The Parking Matters® Blog

Creepy, Crawly Critters by Isaiah Mouw, CAPP

Isaiah Mouw, CAPP — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:15:44 +0000

The Interstate 35W Bridge in Minneapolis collapsed into the Mississippi River on August 1, 2007, killing 13 people. After an investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), faulty design was blamed for the collapse. However, the original culprit was pigeons. Pigeon droppings contain acids and ammonia, and if not removed will eventually rust steel [...]

Parking Goes to Summer Camp by Jeff Petry

Jeff Petry — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:15:27 +0000

Many of us are starting to think about summer camps. While child care may be a prime motivator for parents seeking out camp programs, there are often other reasons they are are popular: they provide a new learning experience that promotes social awareness, fosters creativity, and nurtures independence, all under the heading of FUN! These [...]

Getting Right Already by Brett Wood, CAPP, PE

Brett Wood, CAPP, PE — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 12:15:46 +0000

One of my passions is right-sized parking. When you find others in the industry who share your views, it’s only natural to promote them and, more importantly, the great work they are doing. In my time working in the Pacific Northwest, I have been following the efforts of King County Metro Transit and the work [...]

Parking and Surgeons by Isaiah Mouw, CAPP

Isaiah Mouw, CAPP — Fri, 31 May 2013 14:37:43 +0000

A recent medical study published in the British Medical Journal Open concluded that patients place as much importance on finding a parking space as their surgeon’s clinical ability. Let that sink in for a moment. The study concluded that factors such as the parking experience, food quality, and cleanliness of the hospital are as important [...]

Extra, Extra, Read All About It by Helen Sullivan

Helen Sullivan — Wed, 29 May 2013 15:57:09 +0000

“Extra, extra, read all about it,” was the cry of newsboys on the street hawking special editions of newspapers to passers-by back when that was the main way we got our news. The media, in all its forms, is still one of the best ways to get the word out. Each year, we leverage the [...]

Game Changers by Kim Fernandez

Kim Fernandez — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:09:20 +0000

Another busy day at the IPI Conference & Expo gave attendees a glimpse into the future of parking, an afternoon of business on the Expo floor, educational sessions, and plenty of opportunity to network, network, network. The morning kicked off with the 2013 IPI Awards of Excellence presentation, where outstanding parking facilities and operations were [...]

IPI Conference & Expo Kicks Off by Kim Fernandez

Kim Fernandez — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:42:03 +0000

Record numbers of parking professionals have made the most of their time at the IPI Conference & Expo in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, taking in educational sessions, doing business on the Expo hall floor, and having fun with friends around town. Day one kicked off Sunday with the first round of education–sessions are organized into five [...]

Stockings Hung By the Chimney With Care by Bonnie Watts, CEM

Bonnie Watts, CEM — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:32 +0000

Today is a day of excitement and anticipation and nervous energy around the IPI office. It reminds me of the role of parent on Christmas, actually. The months of shopping, the dreaded Black Friday chaos, decorating the house, finding that perfect gift for loved ones, baking and preparing for the family feasts, putting together toys [...]

ADA Compliance Standards in Higher Education by Teresa Trussell

Teresa Trussell — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:15:51 +0000

I feel as if I have spent a lifetime working in higher education, specifically in the parking industry! After almost 14 years, I’ve learned that nothing ever stays the same, and you always have to be on your toes, staying on top of the latest developments. that’s particularly true in the area of ADA compliance. Policy regarding [...]

Cloud Computing and Parking by Harald Raetzsch

Harald Raetzsch — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:07:05 +0000

One of the great paradigm shifts in technology currently happening today is the use of the cloud. How it will eventually affect the parking industry is an open issue. It is already certain to affect how we store and process data and conduct business going forward. Operators and parking administrators must understand the implications and [...]