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FREE Webinar: Transportation Electrification and Smart Growth in the US

Register free now!

Presented by:

Chris Rall, Outreach Director, Transportation for America

Corrigan Salerno, Policy Associate, Transportation for America

Offered free to members and industry professionals in partnership with Smart Growth America

Many climate advocates and pro-climate decision-makers are focused on electrification as the primary, or even only, emissions reduction solution in the transportation sector. As transportation advocates and professionals, we know that electrification is essential but insufficient to achieve our greenhouse gas reduction goals. How do we push transportation electrification forward in a way that supports essential smart growth goals?

This webinar will be a discussion with transportation electrification experts and parking and mobility professionals to discuss how smart growth strategies should work with transportation electrification policy to maximize climate, equity, mobility, quality of life, and sustainability benefits. This roundtable will elevate strategies that are compatible with and support vibrant communities, uplifting walkability, access, transit, shared mobility, and micromobility.

Recordings will be sent to those who cannot attend in person, but may not use this webinar for CAPP application or recertification. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Review and discuss the role of transportation electrification in the content of broader mobility ecosystems and Smart Growth.
  • Understand fundamental concepts of Smart Growth that can be applied to maximize climate, equity, mobility, quality of life, and sustainability benefits.
  • Explore how featured Smart Growth strategies work to amplify and reinforce transportation electrification and other new innovative technologies and processes.

Offers 1 CAPP Point. To earn this CAPP point, attendees must attend the live webinar.  

Offers One AICP CM Credit. 

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IPMI Releases 2024 Electric Vehicle Readiness Resource Guide

IPMI Releases Electric Vehicle Readiness Resource Guide

March 29, 2024

Landmark IPMI Electric Vehicle Readiness Resource Guide shares critical benchmarks on industry preparedness and charging adoption to support national electrification initiatives.

About the 2024 IPMI EV Readiness Resource Guide
The 2023 IPMI Electric Vehicle Readiness Survey captured insights and benchmarks on the current state of EV readiness, electric vehicle supply equipment and fleet deployment industry wide.

The Cohort aggregated responses to develop IPMI's new 2024 Electric Vehicle Readiness Resource Guide. The guide offers key benchmarks, market-specific approaches, best practices, and illustrative case studies that dive into critical details and lessons learned. The guide will assist parking, transportation, and mobility owners and operators in meeting demand and efficiently deploying and enhancing EV initiatives as essential infrastructure to support transportation electrification efforts across the nation.

Download the guide here free.


Background, Industry Role, and Additional Resources
EVs and charging infrastructure are poised to transform the parking, transportation, and mobility industry. The launch of the NEVI program, along with federal, state, and local funding, policies, and programs, represents a generational opportunity for the industry to play a pivotal role to plan, deploy, and maintain required charging infrastructure to advance the adoption of EVs and electrification across the nation.

“The adoption of electric vehicles for both patrons and fleets in parking, transportation, and mobility represents a sea change in our industry,” said Shawn Conrad, CAE, CEO of the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI). “The NEVI program, along with the multitude of federal, state, and local incentives, will help support this massive initiative nationwide towards smarter cities, greener infrastructure, and greater mobility options. The International Parking & Mobility Institute has launched this survey and several programs in the areas of electrification and EV readiness for our members and the industry at large. We look forward to advancing EV adoption throughout our membership to the benefit of our members, our communities, and the nation.”

Gary Means, CAPP, IPMI Board Chair shared his perspective on our role as an organization to shape the industry's guidelines on deploying additional EV capacity: "IPMI initiated the EV Readiness Survey to collect critical data to help our members assess their readiness to deploy charging capacity for patrons and the greater communities that we serve. We are dedicated to driving the industry forward to create greater mobility choices, including support for electric vehicles. Results will be used to develop research and resources that help professionals prepare for anticipated demand, as well as enhanced services for fleets.  We encourage you to respond and share the survey with your networks so we can maximize our impact to support electrification and greater sustainability programs and policies."

About IPMI

The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is the world’s largest association of professionals in parking, transportation, and mobility — professionals who keep all of us moving. IPMI works to advance the parking and mobility profession through professional development, research and data collection, advocacy, and outreach.

IPMI is a proud member and active supporter of the CHARGE Coalition, as well as an Strategic Partner to the United States Green Building Council, Green Business Certification Institute, and the Parksmart Program, the only rating system of its kind to certify high-performing, sustainable parking structures alongside the suite of LEED rating systems.

About the EV Readiness Cohort

The IPMI EV Readiness Cohort specializes in planning, research, and innovation industry-wide to create partnerships and resources that enable IPMI members to prepare for and accommodate anticipated needs and requirements to support EVs across all segments of the industry. The small expert working group develops targeted and impactful resources of benefit to IPMI members relative to the challenge and opportunities around electrification.

Following analysis and benchmarking based on survey data, the Cohort will develop a series of essential resources to guide industry electrification, including a new educational program sharing best practices and survey results.

Free Virtual Learning Lab: How Galveston Established Texas Precedent With Ticket by Mail, presented by gtechna

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Insights on how Galveston established a precedent in Texas state laws by implementing ticket by mail.

Discover how the city of Galveston made history by establishing a groundbreaking precedent in Texas state laws by implementing the ticket-by-mail system. Galveston, renowned for pioneering parking solutions, now introduces a game-changing approach that reshapes enforcement practices. Join us to explore how Galveston’s innovative vision navigated legal hurdles to bring this transformative system to life. Learn firsthand from Butch Stroud, City Marshall/Code Enforcement Department, about Galveston’s journey, overcoming regulatory challenges, and the implications for other Texan municipalities. Dive into the conversation as we unravel the complexities of legal frameworks and unveil the next frontier in parking enforcement. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into Galveston’s groundbreaking achievements and the future of parking management in Texas!

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FREE Frontline Training: Don’t call us Meter Maids!

Everyone knows promoting parking compliance through citations is a thankless but necessary function. The notion of “meter maids” is a thing of the past, and parking teams need to be both enforcers and ambassadors to serve their community.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss the shift from parking “enforcement” to parking “compliance” and our teams’ roles in the community.
  • Learn how to effectively train your team on how to balance their roles between providing customer service and educating the public about parking regulations.
  • Leave with a plan to help prepare your staff to go out into the field confidently!

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Presenter: 

Florezel Jose, CAPP, Portfolio Manger, LAZ Parking Ltd.

Florezel Jose, CAPP, is a Portfolio Manager for LAZ Parking. She is based in the Los Angeles region and supports large complex parking enforcement and traffic control operations for LAZ. Florezel has been in the parking industry for more than 18 years, working in various roles supporting municipal parking programs.

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2024 Free Frontline Training Schedule 

December 11, 2024: Embrace Change – Reinvent Your Parking Program


  • Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required,
  • Non-member rate: $35 registration fee.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.
  • Join today and find out more about member benefits here.

 

IPMI Webinar: Planning, Design, and Construction Concerns for Modern Parking & Mobility

Presented by:

Kevin White, CAPP, AICP, Senior Parking & Mobility Consultant, Walker Consultants

Ben Henderson, PE, SE, Vice President, Kimley-Horn

John Hammerschlag, President, Hammerschlag & Co., Inc. 

Jeff Pinyot, President. ECO Parking Technologies

The parking and mobility industry continues to undergo significant advancements, innovations, and evolution. The continued advent of new and improved technology, increasing and diversifying needs of system users, the need to consider accessibility in all new and retrofit design plans…the list goes on. How is the planning, design, and construction (PDC) community responding? What are the top considerations that PDC consultants need to keep at the forefront when working on behalf of their clients? What are the top factors impacting the design of new parking facilities, and the retrofit or renovation of existing facilities?

Members of the Planning, Design, & Construction Committee will explore these questions and more. This webinar will provide vital information for any parking owner or agency that will be looking to build or upgrade their assets in the upcoming years.

Learning Objectives:

  • Discuss the biggest challenges to planning, designing, and constructing parking facilities and systems in today’s climate of technology and innovation.
  • Evaluate solutions to those challenges, and how PDC professionals are helping clients to position for current success and future growth.
  • Hear success stories of organizations that have recently built or upgraded their facilities and learn how to apply their success to your project.

Offers 1 CAPP Point towards application or recertification.

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Amplify Company Culture & Employee Engagement with Organizational Rounding

Originating in healthcare, “rounding,” can be effectively applied to parking organizations for enhanced employee engagement and operational efficiency. This specific and consistent process helps foster openness, honesty, and trusted communication. Moreover, numerous small improvements can lead to larger collective positive changes over time. Attend this session to learn about how to implement organizational rounding, best practices for utilizing it, the benefits for your department, and how to measure the results. The presenter will share the ins and outs of rounding, such including:

  • What it entails (and how does it involve a stoplight?).
  • How to incorporate the meetings.
  • Why a consistent process is key.
  • What “rounding” is not.
  • Who should be involved.
  • How to effectively implement it in your parking organization.
  • What are the benefits for your team, and how do you measure the results.

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize how rounding can be applied for initiative-taking employee engagement.
  • Explain the distinct parts of the “rounding” process, how they connect to one another and why consistency is key.
  • Illustrate how using this process within an organization can make a true difference.

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Presenter: 

Ryan Givens, CAPP, Regional Account Executive, Parker Technology

Ryan is a Marine Veteran, having proudly served for 11 years as a Transportation and Logistics Officer. Ryan possesses 20 years of leadership experience and 15 years of experience in the parking industry. He prefers to approach tasks and challenges through a collaborative and team-focused approach and was instrumental in leveraging numerous technologies while the Associate Director of Penn State Transportation Services. Ryan has also worked at NC State University Transportation and LAZ Parking.

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Register for all upcoming sessions here.

2024 Free Frontline Training Schedule 

October 9, 2024: Don’t call us Meter Maids!

December 11, 2024: Embrace Change – Reinvent Your Parking Program


  • Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required,
  • Non-member rate: $35 registration fee.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.
  • Join today and find out more about member benefits here.

 

IPMI Webinar: State of Smart Transportation – the Sequel

Presented by:

Maria Irshad, MPA, CAPP, Deputy Director, City of Houston, Texas

Casey Jones, CAPP, PMP, Senior Director of Customer Success, Flash

 

 

In 2022, IPMI created the Smart Transportation Task Force (STTF) to seek answers that would further smart transportation beyond Smart Cities. The goal is a published guide to smart transportation that identifies best practices through real-world solutions. You heard from the STTF when the initial work was presented at the 2023 IPMI Conference. For the sequel, the STTF will provide an overview of the forthcoming Smart Transportation Playbook, expected to be released in mid-2024.

In the 2023 IPMI conference presentation, the STTF asked the audience if we were on Mad Max’s Fury Road or if it was Dorothy’s yellow brick road. In the 2024 sequel, we have a playbook that will help answer the question.  The work of the STTF is defined by the many plans offered by the 2015 Smart City Challenge applicants, which envisioned positive and desirable outcomes. The lessons learned offer a meaningful path forward for organizations, entities, and communities seeking to improve mobility convenience, safety, security, equity, and resource utilization.  The task force has defined Smart Transportation as people-centered and problem-driven technology-enabled solutions in mobility management to make the movement of people and goods across all modes more convenient, resource-efficient, safe, secure, and equitable.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about the six activity pillars that provide the framework for smart transportation and best practices and challenges associated with the pillars.
  • Using examples from case studies, explore activities and technologies that have been implemented in pursuit of smart transportation programs.
  • Discuss the implications of lessons learned through case studies to explore how smart transportation initiatives may play out in the future.

Offers 1 CAPP Point towards application or recertification.

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Communication is Everyone’s Job

Good communicators are valued in every organization. Most of us don’t focus on sending or receiving clear information, even though effective communication is the cornerstone of our professional relationships. The message may be as simple as “I am going on my lunch break,” or it may be complex technical instructions to keep the payment platform up and running. In either case, poor communication can lead to messy results. The lessons learned in this course will help you get your point across and develop skills to understand others without sending a dozen emails in each direction.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explore how to decode the communication you receive.
  • Develop professional communication skills of clarity and purpose.
  • Differentiate among electronic communication essentials.

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Presenter:

Jon Forster, CAPP, Parking and Mobility Planner, Fishbeck

Jon Forster, CAPP, has worked in parking management and customer service for over 30 years. He has hands-on experience with parking operations, organizational management, and strategic planning. He enjoys teaching, mentoring, and helping people find roles that fit their skills. Mr. Forster believes that people are the key to strong organizations and that a healthy culture, challenging work, and support from leadership make great teams.

View IPMI Member Profile. 

Register for all upcoming sessions here.

2024 Free Frontline Training Schedule 

August 14, 2024: Amplify Company Culture & Employee Engagement with “Organizational Rounding”

October 9, 2024: Don’t call us Meter Maids!

December 11, 2024: Embrace Change – Reinvent Your Parking Program


  • Member Rate: Free; pre-registration required,
  • Non-member rate: $35 registration fee.  Click the register link above to attend as a non-member.
  • Join today and find out more about member benefits here.

 

IPMI Webinar: Driving Innovation: The AI-Powered Evolution of Parking

Presented by:

Carmen Donnell, CAPP, Managing Director, North America at PayByPhone

Nick Mazzenga, Associate, PE, Kimley-Horn & Associates

 

In our rapidly evolving technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is taking center stage. This presentation from the IPMI Technology Committee delves into the exciting realm of AI and its implications on the parking, transportation, and mobility industries. We will explore how AI is poised to revolutionize the way we approach parking.

Review a fundamental introduction to AI, shedding light on its historical progression and the key principles that underpin its capabilities. A significant portion of the talk focuses on how AI is already being harnessed within the parking and mobility sector. We’ll delve into current applications, such as predictive parking availability, autonomous vehicles, and smart traffic management, illustrating how AI is enhancing efficiency and convenience for users.

Examine the potential future impacts of AI on parking. AI promises to transform the parking landscape, making it more responsive, sustainable, and user-friendly. However, it also presents challenges, including privacy concerns, data security, and job displacement. Join us in this insightful journey into the future, where AI and parking intersect, shaping a more intelligent and sustainable parking, transportation, and mobility industry.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the fundamentals of AI, including insights into its historical development and the core principles that drive its capabilities.
  • Explore current applications of AI in the parking, transportation and mobility industry.
  • Describe both Challenges and Concerns including privacy, data security and potential role changes.

Offers 1 CAPP Point towards application or recertification.

REGISTER HERE.


IPMI Launches Parking & Mobility Accessibility Survey

IPMI Launches Parking & Mobility Accessibility Survey

October 18, 2023

IPMI has just issued a new national survey to capture critical benchmarks and data on the state of the industry’s policies, programs, and practices on accessibility in parking, transportation, and mobility operations and programs.

We are seeking your feedback as professionals in the industry across all market sectors. The survey should take about 15 minutes to complete, and includes questions designed to measure industry performance, assess current practices, and identify barriers and challenges as we plan for greater mobility and accessibility for all patrons.

Take the IPMI Parking & Mobility Accessibility Survey Now.

Improving Accessibility Across the Board

Although the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act made discrimination against people with disabilities in transportation illegal, ensuring sufficient accessible parking remains an ongoing challenge. Municipalities face a daunting challenge; they must provide accessible parking for disabled patrons, meet the growing demands of an aging population, and tackle widespread abuse to ensure that spaces are available for those who need them.

 

For millions of Americans with mobility disabilities, the inability to park near destinations can be a frequent occurrence that profoundly affects their ability to lead independent lives.

According to the Accessible Parking Coalition, of which IPMI is a founding member:

  • 69% of people with disabilities have problems finding accessible parking.
  • 96% say parking availability is important to leading an independent life.
  • 52% have decided not to make a trip because of concerns about finding parking.
“Improving accessibility and equity in parking, transportation, and mobility operations is critical to our organization, our Board of Directors, our membership, and the industry at large. IPMI founded the Accessible Parking Coalition to improve accessibility for disabled patrons, increase transportation options, and ensure available spaces to meet their transportation needs, securing greater access to economic opportunity, healthcare, and community services.

 

The IPMI Accessibility Task Force is developing meaningful benchmarks, resources, and best practices to improve accessibility for all patrons. This survey is our critical next step to provide current research to form the foundation of our efforts to improve transportation mobility for patrons requiring accessible parking and related resources.” 

 

Shawn Conrad, CAE, CEO
International Parking & Mobility Institute

About the IPMI Accessibility Task Force

IPMI is committed to improving access and equity across parking, transportation, and mobility programs. We recognize that every city’s regulatory structure, operations, needs, and demands will differ – but the challenge of greater accessibility for disabled patrons is nearly universal. The expert working group develops targeted and impactful resources of benefit to IPMI members and our industry at large to improve accessibility in parking and transportation programs nationwide.

About IPMI

The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is the world’s largest association of professionals in parking, transportation, and mobility. IPMI represents cities, municipalities, academic organizations, transit providers, commercial operators, and service providers and suppliers that support the parking, transportation, and mobility industry. In a recent survey, members represented more than 100,000 parking facilities, millions of spaces in the United States, and thousands of on-street operations.