PARKING
P&T SETS ITS SIGHTS ON APO P&T is currently undergoing a significant endeavor that will undoubtedly elevate our reputation within the parking industry—introducing: APO. Accredited Parking Organization (APO) is a new designation for parking organizations that have achieved a comprehensive standard of excellence. IPMI sets this standard to recognize industry best practices in responsible parking management & operations, customer service, professional development, security, sustainability, and more. The APO establishes a quality benchmark by which a parking management organization conducts its business and maintains its facilities and services. Becoming an APO signifies an organization's commitment to ongoing evaluation and improvement of program outcomes by implementing industry-best standards.
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Securing the APO certification will help change our mindset to ensure the department is learning and adopting industry best practices. It will foster an organization-wide focus on improving internal efficiency and operational excellence; assure the public that our department meets national and internationally endorsed standards for professionalism, accountability, creativity, responsibility, and performance; make a positive impression on patrons and stakeholders; give confidence to the public that our department adheres to a strict code of ethics; and, not to mention, we already meet a significant number of the metrics, so, why not? Team members have already met with leadership to segment key areas and survey needs. Teams are now in the gathering and auditing process. Updates will continue to be provided as milestones are reached.
I DECK...LOADING I Deck construction continues to progress quickly. So far, the precast panel erection has been completed, and the construction team’s focus has been shifted to precast detailing, MEPs, and construction of the main entrance. With a target delivery date of April 2023, the new deck will accommodate 1,205 vehicles and hold approximately 100 surface lot spaces. Though construction has been rolling along nicely, it has not come without its hiccups--one of which being challenges in obtaining state, local, and federal approval on the future improvements planned for N. 7th St. at the I-95/I-64 interchange. You can spot the construction where the former I Lot once resided at 900 N. 7th St.
