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Passport Reveals which Cities are Heating Up at the Curb this Summer

Leader in parking compliance and payment solutions finds which areas have the most curbside transactions Charlotte, NC – August 12, 2024 – Passport, the technology leader in parking compliance and curbside payment solutions, is revealing new insights into summer parking trends, including which cities have the most parking volume and how cities can address challenges […]

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Steering Chicagoland to Higher Compliance and Revenue with Total Parking Solutions, Inc.

Passport’s partnership with Total Parking Solutions, Inc. (TPS), a distributing partner for Flowbird multi-space equipment, integrates pay station hardware with Passport’s parking compliance solutions. This collaboration offers cities a holistic approach to parking and curb management, enhancing efficiencies and promoting compliance. The partnership empowers operators with a seamless platform for managing multiple parking compliance programs […]

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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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Boosting app utilization and streamlining enforcement in Portland, ME

Portland, ME is an historic seaside city with a bustling downtown district. The City typically issues more than 120,000 tickets a year and was looking to update its enforcement operations with an integrated, real-time solution that minimized manual work and maximized efficiency. Through a competitive bid process, Portland found a partner in Passport, the leader […]

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April 1, 2024

City of Clayton, MO

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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Clayton, MO

The City of Clayton, MO blends a bustling business district with charming residential neighborhoods. As the county seat for St. Louis County, the City experiences swelling populations during the day (upwards of 46,000), and is one of the only municipalities in the region that manages on-street paid parking. Partnership with Passport Like many growing urban […]

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City of Portland, ME

John Peverada of Portland, ME discusses how the City manages its mobile pay parking, parking enforcement, digital permitting and more through a single system, bringing it “out of the Dark Ages and into the 21st century.”  

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City of Bend, OR

Tobi Marx from the City of Bend, OR shares his perspectives on parking equity and the evolution of curb management.    

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December 28, 2023

Curb Management Cycle: A comprehensive model for effectively managing the curb

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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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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City of Grand Rapids, MI

Jennifer Kasper from the City of Grand Rapids, MI shares how the City is meeting the needs of its parkers by offering multiple payment options for parking.  

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Case Study

Providing more equitable parking payment options in Grand Rapids, MI

With its diverse mix of arts and culture, breweries and restaurants, and shopping and outdoor activities, Grand Rapids is a bustling city with plenty to offer. Known as America’s “Best Beer City,” Grand Rapids is the largest city on the west side of the state and sits less than an hour from the shore of […]

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Grand Rapids, MI

With its diverse mix of arts and culture, breweries and restaurants, and shopping and outdoor activities, Grand Rapids is a bustling city with plenty to offer. Known as America’s “Best Beer City,” Grand Rapids is the largest city on the west side of the state and sits less than an hour from the shore of […]

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