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A sign that summer is on its way, metered parking goes into effect on Wednesday, May 1st.

The City of Long Branch has a new smart meter parking system powered by the Flowbird mobile app. The new system uses pay-by-plate, doing away with numbered parking spots and increasing the ease and options for paying. Flowbird meters will accept Cash and Credit. Apple Pay and Google Pay can be used via the app. Utilizing the app further simplifies the process by storing your credit card and plate information so you only need to enter information once. Meters are located in several areas throughout the City, including North Beach, Beachfront North, Pier Village, and on the oceanfront from Brighton to Morris Avenues.

Parking Meters Go Into Effect May 1st LONG BRANCH, NJ - A sign that summer is on its way, metered parking goes into effect on Wednesday, May 1st.

New York–based startup Voltpost has spent the past three years working on a technology package aimed at meeting those curbside charging challenges, which it’s tested in small pilot projects in New York City and Detroit so far. Last month, it announced the commercial availability of its product — a modular, street-proofed system that it hopes to deploy in cities later this year.

Can streetlights unlock big city EV charging? This startup thinks so Voltpost unveiled its new EV charging product, which is designed to tap into the electricity available in streetlights — and withstand life in urban settings.

Lebanon will be upgrading and expanding the number of parking meters in the downtown business district.

City Council approved a contract to replace the city's 146 coin-operated parking meters with automated meters that will include integration with mobile payments, secure card processing, a digital permits ecommerce solution, and a payment validation module for enforcement purposes.

Lebanon installing new parking meters downtown Aug. 14—Lebanon will be upgrading and expanding the number of parking meters in the downtown business district. City Council approved a contract to replace the city's 146 coin-operated parking meters with automated meters that will include integration with mobile payments, secure card processing, ...

There's now 1 fast charger for every five gas stations in the biggest U.S. electric car market

EV chargers are catching up to gas stations in California

Intertraffic Amsterdam, the world’s leading trade event for infrastructure, traffic management, smart mobility, safety, and parking concluded an inspiring 2024 edition with a focus on smart, safe, and sustainable mobility for all. With a vastly extended summit programme and the largest show floor in history, it was the global meeting point for senior professionals and policy makers in the mobility sector. Intertraffic Amsterdam is one of RAI Amsterdam’s flagship events and took place from 16 to 19 April 2024.

The world’s leading mobility gathering Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024 – ecosystem united for the future of mobility - ParkNews       The world’s leading mobility gathering Intertraffic Amsterdam 2024 – ecosystem united for the future of mobility     Intertraffic Amsterdam, the world’s leading trade event for infrastructure, traffic management, smart mobility, safety, and parking concluded an inspiring 2024 editio...

After agreeing their downtown paid parking program was not legally set up, the Paso Robles City Council announced plans to refund parking tickets given during a 12 month period. Even so, most people have not been paid back.

Why has Paso Robles refunded less than 3% of illicit parking charges? By KAREN VELIE After agreeing their downtown paid parking program was not legally set up, the Paso Robles City Council announced plans to refund parking tickets given during a 12 month period. Even…

On this Earth Day, Tulsa International Airport proudly unveiled additional state-of-the-art Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers located in the airport’s parking garage, which will accommodate an additional 32 vehicles. This project, which was realized through a collaboration with the Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG), Tulsa International Airport and Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO), marks a significant milestone in the airport’s commitment to embracing green technology and providing additional services for its passengers.

Tulsa International Airport, INCOG and PSO Unveil New EV Chargers, Powering 32 Additional Electric Vehicles - ParkNews   Tulsa International Airport, INCOG and PSO Unveil New EV Chargers, Powering 32 Additional Electric Vehicles   Travelers can easily make eco-conscious choices without sacrificing convenience when flying out of TUL.   TULSA, Oklahoma – On this Earth Day, Tulsa International Airport proudly unve...

EnSight Technologies’ Groundbreaking Parking Guidance Technology Goes Live in Stockton, California

EnSight Technologies’ Groundbreaking Parking Guidance Technology Goes Live in Stockton, California - ParkNews       EnSight Technologies’ Groundbreaking Parking Guidance Technology Goes Live in Stockton, California   San Diego, CA — EnSight Technologies announced today that its groundbreaking parking guidance technology has gone live in Stockton, California’s Arena, Market Street, and SEB/El Dorad...

One Parking is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Parking Logix and eleven-x® to enhance parking efficiency in the vibrant coastal city of Delray Beach, Florida. Together, they are digitizing 16 surface lots and 1,200 on-street parking spaces, radically transforming the parking experience for residents and visitors.
The new initiative, which leverages Parking Logix’s OpenSpace technology and eleven-x’s eXactpark™ system, will allow drivers to check public parking availability for on and off-street parking spaces via the city’s website. It will eliminate the frustration of reaching downtown areas and wasting valuable time searching for parking by matching drivers with available parking spots. The wayfinding project is being administered by One Parking, a leading parking management company that manages over 50,000 self-parking and valet spaces across the United States.

One Parking Partners with Parking Logix and eleven-x for Optimal Parking Efficiency for the City of Delray Beach, FL - ParkNews       One Parking Partners with Parking Logix and eleven-x for Optimal Parking Efficiency for the City of Delray Beach, FL     Delray Beach, Florida – One Parking is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Parking Logix and eleven-x® to enhance parking efficiency in the vibrant coasta...

SP+® Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP) a best-in-class technology and operations management provider of mobility services for aviation, commercial, hospitality, and institutional clients throughout North America and Europe, today announces its strategic partnership with the City of Jackson, Mississippi, to modernize and enhance the efficiency of on-street parking with a completely new and innovative system.

SP Plus Corporation to Manage New On-Street Parking System for the City of Jackson, Mississippi - ParkNews SP Plus Corporation to Manage New On-Street Parking System for the City of Jackson, Mississippi     CHICAGO, April 23, 2024 — SP+® Corporation (SP+), (Nasdaq: SP) a best-in-class technology and operations management provider of mobility services for aviation, commercial, hospitality, and instit...

Andy Syrett, the UK managing director at YourParkingSpace, said: "After witnessing the distress caused by parking app scams last year, we want to ensure that we can educate and protect our customers. These tips aren't just recommendations—they are crucial steps every driver should take to ensure their online safety."

4 tips to help you avoid parking scams that could cost thousands Last year saw a surge in scams, but there are a number of things you can do to safeguard your wallet when you pay to park your car

Move over, Tesla; there's a new EV charging leader in town.
Google-backed EV charging startup Gravity just opened its first public charging location, which the company claims will provide what Green Car Reports has labeled the "fastest EV charging in America."

Google backs revolutionary startup to make breakthrough in EV charging technology: 'Fastest EV charging in America' Progress made by Gravity, Tesla, Rivian, and other companies is crucial to reducing air pollution. Google backs revolutionary startup to make breakthrough in EV charging technology: 'Fastest EV charging in America' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Q-Free, a global leader in mobility solutions for smart city infrastructure, announced today that Mark Talbot joined the company as Executive Chair, effective April 2, 2024. He will lead the company, overseeing all aspects of day-to-day operations, innovation, sales, marketing, growth, and long-term vision. Talbot brings global leadership experience, steering Q-Free at an important time for the company as it recently transitioned to private ownership.

Mark Talbot Joins Q-Free as Executive Chair - ParkNews       Mark Talbot Joins Q-Free as Executive Chair     Talbot will lead a team of 370 people in 15 countries and is fully committed to continuing Q-Free’s growth trajectory in the smart mobility market. He brings extensive global ITS leadership and a track record of innovation and customer-foc...

“Most of these meters are at or near the end of their useful life, so that’s why we’re taking on this process now. Our schedule is to begin sometime, hopefully, in late 2024 … This will be a phased project, running probably through 2026,” Nick Gove, Boston’s transportation department commissioner, told the news outlet.

Boston is bracing for a major parking meter overhaul At this time, there is no planned increase in parking rates alongside these changes.

Barnacle Parking, the producer of The Barnacle®, an intelligent parking enforcement solution with motorist self-release capabilities, today announced its engagement with the New York City Police Department (NYPD). During a pilot program, the NYPD will assess the Barnacle’s ability to improve parking management and promote fairness and efficiency for all New York City residents and visitors.

Barnacle Parking Enters Pilot Program With the New York City Police Department - ParkNews   Barnacle Parking Enters Pilot Program With the New York City Police Department     Intelligent parking enforcement device company helps the country’s largest police municipality solve parking compliance issues while improving officer safety     EDISON, N.J. —Barnacle Parking, the producer...

Georgia-based solar companies have joined together to install an innovative solar array on top of the parking deck at Georgia Power’s headquarters in downtown Atlanta.

The collaboration represents a significant step forward in distributed, sustainable energy infrastructure. The project uses state-of-the-art canopy racking technology developed by Quest Renewables at Georgia Tech, and is powered by QCells’ 580 watt modules. Radiance Solar, LLC was in charge of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for the project.

Georgia Solar Companies Unveil New Parking Deck Solar Array At its Atlanta headquarters, Georgia Power joined with QCells, Quest Renewables, Radiance Solar to create 200 kW AC parking deck solar array.

The meters will be paid for with $1 million in federal COVID money given to the city last year, and will also help cover the cost of 25 parking enforcement staff.

Providence to install new parking meters Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said starting Thursday, the city will install new modernized parking meters.

Automakers may be pumping the brakes on EV production in the US, but charging challenges — traditionally a major hurdle to adoption — are vanishing at a rapid clip.

Almost 600 public fast-charging stations were switched on for US drivers in the first three months of the year, a 7.6% increase over the end of 2023, according to a Bloomberg Green analysis of federal data. There are now almost 8,200 quick-turn EV stations across the country, or one for every 15 gas stations. Tesla is responsible for slightly more than one quarter of them.

The US Now Has a Fast EV-Charging Station for Every 15 Gas Stations The number of public fast-charging stations for electric cars in the US increased by 7.6% in the first quarter, bringing the total to nearly 8,200.

San Francisco's parking ticket crack down

San Francisco's parking ticket crack down San Francisco parking control officers may soon be cracking down on drivers who are a little too lax in how they park.

Metropolis Parking is revolutionizing the way people park their cars in cities across the United States.
Using cutting-edge computer vision technology, Metropolis allows drivers to simply drive into a parking garage, park their car, and walk away – without ever having to pull out a ticket or pay at a machine.

The Future of Parking: How Metropolis is Revolutionizing the Industry Discover how Metropolis is changing the game with its AI-powered parking platform and $1.7B SP Plus acquisition.

EV Connect, Flash, and Qmerit—pioneers in the electric vehicle (EV) charging, parking technology, and EV implementation and maintenance fields, respectively—today announced a partnership that will accelerate the expansion of EV charging solutions by uniting an integrated charging management platform by EV Connect, the scale of Flash’s North American digital infrastructure, and the installation, integration, and maintenance services offered by Qmerit. The companies are combining these services to provide a seamless, reservable parking and charging experience for drivers while simplifying management for asset owners and operators. In doing so, the partners address the issues of management, reliability, discoverability, and usability that have slowed the nation’s transition to EVs.

EV Connect, Flash and Qmerit Partner to Set New Standard for Reservable Parking, Charging Experience - ParkNews       EV Connect, Flash and Qmerit Partner to Set New Standard for Reservable Parking, Charging Experience EV Connect, Flash, and Qmerit’s alliance will help bridge gap in charging infrastructure with a seamless, reliable and predictable driver experience   AUSTIN, TX & EL SEGUNDO, CA, April 1...

“Jason brings decades of experience and an established track record of driving innovation in our industry,” says James Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer, Duncan Solutions. “His forward-looking thought leadership will be invaluable as we continue growing our business, serving our clients, evolving our solutions, expanding our partnerships, and redefining mobility for motorists nationwide.”

Duncan Solutions Appoints Jason Sutton as Senior Vice President, Parking and Mobility Solutions - ParkNews Duncan Solutions Appoints Jason Sutton as Senior Vice President, Parking and Mobility Solutions     HORSEHEADS, N.Y. — Duncan Solutions, a full-service transportation management company and a leading provider of parking and tolling management solutions, is pleased to welcome Jason Sutton as Seni...

Edmonton EPark App Gets Axed, Replaced by HotSpot Parking

Edmonton EPark App Gets Axed, Request a Balance Refund Now • iPhone in Canada Blog The City of Edmonton is set to launch a new parking app on May 15 from HotSpot Parking, to simplify the process of paying for daily parking across the city. The changes come after feedback with the current MyEPark app set to be replaced. Until April 29, 2024, residents are encouraged to continue usi...

Park N Fly Discount Makes Long-Term Airport Parking Affordable
Park N Fly Discount, a brand new website dedicated to finding travelers the best deals on long-term parking, announces its official launch today.
Park N Fly Discount offers a user-friendly platform to compare parking options near major US and Canadian airports and cruise ports. Travelers can easily search for their desired location and parking dates to find a variety of secure and convenient parking options at a fraction of the cost of on-site airport parking.

Park N Fly Discount Launches: Save Up to 70% on Airport Parking - ParkNews Park N Fly Discount Launches: Save Up to 70% on Airport Parking       Park N Fly Discount finds cheap airport parking (US & Canada). Save up to 70% & get $7 off with launch coupon!     NEW YORK, NY, US, April 15, 2024 — Park N Fly Discount Makes Long-Term Airport Parking […]

The project is estimated to cost the city more than $288,000 and take two to three months to complete.

Over 200 parking meters, kiosks coming to Pismo Beach Parking along a portion of Price Street in downtown Pismo Beach used to be free. That will soon be changing.

Smart EV charging – accelerating electrification and contributing to cleaner air
Smart electric vehicle (EV) charging provides real-time data on charging station availability, optimizes charging schedules and provides a seamless experience. This, in turn, contributes to reducing charging uncertainty and accelerates EV adoption. It also contributes to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.

Unlocking the value of connected infrastructure for EVs The 'Automotive in the Software-Driven Era' community has identified key actions for unlocking the full potential of road transport infrastructure for EVs.

CAPE MAY — Fewer people have a cupholder full of quarters in their car these days than carry a smartphone, City Manager Paul Dietrich said in a recent interview. That makes a digital option to pay for parking more convenient for most visitors.

As parking charges took effect at the start of April, more areas of town will not have a meter or a kiosk, just a number for someone paying digitally.

Parking meters remain on the beach side of Beach Avenue, but visitors on the other side of that street will need to rely on the ParkMobile app this summer, and the kiosks on the Washington Street Mall will not be back this summer as Cape May joins the area communities moving away from physical parking payment options.

Cape May goes Digitial for some parking fees Some of Cape May’s parking spaces will be remote payment only this summer as Jersey Shore towns continue to move away from meters and kiosks and toward remote payment.

Professional Parking Technologies Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to ParkSwift North America

Professional Parking Technologies Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to ParkSwift North America - ParkNews     Professional Parking Technologies Announces Rebranding, Changes Name to ParkSwift North America     The company announced a new identity, including a new name and logo, to better reflect its commitment to helping parking owners meet their parking technology needs. Dallas, TX (April 10, 2024)...

Parking Management Company (PMC), a national parking services provider, has acquired Chattanooga-based Bird Dog Parking. PMC, a leader in hospitality and commercial parking management and tech-based parking solutions, will incorporate Bird Dog’s 33 locations in Tennessee, Alabama and Missouri into their national portfolio.
“With their dedication to exceptional service and elevating the parker experience, Bird Dog was a clear culture fit for PMC. We are excited to expand our commercial technology and valet services to new audiences across the Southeast and to welcome Brook’s and the Bird Dog team’s parking and hospitality expertise to the PMC family,” said PMC chief investment officer Tim Bewley.

PARKING MANAGEMENT COMPANY ACQUIRES BIRD DOG PARKING - ParkNews PARKING MANAGEMENT COMPANY ACQUIRES BIRD DOG PARKING National parking services provider will service 33 new locations across the Southeast NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Parking Management Company (PMC), a national parking services provider, has acquired Chattanooga-based Bird Dog Parking. PMC, a leader in ho...

Drivers have paid out £2billion a year to park in spaces operated by councils as fees are set to rise, it has been revealed.
Figures from the Department for Levelling Up show motorists paid £1.93 billion in fees and fines in the year to April 2023 - up from £1.76 billion the previous year.

Parking costs are set to soar by up to 60% despite drivers paying £2 billion a year to use council-run spaces Figures from the Department for Levelling Up show motorists paid £1.93 billion in fees and fines for parking in the year to April 2023 - up from £1.76 billion the previous year.