2019 Year in
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our industry saw a tremendous amount of evolution in 2019, and the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) was a leading force. Thanks to the dedication and involvement of our members, IPMI focused on growth and looked ahead to ensure a seat at the table long into the future, no matter what changes are ahead (and there will be many). It was a banner year for connecting with colleagues and resources, and the future is very bright. Join us for a look back at the year’s highlights.
From the Board of Directors We at IPMI are proud of the accomplishments and achievements of 2019— a year when we launched new programs, revamped some existing ones, and fully embraced our role in a growing, evolving industry. We issued the Call for Volunteers this past summer, and our members responded in force. Thank you to the hundreds who are serving on a committee, task Enjoy this look back and visit parking-mobility.org for more information about anything included in this Year in Review. We’re looking forward to a terrific 2020! —David Onorato, CAPP Chair, IPMI Board of Directors Executive Director, Pittsburgh Parking Authority
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force, or working group to advance our mission and industry.
Resources, Resources, Resources! IPMI’S NEW INSIDERS’ GUIDE TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT highlights the many resources and formats for professional development. Be sure to check out our YouTube channel for a year’s worth of micro-learning—watch and share videos on professional development and the skills you need to succeed. While you are there, check out the wildly popular IPMI version of “Carpool Karaoke!”
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THE ALLIANCE FOR PARKING DATA STANDARDS released Version 2.0 of the documents for public review mid-2019. Be on the lookout for the final release of the global standard, designed to spur innovation in our industry and streamline data-sharing across platforms around the globe.
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MAKING THE MOST of your membership? Industry members can be sure they are thanks to the new Insider’s Guide to IPMI, which outlines member benefits and the value of being part of the world’s largest association for parking and mobility professionals.
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THE IPMI-LED Accessible Parking Coalition (APC) published a 24-page guide of ideas, case studies, and inspiration for parking and mobility professionals to make accessible parking more accessible. Resources continue to grow on the APC website: accessibleparkingcoalition.org.
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OUT OF DANGER A new IPMI partnership teaches frontline parking professionals to deescalate conflict and defend themselves if necessary.
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IPMI OFFERS PUBLICATIONS to launch community relations programs related to teen driver parking education, heatstroke prevention, senior parking safety, and suicide deterrence. Visit parking-mobility.org to download all of them.
IPMI BECAME a strategic partner of The Parking Podcast, spent reading released twice a Parking & Mobility month on multiple IPMI LAUNCHED A NEW online this year platforms. Our social Career Center in media channels were very December, offering free busy—follow us @IPMINow job and resume postings everywhere. And the all-new Parking for all members. Post your & Mobility magazine was introduced job at parking-mobility.org today to rave reviews in June. and find your next rock star!
Making Connections IPMI’S 2019 CONFERENCE & EXPO in Anaheim, Calif., brought together thousands of parking, transportation, and mobility professionals for four jam-packed days of networking and professional development! IPMI hosted our Transportation Camp, offering participants the chance to lead a mission-critical discussion about the revolution in mobility. The Expo floor was bursting at the seams with leading-edge products, technologies, and suppliers, as usual, with a new Start-Up Pavilion featuring innovators and entrepreneurs.
OFFERING INSIGHT into various aspects of leadership, this year’s sold-out Leadership Summit, held October 3–4 in Pittsburgh, Pa., provided industry leaders with a unique opportunity for education, networking, and professional development. Sessions incorporated an engaging and collaborative environment, encouraging discussion and follow-up conversation inside and outside the classroom. Look for registration details for the 2020 Leadership Summit, Oct. 8–9 in Raleigh, N.C., soon.
IPMI launched new online learning courses in 2019: • Fundamentals of Parking & Mobility. • Parksmart Sustainability Solution Series 2. • Sustainable Purchasing through Cleaning Procedures (article/quiz). • Sustainable Mobility Is Changing the Parking Industry, with article/quiz.
• Environmental Sustainability. • Wellness. •T hird Party Certifications and Parking.
IPMI IS ACCREDITED by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET). IPMI complies with the ANSI/IACET Standard, which is recognized internationally as a standard of excellence in instructional practices. As a result of this accreditation, IPMI is accredited to issue the IACET CEU.
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Professional Development and Learning
IN NOVEMBER, IPMI convened leaders from cities around the country to dive into the unique and myriad challenges cities face to manage the curb, launch new tech, and create smart cities. NYCDOT led the inaugural event as our host city, and IPMI partnered with C2SMART of the New York University School of Engineering. Attendees will release a report, offering insights and takeaways in 2020, so stay tuned!
IN OCTOBER, industry professionals came together for IPMI’s first Midwest Regional Parking & Mobility Conference in Omaha, Neb. The conference brought together parking, transportation, and mobility professionals for two days of education sessions, networking, and professional development opportunities. Stay tuned for 2020 event dates and registration.
EVERYTHING REALLY IS BIGGER IN TEXAS— including the 2020 IPMI Conference & Expo! Visit the new Smart Cities Pavilion featuring some of the most progressive mobility programs in the world. Register for the IPMI Mobility Workshop, where you take center stage, or sign up for professional development courses: the UVA Leadership Course or Mission Critical: Essential Management Strategies & Skills. The opening event promises to give you the taste and flair of San Antonio—as well as a terrific high-energy opportunity to network. Earlybird registration closes February 10! #IPMI2020 Visit IPMI. parking-mobility.org for details and to save your place.
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to Forum by IPMI members.
In addition to a robust offering of online courses and training, IPMI’s team of trainers fanned out to train industry professionals in up-close and personal, face-to-face training sessions and classes. And training happened anywhere with particular growth in South America.
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of education offered at the 2019 IPMI Conference & Expo.
IPMI MEMBERS networked like never before all year long on Forum, the association’s online community for members. Thousands of posts, conversations, and shared resources led to serious networking and connectionmaking. Join in at forum. parking-mobility.org.
Credentials and Certifications IPMI LAUNCHED a new CAPP Exam and new suggested study resources, CAPP exam crosswalk, CAPP Candidate Handbook, CAPP Resource Guide, and new online practice exam! Visit parkingmobility.org/capp. Tag a colleague who should be a CAPP, or sign up to take your career to the next level.
ACCREDITED PARKING ORGANIZATIONS (APO) abound! IPMI celebrated new APOs at the 2019 IPMI Conference & Expo. Apply to be an APO—the deadline for recognition at Conference closes February 1, 2020. Visit parking-mobility. org/apo. Interested in becoming an APO Site Reviewer? IPMI launched an online instructor-led blended learning course for this. See the calendar at parking-mobility.org for 2020 course dates. Pursuing APO for your organization? The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2020, to celebrate your accomplishment at the 2020 IPMI Conference & Expo.
IPMI Awards & Recognition IPMI launched revamped and rebranded programs for Awards of Excellence, Professional Recognition, and Marketing. We added new categories, expanded existing ones, and created more opportunities to share your best people, projects, and programs. Celebrate our winners at the Conference, and plan ahead for the 2020 awards programs.
Parternship and Involvment IPMI ACCOMPLISHED
a lot in 2019, and none of it would have been possible without the involvement and dedication of hundreds of volunteers and active members. For your insight, your time, and your willingness to work to advance this profession and this association, thank you. It’s our honor and privilege to work with you.
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IPMI CONTINUES TO GROW and build relationships with strategic partners in our industry. This year, we partnered with the Smart Cities Expo World Congress to share events in both Barcelona, Spain, and the first smart cites event in Atlanta, Ga. Representatives shared and gained insights at these highly visible conferences in mobility. We continue to foster our relationship with the United States Green Building Council, the Green Building Certification Institute, and Parksmart, participating in Greenbuild this past November and connecting with major players in the high-performing green building movement. IPMI shared key insights with the Global Parking Association Leaders at the European Parking Association conference in Malaga, Spain, this fall. Be on the lookout for more strategic partnerships with transportation research organizations in 2020 designed to share up-and-coming research in parking, transportation, and mobility.