Global electric car sales are expected to climb steadily every year through 2030, going from under a million in 2017 to more than 6 million by 2030. Slowly but steadily, the idea of exchange gasoline in favor for renewable and cleaner electric cars is taking hold. The rise in electric cars is pushing the need Read more about The economics of electric cars and your parking garage[…]

Planning and zoning boards all over the United States turn to parking regulations to curtail traffic. It’s been standard practice for decades: any new business, development or construction needs to prove they could meet parking space minimums, utilize off-street parking or may even be required to build new or additional spaces for their real estate Read more about Are zoning laws effective for solving a city’s parking and traffic woes?[…]

It’s no surprise that the parking industry has turned to technology to solve some of its most pressing issues. Mobile apps designed to make the parking process easier have popped up in great numbers in recent years. While more than half of parking apps – 53% — are for making payments at meters and parking Read more about Navigating the world of mobile parking apps[…]

The parking garage industry generates between $25 billion and $30 billion each year, with some cities even experiencing a boom in paid parking garage opportunities. Sure, a parking garage can bring in thousands of dollars per day, but that’s only realized after the garage starts turning a profit. It costs about $50 per square foot Read more about 4 Ways Parking Garage Owners Can Maximize Profit[…]

Parking facility operators often worry about availability in their garages or lots, and the of electric cars, which require special charging stations at parking spots, has added another layer of complexity to the already-complex management process. Though this problem may seem oddly specific, its presence is growing: at the end of last year, more than Read more about The challenge electric cars pose to smart parking systems[…]

Finding parking in a crowded garage is already difficult enough. Good luck locating open spots when entire sections are cordoned off for renovations! It’s ironic that closing a garage for smart parking system installation could temporarily make the parking situation worse. Parking is already competitive enough — even the smallest dip in availability can trigger Read more about Smart parking system installation doesn’t have to be a drag[…]

Driving often goes together with the battle to find open parking spots. Think of a sports game at a big stadium. Among the various highs of the day, does struggling to find parking, exit the parking facility quickly and avoid post-event traffic come to mind? Do visitors show up way earlier than necessary (with the Read more about What’s driving growth in the parking management system and solutions industry?[…]