The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in major changes in practically every industry. Parking is no exception. In fact, every day-to-day experience and activity is different, for better or worse, as we share in this time together. As various industries have been forced to adjust to this new way of life, we center our focus today…Continue Reading “6 Ways COVID-19 Has Impacted the Parking Industry”
Across the nation, local governments are responding to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases. As hospitals deal with surges in new patients, once again parking garages are being transformed into care centers. In fact, Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada opened their converted makeshift COVID-19 ward late last week. The project, which was first planned back…Continue Reading “Parking Lots Serve As Makeshift Hospitals During COVID-19 Surges”
Over the last eight months, our day-to-day lives have changed a lot. Maintaining social distancing would have sounded like gibberish at this time last year. But now, everywhere we go floors are marked to remind us to keep a safe distance– six feet or three meters– from people nearby. As long as we stay vigilant,…Continue Reading “Maintaining Social Distancing in Parking Lots”
Most of us expect our experience at a parking lot, whether it’s a trip to the grocery store or a long-awaited event, to be a simple one. We don’t generally think about how the parking lot works or what makes it desirable. Instead, we often view it as a means to an end. Still, there…Continue Reading “The Top 10 Features Customers Look For in a Parking Lot”
Pavemint Senior Account Executive Josh Sternlicht is the host of a new podcast: the Parking Launch Podcast (PLP for short). In the latest episode of The Parking Launch Podcast, he leads a discussion about the effects of COVID-19 on parking technology. Tune in to hear the group discuss: How COVID-19 is affecting the parking industry…Continue Reading “Listen Now: The Effects of COVID-19 on Parking Technology”
We all knew this day would come. As of today, October 15, 2020, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has resumed parking enforcement and impounding. This is what you may be ticketed or impounded for: Residential street sweeping Expired registration on a vehicle Overnight/Oversize parking districts Peak/rush hour and gridlock zone parking restrictions Ticket/tow…Continue Reading “Update: Los Angeles Parking Enforcement is Back”
From food and retail to parking, every industry has had to offer contactless transactions this year. Customers demanded it. And a nationwide coin shortage made it even more necessary. But is it a trend that will outlast the COVID-19 pandemic? Spoiler alert: contactless transactions are here to stay. What are contactless transactions? Any payment between…Continue Reading “Contactless Transactions are Here to Stay”
How much does it cost to build new parking? Deciding whether to build a multistory garage, outdoor lot, or underground parking structure all play a role in determining the final price tag. Beyond that, a lot of other factors can affect how much you actually end up spending when you start your project, and they…Continue Reading “The Cost of Building New Parking”
People in cities throughout the US and beyond continue to stay home, doing their part to contain the spread of COVID-19. It may be the only time in history you’ll be doing everyone a favor by binge-watching Tiger King on Netflix. Meanwhile, freeways are clear and parking lots are empty. All those cars that used…Continue Reading “Tips for Maintaining Your Unused Car”
*All Los Angeles parking updates are as of March 20th, 2020. We will do our best to update you with new information as it becomes available. As of Thursday, March 19th, Los Angeles County asked that all residents stay home except for essential travel. If you’re like more than 60% of Angelenos and rent instead…Continue Reading “Los Angeles Parking Updates During COVID-19”