As cities begin to re-open and parking operations return to normal, many are beginning to resume parking enforcement activities. While cities enter full revenue recovery mode, many are looking for ways to save money and future proof their enforcement and parking operations. A digital parking enforcement solution can help cities earn back lost revenue, operate […]
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We are all learning how to navigate the world around us as the country reopens in the wake of COVID-19. In times like these, with so much uncertainty and fear, innovation must become more than a buzzword – it must become a way of life. This is certainly true when it comes to running governments […]
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The parking industry is undergoing a transformation. Shared physical hardware provides opportunity to contract and spread COVID-19. This new reality requires that we not only reconsider the dynamics of parking but also the policy and solutions that allow the entirety of the operation to safely be executed. For the health and safety of both parkers and […]
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Passport recently hosted a panel discussion, moderated by Greg Hammermaster, parking payments expert at Passport, that explored the subject of cashless parking payments and the rapid adoption during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Greg was joined by Dennis Pedrelli, CEO of Chicago Parking Meters, LLC and Bill Dobbins, SVP Business Development of Visa for the engaging conversation. […]
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As cities look for ways to reopen safely and protect their communities Passport has opened its APIs to allow mobile app developers to help solve the health risks posed by one of the dirtiest city surfaces. The current global pandemic has ushered in a challenging new reality, and cities are looking to embrace innovative technology […]
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A word from our CEO, Bob Youakim: COVID-19 has changed the world. And in this new world, cities can’t afford to reopen parking meters. If they do, the most vulnerable citizens in our communities risk exposure to COVID-19. Passporters left our office six weeks ago, and we haven’t been back. In that time, the municipal […]
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Passport surveyed various city leaders across the country and asked how they are adjusting their mobility strategies in response to the pandemic. See the results and key takeaways on how the cities we surveyed are preparing for the new normal: Survey results: How are cities’ operations being affected by the COVID-19 outbreak? from passportlabs What […]
Read MorePassport recently hosted a virtual panel discussion, moderated by Stephen Goldsmith, advisor to Passport and professor of Government at the Harvard Kennedy School of Public Policy, that explored the path to city recovery post COVID-19. Stephen was joined by thought leaders from around the country for a conversation on the transformation of the mobility industry, […]
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Parking payment processing is a key part of your parking operation, yet it can become complex very quickly. How many payments vendors do you have in your ecosystem? Are they optimized for your environment or acting as a barrier? Can you easily add a mobile app or wallet for your users’ convenience or are your […]
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Drivers can easily pay to park from their smartphones Hood River, Ore. (March 5, 2020) — The City of Hood River announces the launch of the mobile parking payments app, Passport Parking, for downtown parking. With this digital upgrade, residents and visitors can now conveniently use mobile pay parking through their smartphones. Drivers can simply […]
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