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 to pack the roads at rush hour are now parked at home, sitting idly like sleeping tigers. But even though you’re probably saving a lot of money on gas right now, there are still things you should do to keep your car healthy. Here are some tips for maintaining your unused car while we al ..read more

*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 of own, you might be wondering about parking enforcement. After all, if you’re not going anywhere, it’s basically impossible to move for street sweeping. Below are some Los Angeles parking updates to help you navigate this difficult time as we all work together to prevent the spread of CO ..read more

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 on some of the beautiful ways people have honored the late Lakers great Kobe Bryant in the last month. Kobe Bryant tribute at LAX Gateway Pylons. Photo: Mayor Eric Garcetti, FacebookPurple and Gold In the days following the tragedy, landmarks across LA lit up in Lakers color ..read more

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 And if you do already offer valet, you may be frustrated with outdated management methods.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 a valet can be just as easy and cost-efficient as traditional parking. By integrating Pavemint’s cashless payments, license plate scanning, digital car retrieval requests, vehicle tracking and more, you can offer a superior valet experience to everyone–employees ..read more

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 catch up. Even if you can’t afford an electric vehicle, there are small changes you can make to your lifestyle that can help you be part of the solution.  Make sure your car is running efficiently Tire Pressure Did you know that when your tires are under-inflated, your car’s engine has ..read more

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 of the most creative notes people left behind for bad parking and gathered them here for your entertainment. 1. Lumbergh from Office Space will do the talking We’ll talk about the TPS reports later. 2. The summoning of the ferocious Potato Clan It must have taken a lot of time and skill to cr ..read more

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. What’s not quite clear is how cities will change to accommodate them. Two questions that seem to come up, again and again, are: How will it affect parking? And how can we keep up as parking operators? Future-proof your parking management systems Parking l ..read more

If you haven’t had to fly in the last few months, you may not have experienced the new policies regarding taxis, Uber and Lyft at LAX. As of October 29th, rideshares and taxis cannot pick up rides on the curb. Instead, travelers must take a shuttle from their terminal to a designated rideshare pick up lot called LAX-it (pronounced LA Exit), located outside Terminal 1. The waiting area is outfitted with phone charging stations, restrooms, and food trucks between 5 AM and 1 AM and staff are available to help with loading and unloading luggage. Though I’m sure you’ve heard that it’s been a rough ..read more

Los Angeles is home to 4+ million people and spans 500+ square miles. Filled with entertainment, incredible food and an abundance of unique destinations, it’s easy to get lost in LA. However, one aspect of exploring our city comes with its fair share of problems, namely, transportation. Whether you’re visiting or you live here, you’re likely all too familiar with the lack of public transportation, surging rideshare prices and expensive parking tickets. That’s why, to help make your life (and adventures) easier, Pavemint and Getaround have teamed up to offer discounts to customers using both ap ..read more

This week, Pavemint released an update to our iOS parking search design! The new look makes it easier than ever to select the times of your reservation, and also more intuitive to search for parking based on where you’re headed. We added a Nearby Events feature so you can book event parking seamlessly, and even find out about the cool stuff going on near you! Here’s a peek at the new look: New Parking Search Layout When you first tap the search bar, you’ll see nearby venues, events, neighborhoods, airports, or beaches. If you tap Events Nearby, you’ll see a list of upcoming events near you ..read more