Parking Spaces

Resources for parking professionals.

T2 PARCS Pay-on-Phone Provides a Smooth Payment Experience at Texas A&M, Reducing Parking Garage Congestion

Texas A&M students want to park as close as possible to class, and often opt to use the university’s gated visitor garages rather than permitted student parking spaces. With twenty minutes in between classes, traffic flow in the garages needed to be quick and smooth for students.

T2 Leadership Spotlight: Maggie Vercoe

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s the perfect time to spotlight one of our extraordinary leaders, Maggie Vercoe, T2 Senior Vice President of Customer Experience, whose journey is truly inspiring.

T2 Helps Allentown Parking Authority Transform Enforcement Operation into a Modern Wonder of the Parking World

Allentown Parking Authority Enforcement Manager, Oswaldo Tosado, CAPP, proudly takes us through a typical day in the lives of APA’s enforcement officers, showcasing a dedication to community and how the powers of the UPsafety PE Solution are harnessed at every turn.

Employee Spotlight: Zac Boyd, CAPP, CPP

We spoke with Zac Boyd, CAPP, CPP, T2 Account Manager, to learn more about his discovery of an unexpected love for parking and his genuine appreciation for the industry and its people, today.

Leadership Perspectives: Reflections from Black History Month

Throughout the month, I’ve enjoyed reflecting on several stories highlighting the amazing contributions and achievements made by Black individuals in the past and present. I am always incredibly amazed at the brave individuals who have faced barriers and while I feel optimistic, there’s still so much work to do.

T2 Holds Engaging Meeting of the Minds to Empower Customers, Excel their Parking Operations

2024 got off to a great start for T2 Systems, promising to exceed customer expectations and deliver more transformative, all-in-one solutions to parking operations in the year ahead. In January, we held two important summits at our homebase in Indianapolis, where employee superheroes assembled to chart our course for 2024 and celebrate the successes we had in 2023.

T2 Citation Services Helps Generate Additional Revenue for Affordable Parking and Expansion Projects at University of Oklahoma

Additional revenue through T2 Citation Services helped fund parking expansion at University of Oklahoma, as well as keep permits and citations affordable. T2 handled their collections efficiently with an emphasis on excellent customer service, just the way they wanted.

Parking Perspectives: Creating a Future-Focused Operation with New Parking Tech

If you’re thinking the time is right to upgrade your parking operation, here are essential considerations for finding the right technology to address your needs today and in the future.

T2 Connect 2023 Releases the Magic of Our Community

From insightful learning sessions to fun networking activities, each moment of T2 Connect 2023 was a testament to the dedication, passion, and warmheartedness of our T2 community.

T2 Connect 2023: Know Before You Go

T2 Connect 2023 is next week in Orlando! We can’t wait to see you for shared training, learning, networking, and fun. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for Connect!

Value of T2 Connect Keeps Getting Better: CAPP Points Now Offered

We’ve worked with International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) to award you Certified Administrator of Public Parking (CAPP) points for attending selected Connect sessions. What you can earn from our conference just continues to expand!

Employee Spotlight: Vanessa Sentel

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Vanessa Sentel, Senior Account Manager.

Creating Lasting Change at T2 Connect and Beyond

Over the years, it’s become a tradition for us to organize drives for charitable causes as part of our T2 Connect conference. Giving back to the communities where we live and work is not just the right thing to do, but it’s the essence of who we are as an organization.

Making Your Case to Attend T2 Connect 2023

Need to get the nod from your boss before registering for T2 Connect 2023? Here are 3 talking points to help make your wish their command.

5 Reasons Why You Should Attend T2 Connect 2023

Connect is the event you never want to miss, as it can offer everything your heart desires. Here are 5 things you can expect to experience this year.

Employee Spotlight: Poppy Guloien

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Poppy Guloien, Regional Sales Manager.

T2 Simplifies Municipal Parking and Enhances City Experience

The steps Lancaster Parking Authority took in 2017 were especially big, when the City of Lancaster and its police handed over residential parking permit and parking enforcement responsibilities to LPA. The parking system was in dire straits, and it needed to be repaired.

4 Ways to Future-proof Your Parking Operation

4 Ways to Future-proof Your Parking Operation

Think about the progress and technological innovations in the parking industry in the last decade. Some trends were in line with industry predictions and progress, some were more of a challenge to innovation and ingenuity.

T2 Systems Partnership Relieves Unprecedented Staff Overload

T2 Systems Partnership Relieves Unprecedented Staff Overload

Automation Alleviation: T2 Works with Colorado State University to Ease Pandemic Parking Problems

T2 Flex Makes Large Event Parking Easy

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was using a cash-based parking system for large event parking, resulting in massive staffing requirements and persistent cash discrepancies. In order to modernize and improve efficiency during large events, they customized T2 Flex integrations, utilized automations, and piloted the cash-free, frictionless system with outstanding results.

Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University

T2 Flex parking management software & PARCS help Texas A&M increase efficiency & instill trust.

Where to Find T2 at IPMI 2022

Where to Find T2 at IPMI 2022

Learn about all the places you can find T2 at the 2022 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in New Orleans from July 24–27.

Employee Spotlight: Alex Helfen

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Alex Helfen, Training Specialist.

Lexington & Fayette County Parking Authority

Lexington & Fayette County Parking Authority

LEXPARK and T2 race ahead toward a frictionless parking future with T2 Pay Stations and MobilePay.

Employee Spotlight: Peleka Maldonado

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Peleka Maldonado, Collections Supervisor.

City of Huntsville, AL

City of Huntsville, AL

T2 Pay Stations help “Rocket City” launch its parking into the 21st Century.

Employee Spotlight: Derek Ellis

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Derek Ellis, Product Owner for our Permit and Enforcement solutions.

Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech

T2 PARCS provides Virginia Tech with phenomenal revenue growth.

Employee Spotlight: Tonya Jones

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Tonya Jones, Product Support Analyst.

5 Key Parking Solutions for Municipalities

5 Key Parking Solutions for Municipalities

With the right parking solutions in hand, municipalities can operate efficiently and generate revenue while also providing a positive customer experience.

6 Things That Make T2 MobilePay Different

6 Things That Make T2 MobilePay Different

T2 MobilePay is unlike those other mobile parking payment solutions that control your customers, minimize your brand, and keep your revenue.

Employee Spotlight: Aaron Grinnell

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Aaron Grinnell, Sr. UI/UX Developer.

Parking Perspectives: Supporting Parking Technology with Clear Policy

Parking Perspectives: Supporting Parking Technology with Clear Policy

T2’s Parking Perspectives series draws from the experiences of T2ers that have previously worked in parking departments at universities, municipalities, and operators. In this installment, Victor Hill discusses how clear and competent policy helps parking technology solutions reach their potential.

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans maximizes limited resources with T2’s all-in-one parking management solution.

Employee Spotlight: Kat Franchuk

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Kat Franchuk, Flex Sales Consultant.

City of Poughkeepsie, NY

City of Poughkeepsie, NY

Poughkeepsie stops the bleeding with reliable T2 Luke Pay Stations.

Employee Spotlight: Michelle Pritchett

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Michelle Pritchett, Manager, Technology Rollout.

Where to Find T2 at IPMI 2021

Where to Find T2 at IPMI 2021

Learn about all the places you can find T2 at the 2021 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in Tampa from November 29–December 2.

Employee Spotlight: Phillip Scheffsky

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Phillip Scheffsky, Manager, Human Resources.

Employee Spotlight: Bernice Kossen

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Bernice Kossen, a Project Manager.

Connect 2021: Know Before You Go

Connect 2021: Know Before You Go

The countdown begins – T2 Connect 2021 is right around the corner! Find out everything you need to know before attending.

Where to Find T2 at NPA 2021

Where to Find T2 at NPA 2021

Learn about all the places you can find T2 at the 2021 NPA Convention & Expo in Las Vegas from September 27–29.

Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University

ODU overhauls its hourly parking with T2 MobilePay.

Socio and Gamification at Connect 2021

Socio and Gamification at Connect 2021

See how the Socio virtual conference platform and gamification will elevate your virtual Connect experience and deliver the most engaging experience possible.

Why You Should Attend Connect 2021

Why You Should Attend Connect 2021

Connect is a great opportunity to learn about where the parking, mobility, and transportation industry is headed while getting to experience the latest technology T2 has to offer.

Employee Spotlight: Kim Hechinger

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Kim Hechinger, Director, Project Management.

Parking Perspectives: Preparing for Permit Season

Parking Perspectives: Preparing for Permit Season

T2’s Parking Perspectives series draws from the experiences of T2ers that have previously worked in parking departments at universities, municipalities, and operators. In this installment, Derek Ellis offers some advice on how to best prepare for a successful permit sale.

CAB Corner: John Prush

In CAB Corner, we ask a member of our Customer Advisory Board (CAB) to share some insights about their life as a parking professional. In this edition, we spoke to John Prush, our current CAB Chairperson and Deputy Director of the Management Services Bureau at Michigan State University.

6 Ways to Organize Your Flex Workspace

6 Ways to Organize Your Flex Workspace

T2 Flex software can do so many different things that the number of items available at any given moment can start to add up, which is why it is important to regularly clean up and organize your Flex digital workspace.

City of La Crosse, WI

City of La Crosse, WI

T2’s total package helps the City of La Crosse, WI deliver a seamless parking experience.

Employee Spotlight: Andrew Baxter

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Andrew Baxter, Security and Compliance Manager.

Parking Perspectives: Guidelines for a Successful Implementation

Parking Perspectives: Guidelines for a Successful Implementation

T2’s Parking Perspectives series draws from the experiences of T2ers that have previously worked in parking departments at universities, municipalities, and operators. In this installment, Yonni Lopez offers some guidelines for successfully implementing new parking solutions.

Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University

LSU finds flexibility with T2 Iris Software and Luke Pay Stations.

4 Reasons to Accept Contactless Parking Payments

4 Reasons to Accept Contactless Parking Payments

Consumers want payment options, and in today’s marketplace contactless is front of mind, because it helps create peace of mind. Parking operations should adapt to meet the needs of their customers and accept contactless payment options.

Employee Spotlight: Alicia Katopodis

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Alicia Katopodis, Product Manager – Flex/PE.

University of South Florida

University of South Florida

T2 Citation Services helps USF maximize revenue from citation collections.

Top 5 Reasons to Move to Virtual Permits

Top 5 Reasons to Move to Virtual Permits

Virtual permits, when combined with online sales and license plate recognition (LPR) enforcement, can help parking operations operate more efficiently and maximize revenue, while also providing customers a more frictionless and touchless experience.

Employee Spotlight: Cory Miller

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Cory Miller, Manager, Application Development.

Parking Perspectives: How Community Helps with the Learning Curve of Parking

Parking Perspectives: How Community Helps with the Learning Curve of Parking

T2’s Parking Perspectives series draws from the experiences of T2ers that have previously worked in parking departments at universities, municipalities, and operators. In this installment, Mairtin Mersch describes how the T2 Community helped him learn and grow as he advanced in his parking career.

The Ins and Outs of Parking Citation Collections

T2 offers many tools for collecting on parking citations that can save you time and money. And after last year, we realize it is more important than ever to find ways to recoup costs. In this webinar we discuss the lifecycle of parking citations and what steps you can take to increase your organization’s overall collection rate.

Employee Spotlight: Xim Vong

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Xim Vong, a Product Support Engineer.

Efficient Enforcement Offers a Path to Recovery

Efficient Enforcement Offers a Path to Recovery

As organizations come out of the pandemic and leave 2020 behind, they will be looking for ways to maximize revenue and increase operational efficiency. By taking steps toward more efficient enforcement, parking operations can achieve these goals and move towards a healthier year.

Parking Perspectives: 3 Keys to Implementing New Parking Technology

Parking Perspectives: 3 Keys to Implementing New Parking Technology

T2’s Parking Perspectives series draws from the experiences of T2ers that have previously worked in parking departments at universities, municipalities, and operators. In this installment, Victor Hill explains how parking operations can set themselves up for success when implementing new technology.

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State turns to T2 for all its parking needs.

Getting the Most Out of T2 Flex

Getting the Most Out of T2 Flex

T2 Flex is the parking industry’s most robust, configurable parking operations software, which means there’s a lot to learn. Ever wonder whether you’re getting the most out of the software? There are plenty of capabilities in Flex you may not realize you have that can help you increase both efficiency and revenue.

Employee Spotlight: Yonni Lopez

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Yonni Lopez, a Regional Sales Manager for our Iris and Pay Station solutions.

Parking Perspectives: How Technology Can Increase Efficiency and Revenue

Parking Perspectives: How Technology Can Increase Efficiency and Revenue

T2’s Parking Perspectives series draws from the experiences of T2ers that have previously worked in parking departments at universities, municipalities, and operators. In this installment, Bric Fraser describes how operations can increase efficiency, generate more revenue, and become successful from implementing the appropriate technology.

Navigating the New Normal

Navigating the New Normal

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on individuals, businesses, cities and society. While some of its effects will be short-lived, others will be long lasting and in many cases, the pandemic is accelerating the adoption of trends that have been underway for several years.

Employee Spotlight: Tristen Moe

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Tristen Moe, Renewals Coordinator.

Parking Perspectives: The Importance of Customer Service in Parking

Parking Perspectives: The Importance of Customer Service in Parking

T2’s Parking Perspectives series draws from the experiences of T2ers that have previously worked in parking departments at universities, municipalities, and operators. In this installment, Melissa Morgan explains how her frontline experience have helped her bring empathy and positivity to her customer service roles at T2.

Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University

LSU streamlines processes with T2’s all-in-one parking management system.

4 Ways to Create a More Automated PARCS Operation

4 Ways to Create a More Automated PARCS Operation

Automation is key to running a successful PARCS operation. Automating processes helps your staff focus on the things most important to your operation, while also providing your customers a streamlined and positive experience

Employee Spotlight: Andrew Kenakin

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Andrew Kenakin, a Project Engineer for the PARCS team.

City of Aspen

City of Aspen

The City of Aspen improves efficiency and customer satisfaction with virtual permits & LPR.

Discover the Options with Flex Managed Services

Learn about how Flex Managed Services can help you uncover operational efficiencies, explore options for time consuming or manual processes, and investigate realigning Flex to your organization’s processes.

Employee Spotlight: Amy Metzger

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to to Amy Metzger, a Sr. Technical Writer and Business Analyst.

6 Reasons to Visit the New T2 Website

6 Reasons to Visit the New T2 Website

In case you missed it, our new website went live last week! While the URL is the same, everything else is new and improved, from the messaging and product information to the branding and design.

EasyPark Vancouver

EasyPark Vancouver

T2’s flexible solutions help EasyPark provide convenient parking for all Vancouver residents and visitors.

Creating a More Frictionless Parking Experience

Creating a More Frictionless Parking Experience

As technology advances and makes complicated processes faster and simpler, your parking operation should adapt to meet the needs of your customers and create a more frictionless parking experience.

Employee Spotlight: Lisa Twilley

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Lisa Twilley, an AP/AR Accountant.

Texas A&M Health Science Center

Texas A&M Health Science Center

TAMHSC uses T2 solutions to do big things with a small team.

Allentown Parking Authority

The Allentown Parking Authority needed a comprehensive parking enforcement solution that met the unique demands of their modern operation.

Connect 2020: Know Before You Go

Connect 2020: Know Before You Go

The countdown begins – T2 Connect 2020 is right around the corner! Find out everything you need to know about our first-ever virtual customer conference before attending.

Employee Spotlight: Rasto Kral

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to to Rasto Kral, Director, Supply Chain Management.

Navigating Data Security in the Parking Industry

Navigating Data Security in the Parking Industry

With the growth of social media, increased use of cloud storage, the rise of alternative payment platforms and options, and more – all conducted with a device we carry in our pockets – companies and organizations need to ensure their systems are secure and their customers’ data is protected.

Virtual Fun at Connect 2020

Virtual Fun at Connect 2020

T2 recognizes that 2020 has brought many unforeseen challenges, but we want to still bring a fun and interactive environment to Connect 2020.

Increase Revenue through Operational Efficiency

Due to the effects of COVID-19, the parking industry has experienced a big hit in overall revenue. However, there are several ways to increase and generate revenue for your operation.

Employee Spotlight: Joseph Houff

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to to Joseph Houff, Manager, Product Support – Flex.

The Value of a Strong Parking Software Platform

The Value of a Strong Parking Software Platform

A strong parking software platform that integrates seamlessly with third-party systems while providing a robust rate and rule engine, the ability to integrate multiple payment channels, and real-time monitoring is invaluable to a 21st-century parking operation.

Why You Should Attend Connect 2020

Why You Should Attend Connect 2020

Although we will not be physically in the same place, Connect 2020 will still be a great opportunity to learn about where the parking, mobility, and transportation industry is headed while gaining knowledge about the latest technology T2 has to offer.

4 Ways to Improve Citation Collection Revenue

4 Ways to Improve Citation Collection Revenue

Healthy cash flow provides the locomotion to drive every aspect of a parking business, from operations to administration. Collecting outstanding debt is an important aspect of maintaining cash flow and increasing revenue.

Employee Spotlight: Sadie Jones

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Sadie Jones, Manager, Citation Services.

8 Tips on How to Make the Most of T2 Virtual Connect

8 Tips on How to Make the Most of T2 Virtual Connect

During these unprecedented times, we know it is easy to get distracted and disconnect, so we wanted to provide some useful tips on how to make the most of T2 Virtual Connect.

University of Wisconsin-Madison

University of Wisconsin-Madison

UW-Madison creates a better parking experience with T2 Flex software and T2 Logan PARCS hardware.

Getting FlexPort Ready for Permit Season

Getting FlexPort Ready for Permit Season

Whether you sell a few hundred permits or tens of thousands, it is important to be prepared for the rush of activity when permit sales go live. And if you sell your permits online using T2 FlexPort, you also need to make sure you are ready for increased online activity.

Benefits of Adding PARCS to Your Flex Solution

Benefits of Adding PARCS to Your Flex Solution

Whether you’re an existing T2 customer and are tired of managing a separate PARCS system or you’re thinking about replacing your entire software and hardware platform, T2 offers a single, all-encompassing, enterprise system to meet your permit management, enforcement, AND PARCS needs.

Employee Spotlight: Grant Hubbard

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Grant Hubbard, an Associate Product Manager for our T2 Flex solution.

Benefits of Moving from Free to Paid Parking

Benefits of Moving from Free to Paid Parking

Multi-space pay stations can ease the transition from free to paid parking, increase asset utilization, and spur economic growth for your city, which means more tax revenue and more vibrant businesses.

4 Ways to Implement LPR into Your Operation

4 Ways to Implement LPR into Your Operation

LPR is not just the next mainstay in the evolution of parking operations – it is arguably the single largest productivity enhancement for parking operators in the last 20 years. LPR brings a staggering level of efficiency to an operation, provided you plan for it and deploy it properly.

Employee Spotlight: Melina Morokhovich

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Melina Morokhovich, a Territory Manager for our Flex/PE solution.

Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic: Part 2

Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic: Part 2

COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on businesses across the world, as well as entire industries – including parking. We recently spoke with Kendra Violet, Director, Parking Services for University of Cincinnati, about how she and her team have been managing the COVID-19 pandemic.

Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic: Part 1

Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic: Part 1

COVID-19 has had an enormous impact on businesses across the world, as well as entire industries – including parking. We recently spoke with Ed Trammell, Planning and Project Manager for LEXPARK in Lexington, KY, about how his organization has been managing the COVID-19 pandemic.

Employee Spotlight: Khuspal Liversidge

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Khuspal Liversidge, T2 VP, Product Support.

How to Use T2 Community Effectively

How to Use T2 Community Effectively

The T2 Community is a great resource for our customers to collaborate with each other, discuss new ideas, and learn about everything parking and T2. Learn how to use it effectively to help you and your team move your operation forward.

7 Ways to Clean Up Your Flex Database

7 Ways to Clean Up Your Flex Database

Having a clean and organized database is essential to running an efficient operation. It will make day-to-day work easier for you and your staff, as well as ensure that you have reliable data for making informed decisions about your business. Learn about some simple ways to clean up your Flex database.

License Plate Recognition: How it Works

License Plate Recognition: How it Works

License plate recognition, or LPR, has been one of the biggest innovations in parking over the last several years. But what exactly is LPR and how does it work?

Employee Spotlight: Victor Hill

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Victor Hill, a former T2 customer who recently joined T2 as an Account Manager.

Brown University

Brown University

Brown sees the data difference with T2’s one-stop shop solution.

Data & Analytics at T2: Increasing Data Literacy

Increasing data literacy in your organization is a foundational step to becoming a data-driven decision maker. Learn how T2 is laying the foundation for increasing data literacy for our internal staff and external customers.

The Importance of Data in Parking

The Importance of Data in Parking

With all of the recent innovation in the parking industry has come a plethora of data. Learn some specific ways in which data can have a positive impact on your parking operation.

Employee Spotlight: Josh Allanson

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Josh Allanson, T2’s Manager, Services Operations.

City of Missoula, MT

City of Missoula, MT

Missoula moves its parking operation forward with T2 Pay Stations.

Employee Spotlight: Melissa Morgan

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Melissa Morgan, T2 Director of Customer Success.

6 Things You Might Not Know Flex Can Do

6 Things You Might Not Know Flex Can Do

There is a lot to learn within T2 Flex, whether you’ve been using the software for a year or a decade. Discover some new ways Flex can have a positive impact on your day-to-day workflows and your operation as a whole.

East Carolina University

East Carolina University

East Carolina University works smarter with Flex Asset Manager.

Employee Spotlight: Angie Lorette

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Angie Lorette, T2 Director of Sales Operations.

San Jose State University

San Jose State University

San Jose State embraces the Silicon Valley mindset with new technology.

Employee Spotlight: Tony Ray

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Tony Ray, T2 Vice President, Software Engineering

Four Steps to Create a Sustainable Plan for Your Parking Operation

Four Steps to Create a Sustainable Plan for Your Parking Operation

For a parking operation, sustainability means increased efficiency, better customer service and experience, and becoming more environmentally friendly. But how does a parking operation achieve these objectives? Four steps can help you create a sustainable, long-term plan for your parking operation.

Looking Back on Connect 2019

Looking Back on Connect 2019

Connect 2019 was a huge success! If you missed out this year, or just want to reflect on your time in Tucson, we’ve summarized the highlights of the week.

Connect 2019: Know Before You Go

Connect 2019: Know Before You Go

Attending Connect 2019 in Tucson? Here are a few things to know and remember leading up to the conference.

Employee Spotlight: Shi McGowan

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Shi McGowan, T2 Sales Director, PARCS.

City of Rehoboth Beach, DE

City of Rehoboth Beach, DE

Pay Stations and LPR help Rehoboth Beach make enforcement a breeze.

11 Tips and Tricks to Help You Get the Most Out of Connect 2019

11 Tips and Tricks to Help You Get the Most Out of Connect 2019

Whether this is your first time at Connect, you haven’t been in several years, or even if you’re a Connect veteran, the following tips and tricks will help you get the most out of your time in Tucson.

Leveraging Your Parking and Curb Assets

Leveraging Your Parking and Curb Assets

Demand for the curb has exploded in recent years, creating the need for tools and policies to better manage and allocate use of the curb. Learn about the four components that should be considered for a typical curb management program.

Learn the Ropes From a Pro at Connect 2019

Learn the Ropes From a Pro at Connect 2019

Learn about T2’s all-new First-Time Attendee Program for Connect 2019.

Employee Spotlight: Haroon Yaqubi

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Haroon Yaqubi, a Project Manager for T2.

Benefits of Consulting with Your Parking Vendor

Benefits of Consulting with Your Parking Vendor

Parking systems are a big investment, no matter the size of your operation. Learn how a consultation with your parking vendor can help you get the most out of your operation.

UCLA

UCLA

UCLA works with T2 Consulting Services to move permits online.

Employee Spotlight: Keyla Ruiz

In our Employee Spotlight series, you’ll get to know one employee each month. This month we talked to Keyla Ruiz, a Software Developer for T2.

Understanding the Curb: 3 Essential Steps Before Launching Your Curb Management Program

Understanding the Curb: 3 Essential Steps Before Launching Your Curb Management Program

Before developing a curb management program to manage a street face, a hotel driveway, an airport garage or roadway, an event site, or even a downtown parking facility, remember these three steps.

University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

UT Austin uses T2’s Flex software to manage scooters on campus.

A Secret Weapon to Improve Your PARCS Operation

A Secret Weapon to Improve Your PARCS Operation

If you’re looking to reduce costs, improve customer service, and better utilize staff, consider this secret weapon.

How to Convince Your Boss to Send You to Connect 2019

Need to get the green light from your boss before registering for Connect? We’ve got you covered.

Where to Find T2 at IPMI 2019

   The annual IPMI Conference & Expo is quickly approaching! IPMI is one of the best opportunities of the year to come together with thousands of our industry peers, share updates with our customers, and meet some new faces. Needless to say, we’re excited!Below is a breakdown of everywhere you’ll find T2 in Anaheim. Stop by

Earn CAPP Points at Connect 2018

  Connect, our annual customer conference, is just around the corner. And what could be better than attending hands-on training and educational sessions about all things parking and T2 solutions? Earning CAPP points at the same time!This year, we’re partnering with IPI to give Connect attendees the opportunity to earn points towards CAPP certification by attending eligible training sessions.

How to Convince Your Boss to Send You to Connect 2018

  November is just a few months away, which means it’s that time of year: time to start building your case for Connect 2018! Our annual conference is taking us to Orlando this year, and it’s already shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. We’ve been working hard the last few months preparing

Where to Find T2 at IPI 2018

  The annual IPI Conference & Expo is just days away! IPI is one of the best opportunities of the year to come together with thousands of our industry peers, share updates with our customers, and meet some new faces. So needless to say, we’re excited.Here’s a breakdown of where you’ll find us next week in

3 Reasons You Should Join T2 at IPI 2018

University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia

University of British Columbia goes gateless.

CAB Corner: Cameron Neufeld

Get to Know T2: Nikki Foust

  In Get to Know T2, we ask a T2 employee to share some insights about their role (and help you put some faces with names). In this edition, meet Nikki Foust! What drew you to T2? Desire to get more exposure, challenging environment, and to be part of a team that works on the product.

Binghamton University

Binghamton University

Background When she first became Director of Transportation and Parking Services at Binghamton University, Susan Crane faced a sobering reality: “Our parking services office was still operating in the 19th century.” As part of her goal to move this New York Division I university into the 21st century, Crane had some sweeping changes to make.

Thinking About Installing LPR? Here’s 6 Pieces of Advice from UWL

   When Victor Hill arrived at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (UWL) in 2013, one of his top priorities was convincing the University of the benefits of License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology. Hill (Director of Parking and Transportation Services) and his colleagues embarked on three years of research and conversations with other universities who had

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Background When Victor Hill arrived at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse (UWL) in 2013, one of his top priorities was convincing the University of the benefits of License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology. Hill, the Director of Parking and Transportation Services, had been warned that he would have an uphill battle; colleagues at other campuses asserted

T2 March Madness

  Selection Sunday has come and gone, and it’s official…March Madness is upon us.This year, 41 of the NCAA picks are currently using T2’s permit and enforcement solutions. That’s more than half of the bracket! Who are you rooting for?  

1 Thing You Might Not Know About Choosing a Vendor

  Last year, a T2 Systems customer went through a major vendor change. When it came time to determine who to partner up with next, they took some very deliberate steps toward identifying their needs/wants list, spoke with similar organizations to see what vendors they used and how those relationships were working out, and made

University of Nebraska Omaha

University of Nebraska Omaha

When the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) came to the realization that they had no choice but to change their parking operations vendor, they called upon their university’s nickname to inspire them: Mavericks. They knew the time to try something new was upon them, so they embarked on a journey to see how they could improve their parking operations.

CAB Corner: Melissa Yates

   In CAB Corner, we ask a member of our Customer Advisory Board (CAB) to share some insights about their life as a parking professional.To kick off 2018, we caught up with Melissa Yates. Melissa is the Access and Parking Manager for the City of Boulder. How did you end up in the parking industry?

Join Us for a 2018 ReConnect Event!

  To our customers who weren’t able to join us back in November for Connect, never fear…we have 10 ReConnect events scheduled for 2018! ReConnect takes some of the best parts of our Connect conference on the road as smaller regional events. ReConnects bring learning, presentations, and networking to your area—allowing you to meet T2

What Do Integration and Flexibility Really Mean for Parking Management Software?

   The current range of technologies and vendors in the parking industry is breathtaking. To respond to this fragmented market, Parking Managers need a way to ensure that today’s technologies work together—and are flexible enough to stay relevant amidst rapidly changing technologies. Nobody can predict the future, so being adaptive is better than placing a

Introducing T2 link at IPI 2017

  T2’s Product Management Team will be front and center on the exhibit hall floor this year at IPI. Stop by to experience our innovative suite of products, trusted services and collaborative customer community. You’ll also be introduced to T2 link—giving you unprecedented power to run your parking operation.Here’s where you can find us: Exhibit

6 Tips to Make the Most of IPI 2017

George Mason University

George Mason University

George Mason University streamlines collections & revenue with T2 Citation Services.

University of North Texas

University of North Texas

University of North Texas increases efficiency and generates a more accurate revenue stream.

5 Ways to Prevent Child Heatstroke in Hot Parked Cars

  Tragically, several children die of heatstroke in parked cars each year. In order to help combat this issue, the International Parking Institute has created a customizable public service ad and fact sheet to help parking professionals help educate the public.Click here to view it now.

Data Analytics: Driving the Future of Parking

  In part five of his 5-part blog series examining the trends driving the future of parking, T2’s VP of Research Blake Laufer explores Data Analytics.    Previous Posts Trend #1: Self-driving Cars Trend #2: The Internet of Things Trend #3: Smart Cities Trend #4: Millenials Our final trend is the thread that you’ve seen

Do Multi-Space Pay Stations Give You an Edge?

   Multi-space parking pay stations have been around for decades. First gaining prominence in Europe with pay-and-display (P&D) solutions, they came to North America about 20 years ago, progressing beyond P&D to include new configurations such as pay-by-space and pay-by-plate.  Many technologies start to show a decline after this period of time, but multi-space pay

Millennials: Driving the Future of Parking

  In part four of his 5-part blog series examining the trends driving the future of parking, T2’s VP of Research Blake Laufer explores Millennials.Previous Posts Trend #1: Self-driving Cars Trend #2: The Internet of Things Trend #3: Smart Cities   Younger people these days are happier with an urban life.  Which is why Millennials

Smart Cities: Driving the Future of Parking

   In part three of his 5-part blog series examining the trends driving the future of parking, T2’s VP of Research Blake Laufer explores Smart Cities.Previous Posts Trend #1: Self-driving Cars Trend #2: The Internet of Things Smart Cities For the first time in history more people live in cities than live in rural areas.

Luke II Training

  Managing a Luke II Pay Station installation requires high level of technical and parking industry knowledge, and our team of Pay Station experts is excited to offer an upcoming in-person training course. The three-day training will take place in our Indianapolis training center May 3 – 5. All attendees who complete this course will be trained

5 Trends Driving the Future of Parking – Trend #2: The Internet of Things

   In part two of his 5-part blog series examining the trends driving the future of parking, T2’s VP of Research Blake Laufer explores the Internet of Things.Previous Post Trend #1: Self-driving Cars The Internet of Things The Internet of Things, abbreviated as IoT, is a computing concept that describes a future where everyday physical

Get T2 PARCS Certified

   Supporting a PARCS system requires high level of technical and parking industry knowledge, and our team of PARCS experts is excited to offer two upcoming in-person training courses. The three-day training will take place in our Indianapolis training center April 26-28 and June 21-23. All attendees who complete this course will receive certification for

The Parking Industry Gets Connected

 

Vote Irena for the IPI Board of Directors

  Irena Goloschokin, Chief Strategy Officer and General Manager of CCS for T2, is running for re-election to the IPI Board of Directors. Irena has been a member of the IPI Board of Directors since 2014 and is the current co-chair of the IPI Research Committee.   “Parking has an important role in multi-modal mobility

City of Houston Rolls Out New Parking Meters with Pay-by-Plate

  As part of a five-year plan to replace aging meters, the ParkHouston program is introducing new multi-space pay stations with enhanced speed and capabilities.  This week, parkers will see around 90 new meters on Houston streets, with another 166 being installed in March. The meters—T2 Systems’ Digital Luke II multi-space pay stations—employ cutting-edge technology

Connect 2015: By the Numbers

Connect 2015: By the Numbers

  Looking to relive the week that was in New Orleans at T2’s Connect 2015? Wait no longer! Here are some fast facts that celebrate the fun, learning and networking.   529 Attendees at Connect in New Orleans enjoyed the training, conversations, and events—with beignets on the side. This includes 439 T2 customers from universities, municipalities, operators, partners; 67 T2

T2 #444 on Deloitte Technology Fast 500

  We are pround to announce T2 has been ranked No. 444 on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America.“Over the last 21 years, T2’s portfolio of clients has grown to include universities, hospitals, airports, cities and private business campuses,

Clemson University Counts Its Way To Recognition

  “The problem isn’t that there’s not enough parking. The problem is that people don’t know where to park.” Dan Hofmann, Director of Parking and Transportation Services at Clemson University sums up a problem many parking professionals know all too well.Using innovative technology, including T2’s AutoCount solution, Dan flipped the script, and now, “people know

Jim Hutchins Named CTO of the Year

  For the first time, the Indianapolis Business Journal and Techpoint recognized the top CTOs in Indianapolis, and T2’s own Chief Geek Jim Hutchins was named CTO of the Year for private companies with under $100 million in annual revenue.  We couldn’t be prouder to see Jim receive this well-deserved recognition. Jim serves a crucial

Innovation Drives UBC Parking

  At T2, we know that satisfied customers makes for good business and even more so when it comes to parking. This is why it is our goal to make your customers love you. So, imagine how much your customers would love you if the average wait time to enter or exit a facility was

University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida

Advanced multi-space parking technology boosts operational efficiency for the University of Central Florida.

City of Cedar Rapids, IA

City of Cedar Rapids, IA

Multi-Space Parking Meters Bring Much Needed Revenue to Cedar Rapids   The City of Cedar Rapids replaced single-space meters with T2’s multi-space parking solution. Leveraging the flexibility of the Luke® II pay station’s wide range of payment options, wireless networking and communications capabilities, Cedar Rapids was able to increase consumer convenience and created new net revenues, to invest

T2’s Grant Dawson Named to NPA’s 40 Under 40

  The National Parking Association selected its inaugural 40 Under 40 class of up-and-coming leaders in the parking industry, naming T2’s own Director of IT Operations Grant Dawson to the honor roll.   We are proud Grant was identified as one of the best and brightest young professionals in parking. To us, he’s always been a mover

PCI DSS and Your Parking Business

  Want to hear more? I’ll be hosting a webinar Thursday, August 13th at 2:00pm EDT. Click here to register now. If there’s one reality we can all agree on in the industry today it’s this: When you’re in the business of parking, you’re in the business of taking credit cards. When you’re in the business

Flex 15.2 is Now Generally Available

  We have stuffed a lot into Flex 15.2, and we’re proud to share what’s coming for our customers. In this release, we have included updates to a number of areas:   FlexPort: You spoke—we listened. An ecommerce tool needs to reflect the times, and we have delivered a modern, streamlined, and mobile friendly solution

Congrats to Our Customers and Resellers!

  Because we work with them so closely, we know our customers are great, but when they’re recognized in the industry, it really makes us proud. To see so many customers honored last week at the parking industry’s largest event, the International Parking Institute Conference & Expo, was especially rewarding. We can’t wait to see what they have in

City of Surrey, BC

City of Surrey, BC

City of Surrey’s parking management collaboration made possible with T2’s Luke® II Pay Stations.

Viva Las Vegas! See you at IPI.

  T2 team members are already arriving for the IPI Parking Conference & Expo. We have started to set up our exhibit booth in preparation to connect with you next week. With a giant lighted tower anchoring our booth, you won’t be able to miss us. And we hope you don’t! Here are four reasons

Ball State University

Ball State University

Ball State unifies its parking operations.

University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming

University of Wyoming sees the real-time data difference.

Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Community College

Northern Virginia Community College unifies all campuses with T2.

University of Rochester Medical Center

University of Rochester Medical Center

URMC solves unique problems with T2 Flex for PARCS.

Montgomery Community College

Montgomery Community College

MCC Manages Diverse Needs   Parking needs at and open admission community college campus are diverse, and Montgomery College in Montgomery County, Maryland is no exception. With 34,000 credit students and 30,000 non-credit students spread over three campuses, streamlining parking enforcement and permit management was a constant chore. However, since implementing T2 Flex™, PermitDirect and

Loyola Marymount University

Loyola Marymount University

Loyola Marymount University goes virtual.

City of Boulder, CO

City of Boulder, CO

City of Boulder finds short-term and long-term solutions.

City of Iowa City, IA

City of Iowa City, IA

Iowa City Unifies Parking Operations   Managing parking in a municipal environment has its unique challenges, and the City of Iowa City, Iowa, is no different than any other city in that respect. In this case, in addition to managing parking for its 62,000+ residents each year, thousands of students stream into the University of

Mount Royal University