Thus Chicago Parking guru John Hammerschlag describes the parking marketplace in Chicago. He goes on “It’s a much more competitive business than it once was.” The quote comes from an article in Chicago Business concerning the trials and tribulations of … Continue reading →

  Actually, this sign is fairly clear. Can’t park from 11-1 on Friday for Street Cleaning. 2 hour parking 8 to 5 Monday – Saturday including holidays, unless your have a district 7 permit and then I guess you can … Continue reading →

Shelly came to the PT offices for a meeting this week. When it was over, we asked for her parking ticket so we could validate. She said “Oh, I took Uber, the parking here is so confusing.” She would rather … Continue reading →

Do inanimate objects take on a life of their own? If not, why does your car run better after a car wash? Doesn’t you cell phone work better after you have given it a good cleaning? Does you laptop run … Continue reading →

I have written before about how where one lives and works can affect how they see the world. Nothing can exemplify this more than Silicon Valley.  The folks up there are surrounded by technology, EVs, and a constant barrage of … Continue reading →

There is a discussion going on over at the IPMI message board concerning bike lanes and how to keep people from parking there are blocking the lanes for Bicyclists. Fair Enough. It seems, however, that the District of Columbia has … Continue reading →

It’s Labor Day Weekend. The traditional end of summer. Time for BBQs, a quick last mini vacation, and to prepare for the year to come. The Dog Days of Summer are past. It’s time to get back to work and … Continue reading →

Over at Power 2 Go, Keith Jones expresses concern that mergers and acquisitions and the influx of venture capital money into the parking operations world may affect the way operators see their customers. His concern is that once VC money … Continue reading →

We receive news releases daily. More and more they are using complex terms in an effort, I think, to obfuscate. See I did it right there. I used a complex word (obfuscate) when a simple one, like blur, muddle, confuse, … Continue reading →

Help Wanted –Advertising Sales Parking Today is increasing its extremely successful sales program. We are seeking an experienced salesperson to work with our Advertising Sales Manager. Experience in the parking industry helpful. Experience in advertising is not necessary. We will … Continue reading →