April Showers Bring Out the Customers It’s finally April. And despite the adage about rain, people are actually eager to get out and enjoy the weather. Chances are it’s a lot nicer than the long winter months were. Flowers are in bloom. Spring is in the air. And people are coming out of hibernation. After…
DetailsThere are 423 national park sites across the U.S. There are countless more state and local parks sprinkled across the landscape of beautiful North America. Already popular with people eager to enjoy the great outdoors, the pandemic has made the nation’s parks even more sought after. But are parks accessible to everyone? Or is insufficient…
DetailsWe’re in the thick of winter, which once again seems like it’s here to stay. People are ready for a break, whether it’s to head to warmer climates for some sun or out onto the slopes to make the most of the snow. Airports are full of people heading out for a welcome respite from…
DetailsAre Your Lots Ready for Spring? Last year saw record numbers of people heading out to enjoy the outdoors. Parking lots that could generally keep up with demand were suddenly swamped. With much else closed, parks and green spaces offered a healthy break from the monotony of life and work at home. Now, as much…
DetailsIf you manage or operate city parking lots, you may be left scratching your head wondering why certain lots are always full while others have spots that sit empty no matter what. What if there was an easy way to fill those spots to maximize your parking resource and increase revenue? Empty spots don’t benefit…
DetailsTinsel and Lights Your downtown streets will probably soon be bedecked to welcome the joy and brightness of the holidays. But that’s not all you need to do to encourage locals to patronize your city’s shops and restaurants. If people don’t have anywhere to park, they aren’t likely to head downtown, no matter how bright…
DetailsYour staff wants to get to work on time. They leave their houses with ample time, track the best route before they leave, and maybe even finish getting dressed in their cars. But what goes wrong between then and when they rush into work 20 minutes late? Companies don’t want to lose the productivity of…
DetailsFor lots that sell parking permits, selling the right number can be tricky. Chances are even if you sell a permit for every single spot in your lot, your parking facility will never be full. Why not? People do things other than park (shocker!). They travel, visit the dentist, take time off, some even visit…
DetailsCan You Trust Parking Ratios? Many developers decide how much parking to build for a new project based on parking ratios. But in today’s world, many people choose alternate forms of transportation like biking, ride hailing services, public transportation, and even sometimes their own two feet. Parking ratios haven’t been updated to reflect our changing…
DetailsAre Your Spots Paid for? As more lots move from gated & controlled to self-directed payment, asset owners are often left to wonder: are parkers always paying for their spots? Is non-compliance an issue? How often, when, and where? For smaller lots, a quick manual check of car dashboards can ensure that drivers are paying…
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