Paid parking, digital parking enforcement, and payment processing solutions now powered by Passport’s platform Port of Hood River, Ore. (March 2, 2026) – The Port of Hood River, Oregon has partnered with Passport to modernize how parking is managed across the community. Through Passport’s platform, the Port now operates paid parking, parking compliance, and payment […]
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We’re proud to share that Passport has been named to the GovTech 100 for the 10th consecutive year. Published annually by Government Technology magazine, the GovTech 100 is the market-leading list recognizing the top 100 companies in government technology. This recognition reflects a decade of partnership with the public-sector agencies we support. Built with and […]
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Whether a city is just beginning its digital journey, refining existing operations, or ready to take on what’s next, meeting them where they are is how real partnerships are built. That belief has guided Passport from the start, and it continues to shape how we operate, grow, and support the communities we serve. In 2025, […]
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The future of automated parking enforcement is already here. What once relied on officers walking routes and marking tires has evolved into a spectrum of guided, directed, and automated photo enforcement methods that help cities improve compliance, accuracy, and efficiency. Each approach plays a role in how technology is reshaping parking operations across the country. […]
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Originally published for Forbes Business Council. Written by Khristian Gutierrez, Passport CEO Companies, organizations and governments face a common dilemma: How do you encourage a market deeply accustomed to “the way things have always been” to embrace more modern, digital solutions? This challenge is especially acute in government technology: Some systems range from 23 years to 59 […]
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By Adam Kriegel, VP Business Development & Partnerships Our industry is at a crossroads. Another in-person conference, another hot take from a vendor on stage, looking right at Passport and asking us to share our private user data. While some private companies are publicly pushing the narrative that citations via email provide a way to […]
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Passport recently touched down in Indianapolis for the 2025 National Parking Association (NPA) Convention and Expo, where we connected with clients, partners, and peers to explore the innovations shaping the future of mobility and parking. The annual event brought together thought leaders from across the industry to exchange ideas, showcase new solutions, and highlight the […]
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Free parking has long been seen as the default – a public good that should always be available and convenient. But free parking isn’t really free as municipalities pay the price in hidden costs with congestion, lost revenue, and limited access to valuable curb space. Spaces often remain occupied all day by the same vehicles […]
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Originally published for Forbes Business Council. Written by Khristian Gutierrez, Passport CEO As leaders, we’re often trained to look outward during transitions: strategy, market trends, customer behavior and so on. But the real differentiator, especially in uncertain times, lies within the shared values, assumptions and behaviors that define how a team works through ambiguity, pressure and […]
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By Brittany Yokley, Group Product Manager When most people think of automated parking enforcement, words like “friendly,” “helpful,” or “supportive” probably aren’t the first that come to mind. But that perception is exactly what forward-thinking cities are working to change. Today’s municipal leaders are reimagining how curb management can better serve communities through smarter technology […]
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