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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.
Parking News · Nov 9
Monday Parking Briefing: Video emerges of parking lot brawl at Raiders-49ers game
Spot Check daily briefing for November 9, 2026: Video emerges of parking lot brawl at Raiders-49ers game; Chicago area parking garage workers ratify new contract; Dahua Technology Delivers Smart Parking Solution for…
Parking Guides · Nov 8
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.
Parking News · Nov 8
Sunday Parking Briefing: WVU football 1106 Texas Tech Galaxy Stadium parking lot front
Spot Check daily briefing for November 8, 2026: WVU football 1106 Texas Tech Galaxy Stadium parking lot…; 1935 Cadillac V12 Is One of Two Existing Stationary Coupes…; Florida condo EV charging: rights, approval and costs
Driveway Hosting · Nov 7
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.
Parking News · Nov 7
Saturday Parking Briefing: Kate Callen: ‘Wealthy zoo deciding to charge for parking is wrong’
Spot Check daily briefing for November 7, 2026: Kate Callen: ‘Wealthy zoo deciding to charge for parking is…; New parking garage opens as Houston’s $1.14B convention…; Disneyland inception as wild new method to patrol parking…
Parking Technology · Nov 6
When a Parking Screenshot Needs a Date Stamp
A screenshot freezes what you saw, including information that may later change.
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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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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 →
When a Parking Screenshot Needs a Date Stamp
A screenshot freezes what you saw, including information that may later change.
Read the story →
Used Electric SUVs Under $25,000 Are Here: Plan Your Parking and Charging Before You Buy
Edmunds named four used electric SUVs it recommends for about $25,000. Here's how drivers and driveway hosts can plan for EV parking and charging.
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Voting Today in Boston? Plan Your Parking and Timing
Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A little planning around parking and peak times makes Election Day quicker.
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Industry headlines
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 ↗
US Department of Transportation Allocates $200 Million to Expand Truck Parking Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced a $200 million investment to improve truck parking infrastructure across the United States. The funding will be distributed through the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant … Read on Parking Network ↗
Zorlu Enerji to Sell Electrip Stake for $147.6 Million
Turkish energy company Zorlu Enerji has reached an agreement to sell its 41.28% ownership interest in Electrip Global Limited, an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure operator, for approximately $147.6 million. Read on Parking Network ↗
Designa: Connecting Parking Access and Payment at Canal Walk
At Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town, South Africa, Designa has upgraded the parking infrastructure with the Designa platform and Designa CONNECT Series, combining on-site equipment with digital services for different parking needs. Read on Parking Network ↗
EnSight Technologies Selected to Bring Smart Parking Guidance to Southstone Yards
EnSight Technologies, in partnership with Mitchell Time & Parking, has been selected to implement its vision-based parking occupancy management and guidance system at Southstone Yards, a 45-acre mixed-use district taking shape in Frisco, Texas. Read on Parking Network ↗
Quercus Launches Qwatch to Bring SmartLPR Camera Health Insights Into Customers’ Own Systems
Quercus Technologies has launched QWatch, a new solution that gives operators and integrators direct access to health and performance information from their SmartLPR cameras through a REST API, enabling them to bring this data into their own monitoring … Read on Parking Network ↗
BG Drives: Radar vs. Induction Loops – A Smart Approach to Vehicle Detection
Reliable vehicle detection is essential for the smooth operation of parking facilities. Whether managing access to a multi-storey car park, a commercial parking area or an industrial site, barrier systems need to accurately detect approaching and … Read on Parking Network ↗
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View allNov 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…Nov 6, 2026When a Parking Screenshot Needs a Date StampA screenshot freezes what you saw, including information that may later change.Nov 5, 2026Used Electric SUVs Under $25,000 Are Here: Plan Your Parking and Charging Before You BuyEdmunds named four used electric SUVs it recommends for about $25,000. Here's how drivers and driveway hosts can…Nov 4, 2026Voting Today in Boston? Plan Your Parking and TimingPolls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. A little planning around parking and peak times makes Election…
