Municipal Parking Operations

Who Should Attend

This seminar is designed specifically for parking professionals with municipal operations, municipal and institutional parking and city administrators, commercial operators, parking consultants, security professionals, and others affiliated with parking, both public and private.

The topics presented cover areas important to your operations in terms you are familiar with. Other professionals will be on hand to discuss their operations and trends and share ideas and experiences with you. The instructors are recognized experts in their fields who have devoted significant time to providing timely, interesting and informative sessions for you.

Registration includes two full days of intensive technical sessions, ShopTalk discussion groups, all seminar materials, exhibits, continental breakfast, a luncheon, refreshments, and an evening reception. Fees increase after July 25, 2003. Registration should be made in advance and payment should accompany the registration form. If the seminar is canceled for any reason, fees will be refunded. If unable to attend, registrant must notify IPI at least ten days prior to the seminar to receive a refund.

Registration Fees

Delegates
IPI members $225; Non-Members $325;
Non-Members Representing Member
Organization $250.

Exhibitors
IPI Members $375; Non-Members $525.
*Exhibitor fee includes one full registration and table top or self-contained “pop-up” exhibit space, not to exceed 6 feet in width.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh
1000 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
412-281-3700

$119.00 Single/Double

Hotel reservations should be made by July 16, 2003.

IPI has made arrangements for a special room rate for participants in this seminar. Be sure to mention that you are attending the “IPI Seminar” to receive this reduced rate.

Program

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

8:30 a.m.
Registration
Coffee Service
Exhibits Open

9:00 a.m.
Welcome, Introduction and Program
Notes

9:05 a.m.
Building Blocks of Parking Administration
Understanding the role of parking administration in your operation and ensuring all employees understand those roles is key to a successful program. All employees must know who all the players are, how they fit in and how
these roles affect the entire operation.

10:30 a.m.
Break

10:45 a.m.
Forecasting Demand for Rate Setting and Staffing
How to analyze current usage and staffing to forecast the future needs of your parking operation and to determine if you have the right rate structure? How do you determine what rates to set and what the staffing needs will be for any new facility you bring on-line?

12:00 noon
Exhibits Open

12:30 p.m.
Luncheon

1:30 p.m.
Parking Privatization: Pro vs. Con
The question of whether or not to privatize is being raised all across the country, especially in these economic times. Whether it is better to bid out parts of an operation or the entire parking program has been asked repeatedly. This session will address both sides of the issue, so bring your concerns and questions.

3:00 p.m.
Municipal Parking and the Business Community
It’s a marriage not always made in heaven for many parking operations. The business community does not understand the importance of enforcement or just chooses to be another vehicle that targets parking rules and regulations. A strong integrated, working relationship is necessary for the two to co-exist. Learn what can be done to bring about harmony.

4:00 p.m.
ShopTalks
Small/Medium Cities
Large Cities

6:00 p.m.
Evening Reception
Exhibits Open

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

8:00 a.m.
Registration
Coffee Service
Exhibits Open

9:00 a.m.
The Planning Process for Special Event Parking
Basic overviews of the planning process involved in achieving successful parking for any type of event. Gain answers to all those unanswered questions: Who are the players? What are the costs? Personnel needs? Signage requirements to direct parkers efficiently? Revenue Control needs? Advertising?

10:30 a.m.
Valet Parking Downtown
How do you set-up valet parking in a municipal setting? Should you outsource? Are there alternatives? What services can and should be offered to community businesses?

12 noon
Lunch on your Own

1:30p.m.
Tour of Pittsburgh Parking Facilities
Hosted by the Pittsburgh Parking Authority