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District Prepares to Start Red Top Meter Enforcement

2/3/2012
District Prepares to Start Red Top Meter Enforcement DDOT began installing the red top meters in January as part of a new program that is designed to improve access for persons with disabilities to businesses and services in the commercial areas of the District.

Changes to the Controlled Parking Zone in Worthing delayed

2/3/2012
Changes to the Controlled Parking Zone in Worthing delayedChanges to the Controlled Parking Zone in Worthing will be implemented later than originally thought, West Sussex County Council has announced.The County Council was hoping for the improvements to be in place early this year. However, they are now expected to be implemented in the summer.

MDOT makes it easier to use Mi Drive to get road and traffic information on your smartphone

2/3/2012
MDOT makes it easier to use Mi Drive to get road and traffic information on your smartphone The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is making it easier for motorists with iPhones, Droids, and iPads to check road and traffic information before getting behind the wheel. Realizing that manipulating all of the information available on the site presents challenges to mobile version users, MDOT says it responded to feedback from motorists and made adjustments to improve small screen viewing. The improvements make it easier for motorists to use the site and all it has to offer.

Parkeon chosen by Tieto to supply ticketing system in Helsinki

2/2/2012
Parkeon chosen by Tieto to supply ticketing system in Helsinki Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL) has selected Tieto Finland OY as the supplier of its new ticket and information system. The contract covers the delivery of the ticket and information system as well as the support and maintenance service for a period of five years. Parkeon have been chosen by Tieto to supply the ticketing system as part of this prestigious project.

Cashless parking system rolled out in Northern Ireland

2/2/2012
Cashless parking system rolled out in Northern IrelandA new system which allows motorists to pay for parking without cash is to be implemented in towns across Northern Ireland .

Wellington City Council to Review Parking Enforcement Camera Car

2/1/2012
Wellington City Council to Review Parking Enforcement Camera CarWellington City Council is to review the operation of its parking enforcement camera car.
Mayor Celia Wade-Brown asked for the review which will be undertaken by Council staff and completed by the end of March.
The Council's Transport Portfolio Leader, Councillor Andy Foster, says the camera car will have a stronger focus around school zones in February and March.

BlueForge on New Design for Parking Garage at Bay Pines VA Medical Center

2/1/2012
BlueForge on New Design for Parking Garage at Bay Pines VA Medical CenterBlueForge, LLC ("BlueForge") announced today that it recently broke
ground on a new design build 500 car parking garage at the Bay Pines VA
Medical Center Campus located in Bay Pines, Florida.

SP Plus(R) Gameday to Provide Travel Demand Management Services for London Olympics, Republican National Convention and the 2012

2/1/2012
SP Plus(R) Gameday to Provide Travel Demand Management Services for London Olympics, Republican National Convention and the 2012SP Plus Gameday, an operating division of Standard Parking Corporation (Nasdaq:STAN), one of the nation's leading providers of parking management, ground transportation, maintenance and other ancillary services, today announced that it has been selected to provide its travel demand management services for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games, 2012 Republican National Convention and upcoming 2012 Tim Hortons NHL All Star Game.

Stewarton is ready to park and ride

2/1/2012
Stewarton is ready to park and rideA new 750,000 Park and Ride facility part-funded by Strathclyde Partnership for Transport opened in Stewarton today.
The car park at Standalane has 68 spaces and was developed in partnership with East Ayrshire Council and Network Rail.

Bastion installs Axxon Intellect Enterprise system at Krasnoyarsk Synthetic Rubber Plant

1/31/2012
Bastion installs Axxon Intellect Enterprise system at Krasnoyarsk Synthetic Rubber PlantThe Krasnoyarsk Synthetic Rubber Plant is a unique and Russias largest producer of nitrile butadiene rubber that is in demand both in domestic and international markets. The plant is a subsidiary of the Sibur Holding, the largest petrochemical company in Russia and Eastern Europe covering the entire industry cycle. The enterprises infrastructure includes its own access roads, feedstock discharge and finished products loading racks, and feedstock and finished products storage facilities. The plant supplies its products both to the domestic market and to China, Thailand, the United States, India, and Turkey.

Streetline Announces International Expansion to Bring Smart Parking Offering to Europe

1/31/2012
Streetline Announces International Expansion to Bring Smart Parking Offering to EuropeStreetline announced plans to expand its sensor-enabled mobile and web-based Smart Parking platform to select markets throughout Europe. Technology veteran and former SAP Senior Vice President Asdrúbal Pichardo will spearhead efforts to enable Streetlines entry into the European market.

Alpha Parking accredited to provide new management qualifications

1/31/2012
Alpha Parking accredited to provide new management qualificationsAlpha Parking is the first parking learning and development provider to gain accreditation to supply the new City and Guilds 2930 Award and Certificate in the Management of Parking Operations.

Phone can now pay for parking in Providence

1/30/2012
Phone can now pay for parking in ProvidenceNo coins needed - but convenience does have price

SmartParking made by Hectronic

1/30/2012
SmartParking made by HectronicOur city centres are choking under the weight of traffic. 

Sacramento officials pleased by interest in parking deal to help fund arena

1/30/2012
Sacramento officials pleased by interest in parking deal to help fund arenaSacramento city officials said they are buoyed by a flurry of interest this week among private parking operators in a deal to finance a downtown arena.

City of Los Angeles and IPS Group Awarded by U.S. Mayors for Excellence in Partnership for Parking Meter Technology Upgrade

1/30/2012
City of Los Angeles and IPS Group Awarded by U.S. Mayors for Excellence in Partnership for Parking Meter Technology UpgradeIPS Group, Inc. and the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) have been honored by the United States Conference of Mayors for Excellence in Public/Private Partnership for its innovative work providing parking meter technology for the City of Los Angeles.

Impark Speeds Ahead with Visa payWave and Visa Debit Technology

1/30/2012
Impark Speeds Ahead with Visa payWave and Visa Debit TechnologyVisa Canada and Imperial Parking Canada Corporation (Impark) today announced they are partnering to bring Visa payWave contactless payments to 72 of its attended parking facilities across Canada. As of January 2012, drivers at participating parking lots will be able to simply "wave and go", when purchasing parking at a payWave enabled Impark parking lot.

ParkNOW! to Enable Mobile Payments in the World's First Nationwide EV Charging Network

1/27/2012
ParkNOW! to Enable Mobile Payments in the World's First Nationwide EV Charging NetworkPower and technology group ABB Ltd. will build a network of 200 electric vehicle (EV) fastcharging stations throughout Estonia under a five year contract. The order from the Estonian government is Europe's largest EV charging infrastructure contract to date and creates the world's first fast-charging infrastructure with full nationwide coverage.

City to study parking along N. Broadway

1/27/2012
City to study parking along N. BroadwayPlanners seek to minimize effects on neighborhood

Primoris Services Corporation Announces New Contracts Valued at $102.5 Million

1/27/2012
Primoris Services Corporation Announces New Contracts Valued at $102.5 MillionPrimoris Services Corporation today announced new contracts and work authorizations totaling approximately $102.5 million for natural gas pipeline infrastructure, power plant, and parking structure projects in California.

Mystic Arts Center parking lot to be fully automated

1/27/2012
Mystic Arts Center parking lot to be fully automatedThe Mystic Arts Center announced Friday afternoon that its parking lot will be fully automated, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, starting Tuesday.

San Francisco wins Sustainable Transport Award for SFpark, Pavement to Parks

1/26/2012
San Francisco wins Sustainable Transport Award for SFpark, Pavement to Parks San Francisco has received the 2012 Sustainable Transport Award from the Institute for Transportation and Developmental Policy, for the Citys innovative parking management system and cycling and public space improvements. SFMTA Director of Transportation Ed Reiskin accepted the award during the Transportation Research Boards annual meeting in Washington D.C.

Towne Park and Gaylord Hotels Extend Partnership

1/25/2012
Towne Park and Gaylord Hotels Extend PartnershipTowne Park, Americas premier provider of valet parking, parking management and hospitality staffing services, and Gaylord Hotels, a collection of four upscale resorts, officially announce that Towne Park will continue as the exclusive parking operator for all Gaylord Hotels properties, providing guests with the exceptional arrival and departure experience they have come to expect from Towne Park and Gaylord.

TwistHDM Announces the Integration of LimeLights Wireless Lighting Control Technology with Philips Outdoor LED Luminaires

1/25/2012
TwistHDM Announces the Integration of LimeLights Wireless Lighting Control Technology with Philips Outdoor LED LuminairesLimeLight, the leading wireless lighting control system, will now be offered exclusively as an integrated system within Philips Outdoor LED luminaires, creating energy efficiencies and performance capabilities previously unattainable.

Sherbrooke, Canada, investing in Pay-by-Space technology

1/23/2012
Sherbrooke, Canada, investing in Pay-by-Space technologySherbrooke, 20th largest city in Canada, has officially launched its integrated Pay-by-Space (PBS) parking program on 5 October 2011.

Central Parking To Manage Peachy Airport Parking

1/20/2012
Central Parking To Manage Peachy Airport ParkingCentral Parking System, Inc.  announced ("Central" ) that it is managing parking operations and associated marketing programs for Peachy Airport Parking .  As part of the terms of the agreement, in addition to managing the parking operation at the location, Central will also be responsible for driving traffic and revenue for Peachy through the use of website programs and online marketing tactics.    

City of Hoboken Creates 850 "Extended Parking" Spaces

1/20/2012
City of Hoboken Creates 850 "Extended Parking" SpacesWorking with 5th Ward Councilman Cunningham, the Zimmer Administration addressed a common parking concern of residents by introducing legislation to bring 850 new parking spaces to Hoboken near corners without compromising on public safety or pedestrian safety. With the Councils unanimous passage of the legislation, the City will be working to develop an outreach program to help ensure residents understand the new parking options.

SFMTA SFpark study shows 14% fewer citations, 27% more meter payments with new meters and longer time limits

1/20/2012
SFMTA SFpark study shows 14% fewer citations, 27% more meter payments with new meters and longer time limitsAccording to a report released yesterday by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), new meters with longer time limits have resulted in fewer parking tickets and more meter payments as expected under the SFpark project. The report focuses on the first half of 2011, before SFpark made any demand-responsive meter rate adjustments.

Airport parking company set for the New Year

1/20/2012
Airport parking company set for the New YearA Leeds based airport parking company recently visited Bristol to inspect their airport parking facilities.
On a recent trip to Bristol, Leeds based airport parking company looking4parking.com was pleased with the operating procedures and reliability of partner companies. The company co-operates with several Bristol airport car parking facilities offering services such as Meet and Greet services and Park and Ride options. 

Westminster announces West End Commission and an end to evening and weekend parking charges proposals

1/19/2012
Westminster announces West End Commission and an end to evening and weekend parking charges proposals Cllr Colin Barrow, Leader of Westminster Council will today (Jan 19) ask the Chief Executive of Westminster Council to prepare a report to rescind the proposed evening and weekend parking charges.

Parkeon welcomes you to Municipalika 2012

1/19/2012
Parkeon welcomes you to Municipalika 2012     Parkeon welcomes you to Municipalika 2012 in Chennai, India, from January 23 to 25 on their distributor's stand, Smart Parking India. This year, Municipalika welcomes the 10th International Conference on "Good Urban Governance for Safe, Healthy, Green and Smart Cities".

Valet Parking Leader, Towne Park, Selects UniFocus Watson, R.M. Solution for Workforce Management

1/17/2012
Valet Parking Leader, Towne Park, Selects UniFocus Watson, R.M. Solution for Workforce ManagementUniFocus, a global pioneer in Workforce Management solutions, and Towne Park, Americas premier provider of valet parking, parking management and hospitality staffing solutions, today announced that the industry giant has selected UniFocus innovative Watson, R.M. Labor Management System (LMS) and Time & Attendance System (T&A) to effectively schedule and control labor at all client locations.

Global Passenger Survey By Ink To Shield Light on The Most Effective Ways to Communicate With Travellers

1/16/2012
Global Passenger Survey By Ink To Shield Light on The Most Effective Ways to Communicate With TravellersNew research by Ink set to help Airlines, Airports and Brands better understand the passenger journey experience. Ink, the global leader in connecting companies with travellers, has today announced that it will be conducting its first Global Passenger Survey (GPS). This proprietary research will bring together the views and insights of passengers, brands and the worlds leading airlines to create industry-standard research into the entire passenger journey experience.

City of Lawrence, Mass. Installs 115 LUKE II Multi-Space Parking Pay Stations from Digital Payment Technologies

1/16/2012
City of Lawrence, Mass. Installs 115 LUKE II Multi-Space Parking Pay Stations from Digital Payment Technologies Digital Payment Technologies, announced the first major deployment of its new LUKE II multi-space parking pay stations in Lawrence, Mass. Standard Parking Corporations SP Plus Municipal Services operating division installed and will also manage and maintain 115 LUKE II units for the city. These high-tech, solar-powered, multilingual pay stations will provide Lawrence with additional revenue, while improving parking turnover and offering a number of features for consumer convenience.

BNE opens largest single-structure car park in the southern hemisphere

1/16/2012
BNE opens largest single-structure car park in the southern hemisphereA $180 million nine storey, 5,000 space car park, the largest single-structure car park in the southern hemisphere, will open tomorrow at Brisbane Airport.The new car park is part of a $250 million upgrade to the Domestic Terminal precinct. In addition to the car park, the upgrade will see new roads around the Domestic Terminal and an elevated skywalk from the car parks to the terminal. The upgrade of the Domestic Terminal precinct follows the opening of the $220 million Moreton Drive in 2009. 

More Parking Coming to Smith Lake Park

1/13/2012
More Parking Coming to Smith Lake ParkParking is about to improve at Smith Lake Park in North Stafford.

Airbnb for Parking Spaces: ParkatmyHouse Launches in Boston

1/12/2012
Airbnb for Parking Spaces: ParkatmyHouse Launches in BostonNeed somewhere to pahk your car? ParkatmyHouse.com is here to help.

WPS LPR - No more tickets required

1/11/2012
WPS LPR - No more tickets requiredIt is a challenge to hotels all over the world; how to manage parking for their guests? This was no different for Novotel in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The solution? A WPS parking management solution with integrated license plate recognition. Parking tickets are no longer required, because hotel guests enter and exit the hotel's parking facility based on their license plate.

New Chanhassen transit station opened

1/10/2012
New Chanhassen transit station openedSouthWest Transit recently opened the doors to Chanhassen Transit Station, its newest, long-awaited passenger facility.

City retrofits parking garages, saves $1.1 million

1/10/2012
City retrofits parking garages, saves $1.1 millionSacramento is currently replacing lighting in parking garages that will save an estimated $1.1 million over 11 years with no out-of-pocket expenses to the city.

Rentalite completed first project in the United Kingdom

1/9/2012
Rentalite completed first project in the United KingdomThe first Premium Power LEDs have been installed in the Upper Street car park in Central London.

How New Parking Technologies Help Law Enforcement Fight Crime, Control Traffic, and Boost Revenues

1/9/2012
How New Parking Technologies Help Law Enforcement Fight Crime, Control Traffic, and Boost RevenuesFor police officials, parking is rarely considered in the frontline fight against crime. Yet, in recent decades, parking lots and tickets have figured prominently in several high-profile criminal cases.

Standard Parking, SP Plus(R) Municipal Services Announce Contract Awards

1/7/2012
Standard Parking, SP Plus(R) Municipal Services Announce Contract AwardsStandard Parking Corporation, one of the nation's leading providers of parking management, ground transportation and other ancillary services, and its SP Plus Municipal Services operating division, today announced four new municipal contract awards. The awards, by the City of Lawrence, Mass., the City of Milwaukee, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority of Atlantic City, N.J. and the City of Miami Beach, Fla., expand the Company's operational base of municipal clients.

Central Parking Releases Mobile Coupons in New York

1/6/2012
Central Parking Releases Mobile Coupons in New YorkCentral Parking System, Inc. (Central) today announced an enhancement to its new proprietary parking app that will allow customers in its New York market to download coupons directly to their iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch device. The app is available at the Apple App Store, or via download at the Companys website. It is free and includes information on parking for New York, as well as over 50 cities across the United States.

Choose an Event Parking Revenue Control System

1/6/2012
Choose an Event Parking Revenue Control SystemWirelessCarpark.com, Inc is proud to announce the general availability of our guide to Choosing an Event Parking Revenue Control System.

North Parking Deck At The University Of North Carolina-Charlotte Is Complete

1/4/2012
North Parking Deck At The University Of North Carolina-Charlotte Is CompleteCarl Walker, Inc., a nationally recognized consultant in the parking industry, is pleased to announce the completion of the North Parking Deck on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Green Courte Partners Acquires Avenue of the Arts Parking Garage in Philadelphia

1/4/2012
Green Courte Partners Acquires Avenue of the Arts Parking Garage in PhiladelphiaGreen Courte Partners, LLC, a private equity investment firm targeting niche real estate sectors, such as parking garages and lots, announced today the acquisition of the Avenue of the Arts Parking Garage (the "Garage"), located in the heart of the Arts District in downtown Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

UTMC opens new parking garage

1/4/2012
UTMC opens new parking garageThe University of Tennessee Medical Center opened yesterday a new 755-space parking garage on its hospital campus off Aloca Highway.
The garage is located adjacent to the Heart Hospital and emergency department.

Pay-by-Space (PBS) system outside renowned university

1/4/2012
Pay-by-Space (PBS) system outside renowned universityCale Systems has been awarded a project to install a fully integrated PBS system combined with Space Sensing, a parking guidance system, at the University of Calgary, one of the top ranking Canadian Universities.





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