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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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Hear from Gary Carter (Director of Economic Development) and Ron Middleton (Parking Supervisor) on how the City of Clayton, MO upgraded its operations to a digital parking and enforcement solution.

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Passport’s curb management cycle encompasses defining, understanding and optimizing your curb. This process begins by digitizing existing curb assets and integrating various data sources for effective management. Visualizing curb activity, drawing insights and benchmarking against industry peers empowers cities to revise policies based on data-driven insights, fostering optimal operational scenarios. As municipalities iterate through the […]

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In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, few sectors have witnessed a more significant evolution than the parking and mobility industry. However, these innovative solutions create new challenges in terms of cybersecurity, particularly as sensitive data is increasingly shared and stored digitally. With the introduction of new technologies, traffic flow, accessibility to businesses and […]

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In a rapidly changing mobility landscape, having access to comprehensive and accurate data is critical for cities and organizations in monitoring their environment. By combining and centralizing data across multiple product sources, these reporting features offer cities a holistic view of their mobility ecosystem. In this context, cross-product reporting is essential in achieving mobility goals […]

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As pay by app parking gains popularity, several cities and municipalities are still in the process of playing catch up to the technology. Even with smartphones being around for more than a decade, many cities are still utilizing outdated coin meters: much to the chagrin of their constituents. Add to that, the loss of potential […]

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Parking violations continue to be a problem for most cities and towns. And as these cities and towns grow, so has the need to effectively manage and enforce parking via a reliable and transparent system that drives compliance and grows your revenue, and improves your team’s overall performance and experience. Passport’s digital enforcement solution empowers […]

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While the COVID-19 pandemic forced the enforcement portion of the parking industry to rethink and adapt to changing consumer preferences, the evolution of enforcement had already taken off well before then. The ability to make digital payments, for example, has made life easier not just for parkers, but also those administering enforcement. Passport’s 2022 Enforcement […]

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The demand for street, sidewalk and curb space has exploded in recent years because of the proliferation of scooters, delivery services like Amazon, bikes and ride share companies, as well as private vehicles and taxis. This increased demand for street and sidewalk real estate has created chaos at city curbs that exceeds the parameters of […]

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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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