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Parking Guides · Nov 12
Make the Last Five Minutes of Arrival Less Complicated
The last five minutes of a trip often contain the most small decisions.
Parking News · Nov 12
Thursday Parking Briefing: Sacramento County raises parking rates at downtown garage starting in 2027
Spot Check daily briefing for November 12, 2026: Sacramento County raises parking rates at downtown garage…; Downtown business and drivers share mixed feelings after…; Parking lot impatience leads to gun charges after woman…
Driveway Hosting · Nov 11
The Shared-Driveway Departure Conversation
Before a shared driveway becomes part of a guest parking arrangement, talk about departures.
Parking News · Nov 11
Wednesday Parking Briefing: Driver says his EV was towed while charging in a parking lot
Spot Check daily briefing for November 11, 2026: Driver says his EV was towed while charging in a parking lot; 49ers, Raiders fans get into nasty brawl outside of Levi's…; Jacksonville International Airport opens 3rd parking garage…
Parking Technology · Nov 10
What a Parking Confirmation Should Help You Answer
A parking confirmation is a set of instructions as much as a receipt.
Parking News · Nov 10
Tuesday Parking Briefing: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport plans multistory parking garage with up to…
Spot Check daily briefing for November 10, 2026: Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport plans multistory parking…; Parking rates at Downtown Sacramento county garage set to…; Sacramento County employees exempt from downtown parking…
Parking Guides · Nov 9
Create a Backup Plan Before the First Garage Turn
A backup parking plan is most valuable while it is still boring.
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From the Spot Check desk
Make the Last Five Minutes of Arrival Less Complicated
The last five minutes of a trip often contain the most small decisions.
Read the story →
The Shared-Driveway Departure Conversation
Before a shared driveway becomes part of a guest parking arrangement, talk about departures.
Read the story →
What a Parking Confirmation Should Help You Answer
A parking confirmation is a set of instructions as much as a receipt.
Read the story →
Create a Backup Plan Before the First Garage Turn
A backup parking plan is most valuable while it is still boring.
Read the story →
The Coat-and-Bag Test for a Winter Parking Choice
A parking option can look convenient on a map and feel quite different when everyone is carrying coats, gifts or overnight bags.
Read the story →
A Holiday Guest Parking Message With No Guesswork
A visitor arriving at a house should not have to guess whether the empty-looking part of the driveway is theirs.
Read the story →
Industry headlines
Goldbeck Parking Services Expands Its Portfolio with Three New Parking Facilities Offering More than 1,200 Parking Spaces
Next year, the company will take over the operation and management of three parking facilities in Cologne, Meppen, and Hamburg. The new mandates encompass a total of more than 1,200 parking spaces. Read on Parking Network ↗
Get My Parking Appoints Two New Directors to Lead AI PARCS Sales Across North America
Get My Parking (GMP), an AI-first global parking technology company, today announced the appointments of Chris Franzen and Jimmy Quijada as Directors of Sales, AI PARCS, North America. Franzen will be based in Seattle and lead GMP’s commercial … Read on Parking Network ↗
Peter O’Halloran Appointed CEO of Payzone, Returning to the Company After Two Decades
Payzone has named Peter O’Halloran as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Jim Deignan, who has been with the company for 27 years. The appointment marks a return to the business where O’Halloran began his career in financial … Read on Parking Network ↗
Drifter World: The Intelligent Airport Starts on the Ground
An airport can have advanced parking systems, accurate flight information and detailed terminal maps, yet still leave passengers piecing their journey together. Where should I park? Which entrance should I use? How do I find my gate? Read on Parking Network ↗
EFAFLEX: Smart Doors for Security and Efficiency
For the Canton of Schwyz Road Traffic Department, safety is not only the top priority when testing vehicles. The operational business, such as at the Pfäffikon test site, must also run safely and efficiently. Read on Parking Network ↗
TNS Helps Businesses Increase Payment Acceptance with Smart Routing
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has enhanced its Payment Orchestration platform with smart routing capabilities that help businesses improve payment performance, optimize transaction costs and maintain greater control over how payments are processed. Read on Parking Network ↗
Survision: Critical Infrastructure & NIS2 in Germany – What ANPR Suppliers Need to Know
The KRITIS umbrella law and the NIS2UmsuCG have been in effect in Germany since 2025 and 2026, respectively. Here's what that means specifically for operators of critical infrastructure and their ANPR camera suppliers. Read on Parking Network ↗
Munich Airport Secures €4.6 Million in EU Funding to Digitalise Airport Operations
Munich Airport has received €4.6 million in European Union funding to support the digital transformation of its airport operations. The investment will help Flughafen München GmbH (FMG) introduce a more integrated approach to operational data … Read on Parking Network ↗
Dahua Technology Delivers Smart Parking Solution for Messequadrant Graz in Austria
A comprehensive smart parking solution from Dahua Technology has been successfully deployed at Messequadrant Graz, a mixed-use development in Austria that combines residential, retail, and office spaces with the nearby Graz Trade Fair (Messe Graz). Read on Parking Network ↗
Royal Schiphol Group Plans to Double Its Stake in Maastricht Aachen Airport to 80%
Royal Schiphol Group has submitted an offer to the Province of Limburg to increase its ownership of Maastricht Aachen Airport (MAA) from 40% to 80%. The proposed transaction would make the airport operator the majority shareholder, while the province … Read on Parking Network ↗
CAVU: Tap Air Portugal – Evolving the Airport Experience Beyond Parking
About TAP Air Portugal TAP Air Portugal is Portugal’s flag carrier, connecting customers across an extensive international network from its Lisbon hub and airports across the country, operating across 90 destinations globally. Read on Parking Network ↗
ERA200 by Stagnoli: Innovation and Made in Italy Combined Into a Single Traffic Light for Traffic Management
With its more than 40 years of experience in designing industrial signalling solutions, Stagnoli is presenting the ERA200, the next-generation traffic light which is redefining traffic and logistics management standards. Read on Parking Network ↗
DESIGNA: Parking at Mermaid Quay, With Flexibility Built In
At Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay, Designa UK delivered a parking system for Goldbeck Parking Services GmbH that combines License Plate Recognition (LPR) with a QR code fallback. Completed in July 2026, the project covers entry, payment and exit. Read on Parking Network ↗
EYSA Acquires ParkTrade, Strengthening Its International Position in Pay-Per-Use Infrastructure Solutions
The acquisition complements Tecsidel’s tolling technology with dedicated services in identification, compliance enforcement and revenue collection, strengthening EYSA’s end-to-end offering. Read on Parking Network ↗
HUB: Why the Future of Parking Is About the Performance of the Entire Asset
Ticketless parking can make an arrival easier. A successful operation carries that experience through the entire visit: finding the right space, receiving the right rate, applying a validation, and leaving without confusion. Read on Parking Network ↗
German Handball International Rune Dahmke Joins Peuka as Partner
German handball international Rune Dahmke is joining Peuka as a partner. The Kiel-born European champion and Olympic silver medallist is backing Peuka's vision of reliable arrivals, while the company launches new app features and goes live in more German … Read on Parking Network ↗
Dahua Technology Opens European Technical Service Center in Hungary to Strengthen Localized Support
Dahua Technology, a world-leading video-centric AIoT solution and service provider, has officially opened its European Technical Service Center in Hungary, marking an important step in strengthening localized technical support and after-sales services … Read on Parking Network ↗
Arrive Expands UK Presence with Launch of New Office in London Focused on Mobility Data for Cities
New London office will provide a base for the development of Arrive’s global mobility platform, supporting cities with AI powered insights to remove friction from urban journeys. Global mobility platform Arrive, the company behind the mobile paid … Read on Parking Network ↗
Rome Fiumicino Airport Plans €9 Billion Expansion to Accommodate 100 Million Passengers
Aeroporti di Roma outlines a 20-year development programme featuring a new terminal, fourth runway, improved transport connections and environmental initiatives. Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) has presented a €9 billion investment programme to expand Rome … Read on Parking Network ↗
SKIDATA: Smart City Rijeka – Connecting Parking, People and Urban Mobility
Rijeka, one of Croatia's largest cities, is setting an example for connected urban mobility. Together with SKIDATA and local technology partner ECCOS, the city has brought parking management, real-time availability information and EV charging services … Read on Parking Network ↗
Orikan Joins EQT in Next Phase of Growth as Acquisition Completes
Orikan, a leading provider of integrated parking, enforcement and compliance technology solutions across Australia, New Zealand and North America, today announced the completion of its acquisition by BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership (the “MMG … Read on Parking Network ↗
TKH Security: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport Selects Park Assist for a Smarter Parking Experience
Finding a parking space shouldn’t be a stressful part of catching a flight. For travelers arriving at a busy airport, knowing where to find an open space can make a big difference in how smoothly their journey begins. Read on Parking Network ↗
How Sunshine Coast Airport grew revenue by up to 30% With Cavu
About the client Sunshine Coast Airport is the gateway to Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, connecting travellers with one of Australia’s most popular coastal destinations, welcoming 1.8 million passengers in FY26. Read on Parking Network ↗
Stagnoli: ERA200 – The New Frontier of Traffic Lights in Accordance With EN 12368
In the world of traffic signalling, the ERA200 is the most advanced technological expression of traffic lights designed to offer superior performance, constant reliability and maximum safety. Every detail has been developed to ensure full compliance with … Read on Parking Network ↗
Unity5: Beyond Pay-to-Park – Turning Spare Spaces into New Income
Most car parks have quiet times. A town centre site might fill on Saturdays and sit half empty on a Tuesday morning. A leisure car park might be busy in the evenings and quiet during the working day. Pay-to-park only earns when… Read on Parking Network ↗
EYSA: mowiz TRUCK and Repsol Open a Secure Lorry Park in Zaragoza
mowiz TRUCK, EYSA's operator of secure lorry parks, and Repsol, the Spanish energy group, have opened a new secure parking facility for heavy goods vehicles at Zaragoza Plaza, one of Spain's leading logistics hubs. Read on Parking Network ↗
Portier Parking Guidance Technology Enhances Guest Experience at Turning Stone Resort Casino
Portier, a global provider of intelligent parking guidance solutions, has completed the installation of its Portier SONIC parking guidance system at Turning Stone Resort Casino’s new South Parking Center in Verona, New York. Read on Parking Network ↗
Quercus Technologies: Moving Intelligence to the Edge – How SmartLPR Simplifies Parking Infrastructure
AI-powered license plate recognition directly inside the camera is changing how parking systems are designed and operated. With SmartLPR, Quercus Technologies eliminates the need for external recognition servers, helping operators and integrators … Read on Parking Network ↗
Unity5: 1,900+ Locations – Mapping the MiPermit Network
If you run car parks in the UK, there’s a good chance your drivers have already parked with MiPermit somewhere else. The app runs at more than 1,900 parking locations across the UK, in over 300 towns and districts: more than 1,300… Read on Parking Network ↗
Cross-Border Parking Enforcement – How DEMONDO Supports Parking Operators Across Europe
As international mobility continues to shape the European parking industry, managing outstanding parking claims involving foreign-registered vehicles remains a challenge for many operators. DEMONDO specialises in helping parking businesses address these … Read on Parking Network ↗
Meet the Next Generation of T2 Multi-Space Parking Meters – A 7-Inch Display, Payments in Seconds and Modernized Software
Your parking meters may be the only part of your parking program a parker ever touches. They have to be easy to read, quick to use, and dependable in every season. Starting now, both T2 Pay Stations, the T2 Luke® Cosmo and… Read on Parking Network ↗
Flash: Express Pay Enters Its Next Stage of Growth
Two years ago, Flash and Arrive launched Express Pay to make parking simpler. Activate once through ParkMobile or ParkWhiz, then use your license plate to enter, exit, and pay automatically, no ticket needed. Read on Parking Network ↗
Electrify America Launches Its Largest EV Charging Hub in Orlando, Florida
Electrify America has expanded its public EV charging network with the opening of a new charging hub in Orlando, Florida. Featuring 24 charging points capable of delivering up to 350 kW each, the facility is the company's largest charging location to … Read on Parking Network ↗
BG Drives: Managing Access at Campsites
Campsites have particular requirements when it comes to access control. From arriving guests and delivery vehicles to pedestrians and cyclists, different types of traffic need to be managed safely and efficiently, often within the same entrance area. Read on Parking Network ↗
Stagnoli Expands Into the USA With MaterialHandling247 – Signalling and Lighting Solutions for the US Market
With more than 40 years of experience in the design and production of industrial signalling solutions, Stagnoli is strengthening its presence internationally and on the US market through the MaterialHandling247 portal, a reference platform for the … Read on Parking Network ↗
European Experts Invited to the First ITS Africa Conference 2027
The first ITS Africa Conference (ITSAC 2027), taking place 9–10 March 2027 in the Cape Winelands, South Africa, will connect European expertise with government officials, transport professionals and industry leaders from across the region. Read on Parking Network ↗
CSL Group Acquires SIMPL Wireless to Bring Critical Connectivity® to North America
CSL Group, the leading global provider of Critical Connectivity®, has acquired SIMPL Wireless, the US-based IoT eSIM connectivity provider. The acquisition gives CSL a North American home and gives customers connectivity that is simple, fast and … Read on Parking Network ↗
Holiday Extras and Travix Announce New Partnership to Bring Airport Parking and Lounges to Millions of Travellers Across Europe
Holiday Extras, Europe's leading travel extras specialist, and Travix – part of Trip.com Group – have announced a new partnership that will bring airport parking and lounge access to Travix customers across five brands and multiple European markets. Read on Parking Network ↗
Tallinn Airport (TLL) Parking to be Transformed by Entringo
Tallinn Airport is moving to fully ticketless parking, with the old system being replaced step by step in the upcoming weeks. Paper tickets are gone. Number plate recognition takes over, backed by the best technology by Adaptive Recognition and several … Read on Parking Network ↗
2027 ITS World Congress Opens Call for Contributions
ERTICO – ITS Europe announces the opening of submissions for the Technical Programme at the 33rd ITS World Congress in Birmingham, UK, inviting researchers, academics, transport professionals, policymakers, and industry experts from around the … Read on Parking Network ↗
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View allNov 12, 2026Make the Last Five Minutes of Arrival Less ComplicatedThe last five minutes of a trip often contain the most small decisions.Nov 11, 2026The Shared-Driveway Departure ConversationBefore a shared driveway becomes part of a guest parking arrangement, talk about departures.Nov 10, 2026What a Parking Confirmation Should Help You AnswerA parking confirmation is a set of instructions as much as a receipt.Nov 9, 2026Create a Backup Plan Before the First Garage TurnA backup parking plan is most valuable while it is still boring.Nov 8, 2026The Coat-and-Bag Test for a Winter Parking ChoiceA parking option can look convenient on a map and feel quite different when everyone is carrying coats,…Nov 7, 2026A Holiday Guest Parking Message With No GuessworkA visitor arriving at a house should not have to guess whether the empty-looking part of the driveway…
