In the mountain town of Missoula, Montana, the University of Montana serves just over 10,000 students with a lean parking team of six full-time employees. With only 4,500 parking spaces and constant demand, operational efficiency is everything. That’s why the university turned to Passport to modernize its antiquated parking systems and simplify financial operations – […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Charlotte, N.C. (Oct. 24, 2023) — Inc. Business Media today announced the second annual Power Partner Awards, honoring B2B organizations across the globe that have proven track records supporting entrepreneurs and helping organizations grow. Passport, the leader in unified parking and curb management, is one of the companies recognized in the software development category. All […]
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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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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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Passport recently hosted a webinar where we discussed the current payments landscape and how the parking industry is adapting to changing consumer preferences to provide alternative payment options. Moderator Jim Stanley, VP of Payment Sales, led the panel discussion around the importance of offering these alternative payment options and how to implement more inclusive payment […]
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Managing violations for rental cars could take a city tons of hours and full-time employees. Additionally, a majority of citations issued to rental cars often go unpaid. To help combat that, Passport has now integrated with VERRA — a processor for rental car agencies such as Hertz, Avis and Budget. VERRA either pays the citation […]
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