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July 29, 2025

Introducing the Transaction Hub: Payment Visibility Without the Headaches

By Karen Garrett, Senior Product Manager, Payments Managing payments across multiple systems used to mean bouncing between tools, chasing down reports, and hoping everything lined up. Not anymore. Passport’s new Transaction Hub puts everything in one place, from authorization to settlement, giving you instant clarity and control. Whether you’re supporting customers, reconciling revenue, or fielding […]

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May 30, 2025

Beyond The Buzzwords: How To Make ‘Customer-First’ Actually Happen

Originally published for Forbes Business Council. Written by Khristian Gutierrez, Passport CEO As businesses scale, it’s easy to lose sight of the core mission and reduce your focus on customers’ challenges. Many entrepreneurs, especially in fast-moving and innovative industries, will inevitably experience shifts in market demands that require them to reassess their approach. What’s crucial, […]

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April 16, 2025

John Peverada’s Legacy of Integrity and Innovation in Parking

An excerpt of this piece was originally published by IPMI. “Be sure to ‘get out on the street,’ listen to what customers and employees have to say, and most of all, be fair.” By Tydus Kira Mana, Client Success Principal at Passport As John Peverada officially retires after more than 30 years of dedicated service […]

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March 12, 2025

Harnessing AI for Smarter Cities and a ‘People First’ Future

Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a buzzword; it’s an ever-present force reshaping industries worldwide. Passport CEO, Khristian Gutierrez recently shed some light on how Passport has embraced AI as a catalyst to deepen our partnerships with cities, deliver innovative curb management solutions, and empower our teams to do their best work every day. Rather […]

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January 8, 2025

12 Days of Favorite Passport Features

We’re celebrating the season with 12 Days of Favorite Passport Features—a fun series where team members across Product, Engineering, Implementations, Client Success, Sales, and Support spotlight some of the tools and features that make a big impact for our partners. Dive deeper into each of the “12 Days” below, or view the full video playlist […]

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January 2, 2025

Passport’s Top 5 Most Popular Posts of 2024

Wicked transformations and cultural milestones may have stolen the spotlight in 2024, but the parking and mobility industry remained at the forefront, driving advancements that redefined urban infrastructure. In the recap below, we rank Passport’s top five most-viewed posts in 2024, and predict the trends we think will take off in 2025. 5. Clayton, MO […]

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October 30, 2024

Leading the Future of Curbside Payment Solutions

By Karen Garrett, Senior Product Manager, Payments At Passport, when we say we are the leader in curbside payment solutions, it reflects our deep expertise in helping cities efficiently manage and monetize their curb space. We provide an integrated platform that combines paid parking, enforcement operations, and payment infrastructure to offer a streamlined approach to […]

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October 22, 2024

Scaling Success: How Payments Infrastructure and Client Support Set Passport Apart

In an increasingly digital world, the ability to scale is essential for any business aiming for long-term success. This is especially true for industries reliant on efficient, secure, and scalable payment processing solutions. Passport, the technology leader in parking compliance and curbside payment solutions, differentiates itself from competitors through its unparalleled scalability and robust infrastructure. […]

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June 28, 2024

Integrated platforms for curb success: Passport’s approach

Originally published by Open Mobility Foundation in June 2024. Parking enforcement and curb management are related and often siloed aspects of a city’s approach to managing their curb. OMF members like Passport are leading the way in providing solutions for cities to manage their curb space and parking enforcement all in one platform. Learn more about these […]

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June 24, 2024

Event Recap: IPMI 2024

One of the highlights of the summer season in the parking and mobility industry is the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) 2024 Conference and Expo, a gathering of the world’s largest association of professionals in parking, transportation and mobility. Passport recently attended this year’s event in Columbus, OH and had the opportunity to connect […]

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December 28, 2023

Passport’s Top 5 Most Popular Posts of 2023

Interest rate spikes, ChatGPT and “Barbenheimer” may have swept headlines, but trends within the parking and mobility industry still garnered significant attention in 2023. In the recap below, we rank the top five most-viewed posts in 2023, and predict the trends we think will take off in 2024. 5. Introducing SpotBlock™, Passport’s Digital Meter Bagging […]

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November 29, 2023

[NPA Webinar Recap] Curb Management: Lane Changes & How On-Street Parking Is Shifting

The National Parking Association (NPA) recently hosted a webinar featuring Passport, the City of Bend and Cleverciti on curb management and how parking and mobility leaders are leveraging technology and partnerships to command their curb. Moderator Sam Warnecke, Sales Director at Passport, walked through a comprehensive model for managing the curb and invited Tobi Marx, […]

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October 30, 2023

Event Recap: Forward Summit Charlotte

Passport recently hosted its annual Forward Summit event in Charlotte, N.C., an insightful thought leadership conference where industry experts and municipal leaders gathered to learn from one another on how to manage the competing demands of the curb. Kicked off with a keynote address given by Anthony Foxx, United States Secretary of Transportation (2013-2017) and […]

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June 7, 2023

Unlocking the Data-Driven City

Originally featured as an online exclusive for Parking Magazine June 2023 Bold predictions about Smart Cities of the future provide a compelling vision of urban living on the horizon. From Paris to Miami, the 15-minute city concept is gaining traction, allowing residents to access most of their daily needs within a short walk or bike ride. San […]

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April 27, 2023

Meter and Pay Station Processing with Passport Payments

In a world where digital and physical transactions are becoming increasingly intertwined, Passport is reshaping how payments are administered. Enter Meter and Pay Station Payments: a game-changing solution that enables you to use Passport Payments to manage, view and reconcile all transactions at the curb. Passport is an expert in small transactions in the parking […]

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