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 As a result, owners of parking garages, lots, and areas with street parking are taking steps to transform these outdated locations into Smart Parking Facilities.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 average Marketing 101 professor would warn young entrepreneurs about the possible damaging effects when stretching a product or service line. However, Amazon’s Jeff Bezos obviously walked out of that lecture while simultaneously flipping that teacher the bird. Amazon officials have a strong hold on markets like electronics, clothing, food & package delivery, print & Read more about Amazon Again Extending Their Reach: This Time into Parking[…]
Well, not exactly. There is not really a black-top-covered, state-sized plot of land devoted to parked cars. However, new studies have revealed the increasing amount of available parking in America with a predicted square mileage big enough to cover the Garden State. Ask anyone who lives in or near an urban area and they’ll be the first to dispute the above statement. In a Read more about There is a Parking Lot the Size of New Jersey[…]
The world of parking is now bigger, smarter, and more technologically advanced than the average driver would have ever guessed. In order to meet demands of the growing $3 billion industry, conventions have sprouted to showcase parking’s shakers and innovators. On June 3, the International Parking Institute (IPI) hosted their annual parking expo in Orlando, Florida. With more than 3,500 attendees, the four-day convention drew the parking industry’s finest from Read more about Attending Conferences to Make the World of Parking a Better Place[…]
Summer has arrived. As a result, it’s important to understand one of the most common (and depressing) forms of larceny in the United States while America enters the hottest season for vehicle burglary. In 2016, Americans lost nearly $6 billion to motor vehicle theft, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month—a reminder for drivers to brush up on crime prevention, safe and smart parking, minimizing loss, and the changing Read more about Smart Parking and Practicing Car Theft Prevention this July[…]