You're eligible if you're an equipment and technology supplier, or a parking pro associated with a municipality, university, airport, commercial operator, consultant, hotel--you name it! If you've done some parking marketing, get recognized for your efforts! Entries are now open for a new parking industry awards program established by IPI to recognize outstanding marketing and communications programs. Judging criteria for the 2014 Parking Matters® Marketing and Communications Awards will focus on whether programs helped advance the parking profession, educate target audiences about the value of parking expertise, communicate ways to take advantage of parking and transportation options, use a parking facility more efficiently, better understand a parking technology, or otherwise create positive messaging around parking. Programs that use a wide spectrum of marketing tools, from advertising and public relations to signage, special events, direct mail, and social media, are encouraged. The deadline for submissions is April 21. Does your program qualify? Look for details, entry form, and examples of the types of programs suitable for submission at parking.org/marcomm, or contact Lauri Chudoba at marcomm@parking.org. 

 

 

The official notice and request for comment published in the U.S. Federal Register is to supplement the information, that the U.S. Mint has received to date from its stakeholders, including a meeting IPI representatives attended on March 13, 2014, on factors identified as a result of the bureau's research and development efforts on alternative metals for circulating United States coins. These factors include changes in weight, color, electromagnetic  signature, environmental impact, and transition/implementation period. 

IPI joined a coalition of affected stakeholders to monitor this action and provide comment, as any changes will significantly affect the parking industry. IPI will also host a speaker from the U.S. Mint at the 2014 IPI Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas, to provide attendees with an update on the status of these possible changes.

To read the Federal Register notice and provide comment, click here.

 

 

IPI offers special pricing for bulk order purchases of more than five courses. Contact Lauri Chudoba for more information.

 

 

This is a perfect way to show off your best project and get added visibility--and possibly a prize! Posters will be on display outside the General Session ballroom at the IPI Conference & Expo in Dallas, Texas, June 1-4, offering a walkable gallery of display boards featuring member-supplied posters and visual presentations of case studies and parking success stories. Submit your poster title by April 25. Need ideas? See a list of last year's poster submissions and winners here. To get started with your submission, click here or if you have questions, email Jean Miller. Special awards for best posters in specific categories, and new this year, Conference attendees get to cast a ballot for Best Poster!

Western Kentucky University
For: PARCS Upgrade 

 

New York State Thruway
For: Bid to Lease Parking Lots 

 

City of Hendersonville
For: Parking study 

 

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

For: Parking access/revenue control systems

 

Port of Oakland

For: Airport Parking Revenue Control System Consulting Services

 

Alaska International Airports System
For: Operation and maintenance of State-owned parking facilities

 

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Organizations can post RFPs at no charge. For more information, contact Peter Caporale at 571.699.3011. 

 

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The two-day Innovation in Mobility Public Policy Summit will bring forward-thinking transportation professionals together in Washington, D.C., to discuss new developments in shared-use mobility and foster further collaboration between governments and private sector mobility providers. Building on the successful Shared Use Mobility Summit in San Francisco last October, this event will feature panel discussions and presentations by influential mobility leaders in the public sector along with experts in the fields of carsharing, one-way carsharing, peer-to-peer (P2P) carsharing, public bikesharing, ridesharing, and technology, all sharing their experiences in bringing new transportation options to local communities. 

 

Hosted by the Association for Commuter Transpotation, Transit Center, Mobility Lab, and the University of California Berkeley Transportation Sustainability Research Center, summit participants will examine ways governments and shared-use providers can work together to create more seamless transportation systems within their communities and connect even more individuals to their services. The event will also examine the role of emerging technologies in shared-use mobility and how the public and private sectors can take advantage of them to reach a wider portion of the travelling public. 

 

The PCI Design Awards program recognizes design excellence and construction quality using precast concrete. Be a part of the search for excellence and submit your project today.

 

Visit the Design Awards website for complete information, including this year's categories and, submission guidelines, and to make a submission.

Entries are accepted in two primary categories: buildings and transportation structures. In addition to buildings and transportation, there are special awards categories: the Harry H. Edwards Industry Advancement Award, the All-Precast Solution Award, and the Sustainable Design Award. 

 

Important Dates:
May 19, 2014 - Submission deadline

Late July 2014 - Winners announced

 

All winning projects will be showcased at the PCI Convention and National Bridge Conference and be included in a summary article that appears in PCI Journal and Aspire and Ascent magazines. Together, these publications reach more than 65,000 industry stakeholders. We encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity to showcase your project!

Questions? Contact Brian Miller, P.E., LEED AP, at 312.360.3216 or bmiller@pci.org; or Jennifer Peters at 312.583.6780 or jpeters@pci.org.

 

View the 2013 and previous years' winning projects here and select the year you are interested in in the box on the left titled PCI Design Award Winners.