U.S. The overall 4.1 megawatt solar-power project is being built at a Fortune 100 corporate office campus in central New Jersey. The project is scheduled to reach completion by early 2011.
 Long time CVPS Valet Parking System client, Tropicana Atlantic City, adds another one of Service Tracking Systems solutions, BellDeskPro.
 Parking garage designed to included sustainability features that are linked to a pursuit of LEED certification for future project at Wake Technical Community College.
 Over the past few months, Melbourne-based Tenix Solutions has been trialling the digital parking enforcement system, autoChalk, to validate its accuracy and suitability to the local environmental conditions and local legislative requirements.
 In addition to Heathrow Airport, CreditCall the leading card payment solutions provider, has again been selected by Apcoa to process all parking payments at Gatwick Airport - UKs 2nd largest airport.
Automated Valets valet operating system, AVPM, comes with Biometric time and attendance, a feature that takes all the guesswork out of keeping track of employees hours and makes payroll accurate and easy to complete.  Backhoes are clearing an old lot and an enormous crane has begun piecing slabs of concrete onto steel rods, work that will triple the number of economy parking spots at Logan International Airport when the project is completed next year.
 Eco Depot, Inc. today announced the completion of an exclusive distributor agreement for its advanced LED lighting products and lighting systems in Mexico.
 Central Parking System, Inc. (Central Parking), the nation's largest parking management company, announces that the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority ("SARAA") has awarded the agreement to manage and operate the parking and shuttle services at Harrisburg International Airport ("HIA") for five years with options to extend for two additional one year periods.
DSS-MP Magyarország Kft has been awarded the contract to supply, install and maintain the new Designa PM Abacus car park management and access control system - to change the current Designa Parkmaster system - for the multi-story car park at one of the major shopping centers in Budapest, Hungary.
 The City Council today delayed a vote on a controversial program that would farm out operations of the Pershing Square garage to a private operator for 50 years, rescheduling the hearing to Aug. 18.
 The city of Austin this week is installing 500 solar-powered parking meters.
 How many times are you willing to circle a block in search of an open parking space? Stressed out city drivers are often complaining of too few street spots. But new technology may soon lead you to the perfect spot.
 ParkingSearch.com.au is the latest parking enterprise from Australian owned parking network company Rentmy Carpark Pty Ltd.
 Epark, the City of Eugenes Parking Services program, now includes a new pay-by-phone option for several popular downtown parking locations.
 Automated Valet has released a customized iPhone app for Parking Concept, Inc.s (PCI) Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport operation, called DFW Airport Valet. The app is free and can be downloaded from the Apple app store.
 5BY2, a leading supplier of fully automated parking systems has launched its new domain www.5by2parking.com.
 Zia Yusuf said he read a story in Fortune magazine estimating that as many as 45 percent of the drivers on Brooklyn, N.Y., streets are searching for parking places. He wasn't kidding.
 Smart Marketing Concepts, Inc. today announced the first-of-its-kind embedded centralized reservations engine that was launched at A1 Express Airport Parking near Tampa International Airport in June. The embedded engine is an ideal solution for Tampa-bay residents and businesses to go online and reserve their parking space in advance at the best available rate.
 We've just launched our new dedicated ZEAG South Africa website (www.zeag.co.za ) with information about our South African subsidiary and parking solutions for the African market.
 We're pleased to announce that we've been awarded the contract to design, supply and erect the structural steelwork for the new multi storey car park at Southampton Airport.
 ATG Access Inc. announced today that they have acquired the vehicle barrier/and gate division of the Canadian group Allen-Vanguard Corporation.
 We're delighted to announce that we've successfully completed Harlow Town Station Car Park for National Express East Anglia.
 A 55-year concession to operate the existing Nantes Atlantique and Saint-Nazaire Montoir airports beginning on 1 January 2011 and to operate the new Grand Ouest - Notre Dame des Landes airport
 Smart meters accept credit/debit cards and make parking easier
 Dreaming Code announces the launch of the new corporate website for VPNE Parking Solutions, Bostons premier valet parking, transportation management and parking management provider.
 McCain Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of parking, traffic and transit management solutions is pleased to announce that they have entered an agreement to install its Parking Guidance System at the University of San Diego (USD) to help direct motorists to available parking locations.
 Parking Operations for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport Awarded to Five Star/U-Street Parking
 The Parkmobile Group launches its new and revolutionary mobile application for the iPhone. With this mobile app, Dutch and English Parkmobile customers will have the capability to start and stop their parking transaction using their iPhone and GPS location.
 Towne Park Is Providing Valet Parking Services at the Luxury Hotel & Condominium Complex
 McCarthy Building Companies Inc. has broken ground for the construction of a new 828-space parking structure and an adjacent 6,000-square-foot police substation at San Diego Miramar College.
 New eastside parking structure construction nearing completion
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Product news  GuardLink of Kentucky successfully won the bid for a parking revenue control system utilizing the hotel room-key for the Galt House Hotel and Suites of Louisville, KY.
 Implementation of new Campus Parking Management Software speeds up processes for Saint Louis University
 For any valet operation that handles a list of annual or one-time events, Automated Valets timed events feature is a valuable tool. The feature, which comes with Automated Valets AVPM operating system, gives operators a straightforward and simple interface to prepare for one-time and recurring events. Schedules and rates for special events can be set at any time, and with remote options in place, from any location.
 How Property Managers, Landlords and Business Owners Overcome the Costly Challenges of Managing Parking Lots.
 With the launch of Parkmobiles application customers are now able to conduct their parking transactions via Android mobile application.
 ATB supplies P&D
 If youre tired of circling the block and hunting for a parking spot, a new technology may soon make those dreaded searches a thing of the past.
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 The Irvine Transportation Center located in Irvine, California has recently won a third award.
Movers & Shakers  Boomerang Systems, Inc. announced that it has named Mark R. Patterson as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. The Company's founder, Stan Checketts, will continue to lead product development and manufacturing as CEO of Boomerang Sub Inc., which handles U.S. operations.
 Car Charging Group, Inc. an owner and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations with the mission to build-out a nationwide infrastructure, announced a strategic partnership to incorporate electric vehicle (EV) charging stations into both existing projects as well as future design offerings of Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, a vertically-integrated and award winning firm specializing in international architecture, planning and interior design.
 Announces First 300kW Project and Plan for Extensive Deployment of Park Solar(SM), EnvisionTrak(TM) and CleanCharge(TM) Technology Under Master Services Agreement
 SWARCO TRAFFIC SYSTEMS GmbH as of September 1, this is the new name of former Signalbau Huber GmbH.
 SKIDATA AG brings industry expert Michael Gradnitzer aboard for strengthening business development.
 T2 Systems is happy to announce the newest members of its Customer Advisory Board (CAB). The eight new members are representative of T2s customer base including a mix of cities, medical centers and universities of all sizes.
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 Former President Of Impark To Continue To Serve As Chairman Of The National Parking Association.
 The Management Trust Holding AG, Vienna and the iLogs information logistics GmbH have today announced the successful conclusion of their strategic alliance.
 Changes to the Executive Team
 Greenscape Capital Group Inc. ("Greenscape") is pleased to announce an expansion of its current business relationship with Propark America.
Excel Parking Services have appointed Gareth Hughes as Head of National Sales to strengthen and develop the business development team.
The Harman Group, consulting structural engineers, announced the celebration of its 25th anniversary. Kirk Harman, President, co-founded the firm 1984 as Cagley Harman & Associates. Over the past 25 years, THG has evolved from a small local company to a nationally recognized firm well-known for the design of complex building structures.
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Green parking  Charging stations for electric cars are being found increasingly in public car parking facilities.
 SCHOTT Solar PV, Inc., VE Group LLC and Affordable Solar Group LLC today unveiled New Mexico's largest solar array (1.1MW) on The Bell Group's headquarters' parking structure in Albuquerque, NM.
 A common refrain among skeptics of electric vehicles is that theres a lack of infrastructure to support their widespread adoption.
 InterPark's "Green Sweepstakes" Offers Contestants a Chance to Win Exciting, Environmentally Friendly Prizes, Including a Two-Year Lease on a New All-Electric Tesla Roadster.
 Green energy station is first of its kind in RI
 Greenscape Capital Group Inc. ("Greenscape") is pleased to provide the following corporate update on construction at Denver Green Park LLC's 4,200 stall green parking facility serving the Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado.
 Car Charging Group, Inc. (OTCBB:CCGI) today announced that it has partnered with the City of Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to install and maintain charging stations for electric vehicles at the city's brand new garage, located near City Hall in Dania Beach, Florida. The EV charging stations are installed and are available for use to the public effective immediately.
 The facilities are charging stations for electric vehicles and will
generate electricity which will be sold to TVA.
 Car Charging Group, Inc. today announced it has entered into a pilot agreement with Icon Parking Systems, the premier provider of parking services in Manhattan, to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at select trial locations helping to smooth the transition to EV by creating a useful charging network for Icon's customers.
 High Score Corporation announced today that it has entered into a licensing agreement with NexPhase Lighting whereby Hi Score will work together with NexPhase to develop a line of Energy Saving LED Street Lights and Parking Lot Lights.
 Parking garages aren't particularly known for their architecture -- or their green design -- but a new parking garage in Chicago is breaking the mold by harvesting power from gusts blowing through the heart of the windy city.
 REC Solar, Inc., one of the largest installers of government, commercial, utility-scale, and residential solar projects, announced today it was awarded a second contract to design and install a turnkey 2.9 MW solar electric carport-mounted system for the Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS).
 Fresh from arranging almost $1.1 million in financing just last week, Greenscape Capital Group Inc. has secured an additional US $8.5 million project loan from Wells Fargo Bank to fund the construction of Green Park Denver`s 4,200 stall green parking facility servicing the Denver International Airport.
 Portland General Electric, Oregons largest utility, and NEC Corporation (NEC), a leading network, communications and information technology company, announced today they have opened North Americas first public-use, quick-charge station for electric vehicles.
 Besides the Nissan LEAF and Chevy Volt, charging infrastructure and charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles, were the hot product announcements at last weeks Plug-In 2010 Conference. One of the most interesting of these was the the unveiling of Plugless Power, the worlds first hands-free, proximity charging system by Evatran.
 San Francisco Bay Area EV owners - mostly Tesla drivers right now but the region is to be one of the first to get allocations of Nissan Leaf BEVs and Chevy Volt extended range plug-ins late this year - are going to benefit from an agressive government effort to provide them with affordable battery charging stations.
 Greenscape Capital Group Inc. is pleased to announce that the geothermal boreholes have been completed at the Denver Greenpark LLC ("GP") green parking facility.
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Financial news  Fitch Ratings has affirmed its 'A' rating on approximately $93.5 million on the City of Los Angeles' Special Parking Revenue Fund (SPRF) parking facilities bonds, series 1999A and series 2003A (the bonds). The Rating Outlook is Stable.
 Revenues Increased to $27.8 Million
 Central Parking Corporation (Central Parking), the nations largest parking management company, today announced that the Company has entered into a Second Amendment to its operating companys First Lien Credit and Guarantee Agreement, effective August 13, 2010. This amendment provided for a waiver of the June 30, 2010 financial covenant and modification of future financial covenants, as well as certain other changes. Going forward, this amendment will provide the Company with the financial flexibility and liquidity that it has enjoyed to-date.
 Miami lawmakers, facing a $110 million budget gap, are looking at the citys parking system for revenue to replenish reserves and make bond payments.
 Standard Parking Corporation, one of the nation's leading providers of parking management, ground transportation and other ancillary services, today announced 2010 second quarter results.
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