IPMI Announces 2024-2025 Certification Board of Directors The new slate of directors takes effect following the IPMI Conference & Expo on June 9-12, 2024. FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA: The International Parking & Mobility Institute is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 Certification Board of Directors. The association held elections in April 2024. The 2024-2025 Certification Board of Directors will begin its term at the conclusion of IPMI’s 2024 Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Columbus, Ohio, June 9-12. Sam Veraldi, CAPP, VP Mobility Sales, FLASH, will take over as C ..read more

  IPMI Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors The new slate of directors takes effect following the IPMI Conference & Expo on June 9-12, 2024. FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA: The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is pleased to announce its 2024-2025 Board of Directors. The association held elections in April 2024. The 2024-2025 board will begin their term at the conclusion of IPMI’s 2024 Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Columbus, Ohio, June 9-12. Alejandra “Alex” Argudin, CAPP, Chief Executive Officer, Miami Parking Authority, will begin her first year of ..read more

  Propark Mobility Promotes Ben Johanning to Senior Vice President   Hartford, Conn. – Propark Mobility announced today that Ben Johanning has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President. “Ben Johanning is the ideal fit for this Senior Vice President position,” said Stephen Duffy, President of Propark Mobility. “With his history of proven success, we are confident that he will play a pivotal role in driving our company’s continued growth and success. His leadership and expertise will undoubtedly help Propark reach new heights and continue to provide exceptional service to ..read more

EVPassport and Associa Partner to Deliver an Integrated Charging Solution to Managed Communities   North America’s largest community association management firm strikes a strategic partnership with the nation’s most reliable charging network to enhance ESG objectives and improve community amenities.   LOS ANGELES – April 02, 2024 – EVPassport, the most reliable EV charging network in the United States, and Associa, the leading provider of community management services throughout North America,  announced a strategic partnership to provide next-generation electric vehicle (EV ..read more

The Village of Tinley Park, IL, adds mobile payment option for parking with Passport.   Tinley Park, Ill. —  The Village of Tinley Park, Illinois is introducing a new, easy-to-use mobile payment application for parking, Passport Parking. The app is powered by the leader in unified parking and curb management, Passport, and allows users to pay for and manage their parking sessions seamlessly through their smartphones. After downloading the free app from the App Store or Google Play, a user enters the respective zone number, license plate number and the desired length of time for par ..read more

Populus Awarded Parking and Curbside Management Contract through Sourcewell to Support SMART Grant Recipients   Cities can leverage the cooperative purchasing power of Sourcewell to advance their curb management strategies. SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Populus, the global leader in curb and mobility management solutions, is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Sourcewell Curb Management Contract. This contract signifies a significant milestone in Populus’ mission to assist cities in managing the future of mobility and the ever-growing congestion at the curb. Populus will deliver th ..read more

University of Tennessee, Knoxville Names Tanara Teal-Tate as Executive Director of Parking and Transportation   Tanara Teal-Tate, a natural leader with a proven record of innovation and collaboration over her 24 years of experience in the parking industry, has been named the Executive Director of Parking and Transportation at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. A Memphis native, Teal-Tate arrives in Knoxville having spent nearly six years as the Director of Parking Operations for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she oversaw all facets of a comprehensive transportation infras ..read more

Infotraffic Inc. Becomes System TV New name, new brand, new website After months of dedicated work, we are thrilled to unveil our new identity, System TV. Our goal has been to craft a modern brand, accessible to anyone aiming to enhance visitor engagement and boost profitability. This rebranding in no way alters our commitment to our clients; we remain steadfast in delivering top-notch dynamic signage solutions with real-time content, empowering them to broadcast compelling and useful messages to their audience. However, this rebrand is tailored to better align with the needs of our clients i ..read more

Don’t Let the Old Man In   By Roamy Valera, CAPP In the wake of Toby Keith’s passing, the world mourned the loss of a country music legend. His departure sparked introspection, prompting me to reflect on the passage of time and the changing roles we assume in life. For years, I reveled in being the “young one” among my peers, accustomed to affectionate monikers like “young man” or “kid.” But lately, those titles have faded, replaced by reminders of my advancing years. At gatherings, I now find myself introduced as “pops” and proudly wear the mantle of grandparenthood. Even my inbox echoes ..read more

Paying Tribute to Scott Kangas, CAPP   By Shawn Conrad, CAE Scott Kangas, CAPP, a long-time colleague of many, recently passed away. The IPMI community will always be grateful for the kindness and mentoring he shared with many of his peers throughout his long career in parking. Scott volunteered on numerous industry committees and councils and was a founding leader of the Minnesota Association of Parking Professionals. In 1994, he received his CAPP certification and mentored many to earn their CAPP and make parking their career. Scott had a wealth of parking knowledge and experience from ..read more