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How do you feel when you can't find a parking spot? Frustrated? Annoyed? Stressed? You're not alone. Millions of drivers face the same problem every day, especially in crowded metro cities. Parking is a scarce and valuable resource, yet it is often underutilized and inefficiently managed. This leads to wasted time, money, and fuel, as well as increased congestion and pollution. But what if there was a better way to park your car? What if you could use your smartphone to find and reserve a parking space in advance, or to locate the nearest available spot in real time? That's the vision of Parkment, the innovative solution that leverages technology and data to transform the parking industry. We are a platform that connects drivers, parking operators, and city planners, and enables them to make smarter decisions about parking. Want to park your car safely in metro cities? Think- Parkment Club! #parkment #parking #industry #data #drivers

ParkMobile is starting the day with some exciting news! ParkMobile and Flash have joined forces to speed up the digitalization of the parking industry. Together, we are investing in modernizing parking infrastructure across the industry to accelerate and simplify the digital payment experience for parking operators and users alike. Now, ParkMobile and Flash’s combined drivers can utilize their digital wallet of choice at any parking facility type, including valet parking, parking garages, off-street parking locations, and on-street spaces. Our CEO Cameron Clayton said of the partnership, “Our ambition is to transform parking in America, making it easier for 100 million drivers to park and pay, so no one will ever have to park the same way again. We’re leading the way in making cities smarter and more livable, and our partnership with Flash is a seismic shift in digitalizing urban mobility. This collaboration enhances the driver experience and creates new revenue opportunities for our partners. Together, we will bring the ease of our platforms to millions of drivers across North America wherever their journey takes them. Our industry partners will be able to build loyalty with millions of new potential users and streamline inventory management across parking facilities.” Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/dW3aqFCH #makingcitiesmorelivable

Ticketed vs ticketless? Technology is becoming smarter and faster at an increasingly quicker pace. This is no different with #smart technology in the parking sector. Traditionally vehicles had been identified through a ticketing method, either a barcode or magstripe. However, as #licence plate recognition or #lpr has vastly improved over the years in accuracy and speed, #ticketless methods have become a much more popular method for both #drivers and operators. In this article, we explore the pros and cons associated with both methods - and explore a new alternative altogether. 👇Click on the link below. Parcsafe - simply smarter parking #smartparking #parkingsystem #countreportcontrol #carpark https://lnkd.in/dABSbH6D

Did you know? 🚗💨 Inefficient parking management is costing both drivers and parking owners! 📊 FACT #1 In the USA, drivers spend 17 hours a year searching for parking, wasting 345,000 gallons of fuel. In the UK, it's 44 hours annually, with Londoners at a whopping 67 hours! German drivers also spend over 40 hours each year looking for spots. 📊 FACT #2 Efficient parking systems can boost space utilization by 30%, reducing circling cars and harmful emissions, promoting a greener environment. How does Parklio Detect solve these problems? 🔹 Real-Time Occupancy Detection ➡️ maximizes your parking space usage. 🔹 Smart Parking Guidance ➡️ improves customer satisfaction. 🔹 Data Analytics ➡️ help you make informed decisions. Ready to learn more? Visit our website for all the details! ✨ #Parklio #ParklioDetect #ParkingOccupancySystem #ParkingMonitoring #ParkingInnovations #SmartParking #ParkingProtection #ParkingSecurity #ParkingSolutions

🔍 Check out our latest blog post on how Captur is enhancing visibility between cities and micromobility operators, featuring insights from Forest's City Relations Supervisor, Dominic Conneely Hughes. Dominic highlights how Captur's dashboards provide valuable insights on macro rider behavior patterns, alleviating some of the concerns of city councils by showing proof that Forest is taking action to improve rider behaviour. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gxV9S57c #Compliance #Captur #Micromobility #Visibility #UrbanSolutions #SustainableCities 🛴🌟

Take a moment to leap into the future of parking technology with Frogparking’s groundbreaking article on Parking Access & Revenue Control Systems (PARCS)!  Discover how innovation is transforming the industry, from barrier arms with fewer mechanical parts to advanced payment kiosks offering seamless integration and enhanced payment versatility.   Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gn5-p_Aj  Parking Today Media #realestate #parking #innovation #industryinsights #article

Decades in property development: Alan Chatham’s parking predicament. With 30+ years in property development, parking complexities have been a constant challenge for our director Alan Chatham. Comparing the evolution of cars and parking solutions, it's clear the latter lags behind. Since the UK’s first car in 1897 and the opening of the first car park in 1901, cars have evolved dramatically. Meanwhile, parking struggles continue due to a lack of building and technological updates. That’s why we've developed ANPRIoT. Following an investment of £5 million and four years of development, we’re bringing our technology to market. ANPRIoT uses the latest cloud-native technology, artificial intelligence, and state-of-the-art equipment to deliver a modern, stress-free parking experience for both owners and operators, and their users. It's time for the property sector to embrace innovations aligning with the impressive strides seen in the automotive industry. Get in touch today to discuss your car park: 0121 348 7179 Read more: https://lnkd.in/eutgAgDm #carparktechnology #parkingsystem #parkingmanagement #parkingsolution #parkingsolutions #carparking #carparkingsystem #smartticketing #ANPR #parkingtechnology #cashlessparking #ANPRIoT

Revolutionize your city’s parking experience with an open market model. Explore the future of digital parking with ParkMobile. 🌎 Enter the open market parking model where cities can: - Provide more choices for their drivers - Create fair competition with lower barriers to entry for new parking providers - Increase innovation driven by competition - Enhance data to support parking decisions The open market parking model encourages mobile parking providers to invest in innovation and enhance their app’s features to provide fair market competition. Buckle up and let choice take the driver’s seat.

The digital parking marketplace is a rapidly evolving landscape with significant potential to address the challenges of urban parking. By leveraging technology, new entrants are offering innovative solutions that can improve efficiency, convenience, and sustainability. As the industry continues to mature, it will be interesting to see how these trends shape the future of parking and transportation.