Officials at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN have invested $3.4 million in red and green lights just in time for the Holiday Season. In most cases, lights of this color variety are strung for decoration and general aesthetic. However, the largest mall in the United States plans to put their investment to use Read more about Mall of America is Embracing the Smart Parking Industry[…]
While living on American soil, it’s easy to forget that life in foreign countries happens without Trump tweets and Football Sundays. So, when the conversation drifts to drivers parking their cars—the belief is that this is a hassle all over the globe. With worldwide vehicle sales breaking records, why would parking not be an issue Read more about How The Parking Experience Varies Around the World[…]
With the passing of Thanksgiving 2018, the nation has entered the busiest time of year for shopping and travel. More than half of the American population—165 million people—hit stores both online and retail from Black Friday to Cyber Monday. Unquestionably, these stats make up a large portion of this season’s holiday shopping, however reports show Read more about Parking Industry Taking Advantage of Black Friday and the Shopping Season[…]
The era of Smart Parking has only just begun, however the technology and software needed to make parking more efficient is currently being installed worldwide. As a result, owners of parking garages, lots, and areas with street parking are taking steps to transform these outdated locations into Smart Parking Facilities. “Experts now believe that Read more about The Future of Autonomous Vehicle Parking[…]
The days of cheating the system for free parking may be limited for drivers in the Garden State. A bill that is currently working its way through the Senate would allow NJ municipalities to use smart parking meters that can capture photos of vehicles. The reason for these photographer-meters? Currently, drivers everywhere know that there is always Read more about Bill Would Equip NJ Towns With Smart Parking Meters[…]
On July 16th, 1935 the world’s first parking meter was installed in Oklahoma City, OK. The Magee-Hale Park-O-Meter Company was born and citizens across the city began to feel the benefits of regimented parking. Prior to this newfound technology, people parked willy-nilly and local businesses suffered when potential customers couldn’t find an open space. Fast Read more about Parking History: How the Industry Joined the 21st Century[…]