PIPTA is hosting a series of regional networking events for parking & transportation professionals, and we hope you can join us in Spokane, WA. In addition to topical discussions, meeting colleagues, sharing knowledge and plugging more deeply into the parking and transportation industry, we will also been dedicating a portion of these meetings to giving back to each local community in which they are held. 

Our March event will be held at Spokane International Airport. The event will conclude with a Happy Hour networking mixer at Rusty Moose.

WHO: All parking and transportation professionals

WHERE: Spokane, WA; Spokane International Airport

WHEN: Wednesday, March 12, 2025, 1:30 pm - 6:00 pm PST

WHY: Networking with industry peers, giving back to the community, tons of fun!

HOW MUCH: Free to PIPTA members; $45 to non-members

Parking & Mobility Pulse

Topic: Revolutionizing Parking Management

When: Wednesday, February 19, 2024 10:00-11:00 AM PT

Join us for our upcoming Parking & Mobility Pulse meeting to help our members and friends collaborate with industry partners in navigating our dynamic and changing industry. The PMP sessions are intended to inform, as well as build a potential operational toolkit of next steps.

Description:

In this webinar, Tobias Marx, Parking Services Division Manager for the City of Bend, and Sonny Samra, Chief Revenue Officer at Cleverciti, share their innovative approaches to making parking more efficient and user-friendly. You will learn how to leverage cutting-edge technologies, to reduce congestion, lower emissions, and boost local economies. Beyond that we will explore the importance of fair enforcement, the economic impact of effective parking management, and the role of communication in building trust within local communities.

Learning Objectives:

1. Modern Parking Systems: Advanced parking technologies reduce congestion and emissions, creating safer, efficient urban areas.

2. Fair Enforcement: Real-time detection systems ensure fair parking enforcement, increasing community satisfaction.

3. Economic Benefits: Effective parking management boosts economic growth by increasing foot traffic and local business revenue.

4. Innovation for Business Owners: Integrated parking solutions reduce confusion and ease enforcement tensions, fostering collaboration between city officials and business owners.

5. Clear Communication: Open communication and digital solutions keep parkers informed and compliant, resulting in happier communities.

Free for registered attendees.

10 am- 11 am MT / 9 am - 10 am PT

Join us for our upcoming Parking & Mobility Pulse meeting to help our members and friends collaborate with industry partners in navigating our dynamic and changing industry. The PMP sessions are intended to inform, as well as build a potential operational toolkit of next steps.

When: Wednesday, December 4, 2024 10:00-11:00 AM MT

Topic: "Swimming Upstream, Moving from the Private to Public Parking & Mobility Sector" presented by Dana Klein, City of Estes Park & Vanessa Solesbee, Dixon Resources Unlimited

Description: Parking and mobility professionals often follow a familiar path: starting in public service and then transitioning to private sector roles later in their careers. But what about those who swim upstream transitioning from private sector parking and mobility programs to public service? Or, who started in public service, went private, and then back to public service?

In this insightful session, Dana Klien and Vanessa Solesbee, both experienced parking and mobility professionals who have made the move from the private to the public sector at the Town of Estes Park, Colorado, most recently, and will explore the unique challenges and rewards of the less conventional career path. Join us and learn why some parking and mobility professionals are choosing the road less traveled—moving from private to public service, and perhaps back again.

They’ll discuss:

·      Why Professionals Choose the Shift: What drives individuals to move from private sector work to public service in the world of parking and mobility?

·      The Benefits of Working in the Public Sector: Gain insight into the opportunity to make a direct impact on the community and shape policy.

·      The Challenges Faced in Public Sector Roles: Learn about the complexities of working within government frameworks, from regulations to budget constraints.

·      Cross-Sector Skills Transfer: Discover how private sector experience brings a fresh perspective to public mobility solutions.

This panel discussion will offer a rare look at the evolving landscape of parking and mobility from two professionals who have successfully navigated both sectors. Whether you're currently in the public or private sector, you won't want to miss the chance to understand the dynamics of each sector and how they influence one another. 

Free for registered attendees.

10 am- 11 am MT / 9 am - 10 am PT

Join us for our upcoming Parking & Mobility Pulse meeting to help our members and friends collaborate with industry partners in navigating our dynamic and changing industry. The PMP sessions are intended to inform, as well as build a potential operational toolkit of next steps.

Topic: "How Can On-Street and Off-Street Parking Inventory Provide 'Digital Truth'," presented by James Waddell, VP Operations & Partnerships, Modii Inc.; Max Gesten, Mobility Specialist, Downtown Denver Partnership; Scott Burton, Curbside & Parking Principal Planner, City & County of Denver, Department of Transportation & Infrastructure

Description: Join us for this informative panel to learn how to create your digital inventory: how to capture it, utilize it to bridge the perception of parking availability, occupancy and usage, to ultimately digital clarity!  Learn to leverage technology to help form policy decisions, optimize parking management, and enhance the overall urban experience.  Let the “digital truth” set you free!

This session will provide the following learning objectives:

1. The importance of collecting a digital record of physical parking inventory;

2. How to capture parking inventory correctly; and

3. What do with digital data to make informed decisions and provide public transparency.

Fee: Free for PIPTA Members, $45 for Non-members.

1 CAPP Point

Recorded Session Here

PIPTA has been hosting a series of regional networking events for parking & transportation professionals, and we hope you can join us at our next one. In addition to topical discussions, meeting colleagues, sharing knowledge and plugging more deeply into the parking and transportation industry, we have also been dedicating a portion of these meetings to giving back to each local community in which they are held.

Our August event will be held in beautiful downtown Boise. The event will conclude with a Happy Hour networking mixer at Bardenay. 

WHO: All parking professionals

WHERE: Boise City Hall, 150 North Capitol Blvd. Boise, ID 83702

WHEN: August 13th, 2024

1:30 - 4:00 pm MT - Roundtable Session & Community service

4:15 - 6 pm MT - Happy Hour

WHY: Networking, community service, and lots of fun . We will be building care kits for the Boise Rescue Mission homeless shelters.

HOW MUCH: Free for PIPTA members; $45 for non-members

Event Sponsored by PayByPhone

Join us for a networking event with Parking & Transportation professionals and a chance to give back to the community.  Meet colleagues, share knowledge, and get plugged into the parking/transportation community while assembling care kits for charity.

This will be an educational and fun event held at the Kittelson & Associates office (Pacific Center), 851 SW 6th Avenue, #600, Portland, OR 97204 at 1:30pm

The event will be followed by a Happy Hour networking mixer at the Quality Bar, 931 SW Oak Street, Portland OR 97205.   

Care kits contain essential items for people experiencing homelessness and will be donated to Blanchet House, a nonprofit social services organization located in Old Town Portland.  All items for the kits will be provided.

WHO: All parking professionals

WHERE: Kittelson & Associates office (Pacific Center), 851 SW 6th Avenue, #600, Portland, OR 97204

WHEN: May 7th , 2024 at 1:30pm PST

WHY: Networking, giving back, tons of fun

HOW MUCH: Free to PIPTA members; $45 to nonmembers

Sponsored by Diamond Parking Services, LLC

10 am MST/ 9 am PST

Join us for our upcoming Parking & Mobility Pulse virtual meeting to help our members and friends collaborate with industry partners providing indicators to assist in navigating our dynamic and changing industry. The PMP sessions are intended to inform, as well as build a potential operational toolkit of next steps.

Topic: “How to get the Matrix working for you: How the parking industry can leverage ChatGPT”, presented by Katherine Beaty with TEZ Technology.

Description: ChatGPT, powered by the groundbreaking GPT-3.5 architecture, has emerged as a revolutionary tool for various applications. Its natural language processing capabilities have enabled it to assist businesses, researchers, and individuals in diverse domains.

As a parking operator, you can leverage ChatGPT in various ways to enhance services and provide a more interactive experience for your parking customers.

In this presentation we explore the positive applications and uses for the parking industry by leveraging ChatGPT. 

Fee: Free to PIPTA Members, $45 for PIPTA Non-Members

Questions, please contact training@pipta.org. 

Sponsored by TEZ Technology

Presentation slides here

Recorded session here

10 am MDT/ 9 am PDT

Join us for our upcoming Parking & Mobility Pulse virtual meeting to help our members and friends collaborate with industry partners providing indicators to assist in navigating our dynamic and changing industry. The PMP sessions are intended to inform, as well as build a potential operational toolkit of next steps.

Topic: "A Deeper Dive Into Parking Happiness with Bend" presented by Tobias Marx, City of Bend Parking Services Division Manager

1 CAPP Point

Free for PIPTA Members, $45 for Non-members

This PMP session is sponsored by Passport

Session slides available here

10 am MDT/ 9 am PDT

Join us for our upcoming Parking & Mobility Pulse virtual meeting to help our members and friends collaborate with industry partners providing indicators to assist in navigating our dynamic and changing industry. The PMP sessions are intended to inform, as well as build a potential operational toolkit of next steps.

Topic: "Situational Awareness & Personal Protection" presented by Travis Hargitt, Senior Field Operations Manager with FLASH Parking.

People are passionate about parking! Handling parking situations, particularly when emotions run high, demands a keen understanding of potential conflicts and emotions that can become negative. Frontline staff should be well-trained to navigate such scenarios. It is crucial to maintain situational awareness and understand how to diffuse tensions before they escalate. Protective measures, both procedural and interpersonal, are vital to ensure everyone's safety using proven strategies.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify scenarios that have the potential to place staff in harm's way.

• Learn basic tools to maintain/promote staff situational awareness.

• Acquire tools to maintain personal protection and actions to take.

Fee: Free to PIPTA Members, $45 for PIPTA Non-Members

Questions, please contact training@pipta.org. 

Free for PIPTA Members, $45 for Non-Members

1 CAPP Credit

Recorded session can be viewed here.

Passcode: *#Un#b5X

Bring your team!

Resilience is the ability to endure, recover and potentially grow in the face of stress and changing demands. While the concept of workplace resiliency isn’t new, our collective ability to fend off the effects of work stressors seems to be at an all-time low. The good news is that resilience is a skillset we can learn and develop over time. This session provides participants with an overview of the importance of developing personal and professional resilience, identifying challenging team dynamics, understanding the effects of organizational change, and the steps required to improve an organization’s responsiveness. This is an introductory-level course designed for all industry personnel and is taught by Cindy Campbell, Senior Training & Development Specialist with IPMI.

 Learning Objectives:

· Defining our individual values

· Developing Workplace Resilience

· Organizational Agility

· Team Dynamics

· Work Silos & the Effect of Constant Change

3 CAPP Credits

This session is sponsored by LPRI. Be sure to thank them for supporting PIPTA.

You are invited to join us for our upcoming Parking & Mobility Pulse meeting free of charge to help our members and friends collaborate with industry partners providing indicators to assist in navigating our dynamic and changing industry. The PMP sessions are intended to inform, as well as build a potential operational toolkit of next steps.

When: Wednesday, August 16th 10:00-11:00 AM MT

Topic: Electric Vehicles - Retrofitting Existing Parking Structures for EV Infrastructure

Session Summary: A roundtable conversation with parking agencies from Boise, ID; Boulder, CO; and, Iowa City, IA, on their recent experiences in adding and expanding charging units to their existing parking facilities. Learn from your peers on how their projects were funded, how they are measuring success, and what they learned through the process. There will also be time to ask questions and participate throughout this interactive conversation.

1 CAPP Credit

You are invited to join us for our upcoming Parking & Mobility Pulse meeting free of charge to help our members and friends collaborate with industry partners providing indicators to assist in navigating our dynamic and changing industry. The PMP sessions are intended to inform, as well as build a potential operational toolkit of next steps.

Topic: Municipal Operations – More Than One Way to Feed a Meter, a roundtable discussion with city leaders from across our region

Session Summary: A roundtable conversation with city leaders from Aurora, CO; Spokane, WA; and, Colorado Springs, CO, on how their parking operations are funded and functions: fully out-sourced, general funds, enterprise zone funding and something in between. Learn from your peers on how their operation is structured, what they wish was different, and how they are making it work for their staff and the community. There will be time to ask questions and participate throughout this interactive conversation.

View a recording of the meeting here.

10 am MT/ 9 am PT

It can happen to anyone: will you be the next victim of cybercrime?

Join us free of charge for a webinar discussing cybersecurity, presented by Katherine Beaty with TEZ Technology. Katherine is an experienced industry leader with more than 20 years of experience in operations, compliance, cybersecurity, and more.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn what the common myths and truths are when it comes to cybersecurity

• Are you prepared? What you can do to not be the next victim.

• It is not about products, its about building a process framework and we will show you where to start.

It takes a community to stay safe when it comes to cybercrime so lets all be part of the neighborhood watch when it comes to battling cybercrime.

Register today for the PIPTA Networking event in Portland, Oregon on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.

This is a networking event for Parking & Transportation professionals and a chance to talk about our favorite subject: Parking! Meet colleagues, share knowledge, and get plugged into the parking and transportation community.

The event will be held in Room 327 in the Smith Memorial Student Union Building at Portland State University from 2:30 -4:30 pm, followed by a Happy Hour networking mixer at the Library Taphouse and Kitchen, right around the corner. Thank you to Portland State University for hosting!

PIPTA members are free; $45 to nonmembers.

Register today! Please feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues and peers. We ask that everyone register to ensure we have appropriate accommodations.

Networking Forum Sponsored by REEF Parking

Register today for a fun PIPTA Networking event in Denver, Colorado. This is your chance to meet colleagues, share knowledge, and get plugged into the parking/transportation community while building bikes for charity.

 This will be a fun event held at the Denver Wastewater Management Building, 2000 W 3rd Avenue, 4th Floor conference room at 1pm, followed by a happy hour networking mixer at the Punch Bowl Social at 65 Broadway.   Bikes will be donated to the local charity, Bikes Together. 

PIPTA members are free; $45 to nonmembers.

Networking Forum Sponsored by LAZ Parking

You are invited to join us for our upcoming Parking & Mobility Pulse meeting free of charge to help our members and friends collaborate with industry partners providing indicators to assist navigating the new industry normal. The PMP sessions are intended to inform, as well as build a potential operational toolkit of next steps.

Topic: "Let's Talk Leadership" , a roundtable discussion with Matt Penney.
Session Summary: A round table conversation on what it means to be a new leader, the challenges, and ways to overcome those challenges, as well as what servant leadership is and how the path to servant leadership is achieved.  Helpful reads on leadership will be suggested to assist taking the next steps from good to great!

PIPTA is hitting the road in and we are excited to offer learning and networking in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with professionals in the parking and transportation industry. There will be roundtable and panel discussions to exchange innovative ideas and practices, and learn about innovative mobility, parking and transportation solutions. The networking event is free to PIPTA members and $45 for non-members. We hope to see you there!

Register HERE (PIPTA Members need to register with the invitation email sent on 1/6/21 to register free of charge).

Event Schedule:

12:30-1:00 pm Arrival

1:00-3:00 pm Education Session

3:30-4:30 pm Garage Tour

4:30-5:30 pm Social Hour

The educational session will include an interactive technology panel discussion and roundtable topics. The educational session will conclude with a quick walk to the City Creek Parking Garage where a tour will be conducted. The City Creek Parking garage recently went through a technology overhaul. Social hour location is TBA.

Join us free of charge for another exciting Parking and Mobility Pulse (PMP) session titled "7 Rules for Getting YOUR Message Across (Correctly) in Texts & Emails" presented by Matt Penny.

Session Summary: Miscommunication when texting and emailing at work can be all too common. Without knowing it, the same words that might be used in a phone conversation could easily be misinterpreted in these written forms. When we take the moment to consider the misunderstandings in work texts and emails, we are better able to address the challenges of 'words only' format. There are simple solutions to help us connect better with our coworkers and customers. The same steps help us avoid unintended consequences for ourselves and our organizations.

View the presentation here

Join us free of charge for another exciting Parking and Mobility Pulse (PMP) session titled "Paid Parking Confidential" - A Peek Under the Hood presented by Vanessa Solesbee, Parking & Transit Manager with Town of Estes Park.

Meeting Recording can be found here

Join us free of charge for another exciting Parking and Mobility Pulse (PMP) session titled "Developing Workplace Resilience" presented by Cindy Campbell, Sr. Training & Development Specialist, IPMI. 

Register here to receive the zoom meeting link.

Resilience is the ability to endure, recover and even potentially grow in the face of stress and changing demands. While the concept of workplace resiliency isn't new, our ability to fend off the effects of work stressors in today's climate may be more challenging than ever. The good news is that while resilience may not be inherent, it is a skillset we can learn and develop. 

This session will review the importance of developing and maintaining personal and professional resilience, encourage self-reflection, and identify resources and activities intended to improve individual resilience. 

Learning Objectives:

• Explore the importance of maintaining individual values

• Define workplace resilience

• Review the 9 habits of resilient people

• Identify "Attitude Anchors"

Register to here receive the zoom meeting link

Watch Meeting Recording Here

Topic: "Enforcement Equity and Parking Revenues" presented by a panel of experts:

Brett Rogers, Parking Enforcement Operations Manager, Seattle Police Department
Desurie Martinez, Administrative Support Supervisor, City & County of Denver
Leo Pelle, Community Vitality Parking Enforcement Supervisor, City of Boulder
Ryan Ruecker, Enforcement Coordinator, Oregon Health and Science University

Watch meeting recording here

Join us free of charge for another exciting Parking and Mobility Pulse (PMP) session.

Topic: "What's New with EV Charging & You" presented by Jim Burness with National Car Charging.

Watch meeting recording here

Please join us free of charge for another great Parking & Mobility Pulse session.

Topic: “The IT World Has Migrated to the Cloud-What About Parking Technology?” brought to you by Peter Filice with Walker Consultants.

Register here.

Please join us free of charge for another great Parking & Mobility Pulse session. Register here.

Topic: Soft Skills Speed Dating, Two Municipal and Two University Panelists. Find the match you have been searching for!

Presenters include:

Scott Bauman - Manager of Parking & Mobility Services, City of Aurora

Jeff Petry - Director of Administration of Planning & Development, City of Eugene

Ian Stude - Director, Transportation & Parking Services, Portland State University

Michael Hatchell - Operations & Project Coordinator, OHSU Transportation and Parking

Thank you to Toledo Ticket for supporting this month’s PMP meeting. We appreciate their continued support of PIPTA!

Please join us free of charge for our first Parking and Mobility Pulse (PMP) meeting of 2021!

Hosted by Kaite Justice, City Go Director for Valley Regional Transit -Boise will be discussing Innovation, Resiliency, and Equity in the Time of COVID-19, A Public Transportation Perspective. Register here.

The PIPTA Annual Business Meeting is typically held on the final morning of the annual PIPTA Conference but the 2020 conference was cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Instead, we will hold our annual meeting virtually.  The agenda for the 2020 Annual Business Meeting will include a re-cap of 2020 activities, a Treasury Report update, announcement of newly elected Board members, and a look ahead to 2021.

The Annual Business Meeting will be preceded by PIPTA's November Parking & Mobility Pulse scheduled for Thursday, November 19th at 10:00 am MST (9:00 am PST) hosted by Jake Holland with Summit Sealants & Restoration.  We'll be discussing the importance of structure repair, maintenance, and why a construction/repair/maintenance 5-10 schedule is important.  The PIPTA Annual Business Meeting will follow at 10:45 am MST. 

There is no charge to participate in either virtual meeting and all are welcome to attend.  There will be a brief, five-minute break between both meetings as follows: 

Parking & Mobility Pulse 10:00 - 10:40

Break 10:40 - 10:45 am

PIPTA Annual Board Meeting 10:45 - 11:30 am
 
We look forward to "seeing" you next week!

Hosted by PIPTA Board Member Cindy Patton with the City and County of Denver, Department of Transportation & Infrastructure . Register here.

Connect, collaborate, and know your network! Join a PIPTA Board Member facilitated discussion navigating current challenges during COVID-19. Be prepared for a 40-minute informal roundtable discussion geared toward meaningful solutions and helpful insights. Registration available soon!