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”
For the last month, basketball lovers around the world have paid tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and the seven other people who lost their lives in a helicopter crash on January 26th. An especially iconic figure in Los Angeles, Kobe was an inspiration to athletes and fans everywhere. Let’s look back…Continue Reading “Honoring Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Icon”
In this age of ever-evolving technology, valet has changed from a luxury amenity to a standard service. If you don’t already offer it, valet might seem too expensive and complicated to implement. And if you do already offer valet, you may be frustrated with outdated management methods. However, with the right suite of tools, operating…Continue Reading “How to Offer a Superior Valet Experience”
Across the US, cities big and small are working to make it easier for people to get around without a personal car. Still, it’s a slow process to raise the funds and develop the infrastructure. If you’re concerned about the carbon footprint that accompanies car ownership, you don’t have to wait for your city to…Continue Reading “How to Be an Eco-Friendly Driver (Without an EV)”
We’ve all seen it. A giant pickup truck crammed into a compact space. A Porsche parked diagonally across two spaces. Someone’s bumper hanging two feet into your driveway. It’s maddening. But have you ever been so fed up that you took your frustration to paper and left a note for the culprit? We found ten…Continue Reading “The 10 Most Creative Notes Left Behind For Bad Parking”
Public interest in self-driving cars is not new. In fact, the first-ever self-driving car toured through Milwaukee in 1926! Now almost 100 years later, companies like Google and Tesla are perfecting the technology that will make autonomous vehicles (AVs) the norm. It’s already clear that AVs are going to change the way people move in cities….Continue Reading “How Parking Operators Can Keep Up in the Age of AVs”
