Articles

January 2007

Integrated University Access Management Programs

A client recently asked a very interesting question. "What does optimal performance in an integrated university parking and transportation system look like?"

August 2006

The Pros and Cons of Design-Build

Recently, I was asked to help explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Design-Build delivery method for a proposed parking structure construction project.

November 2005

The Benefits of Hiring a Parking Consultant - Part II

In Part I, parking consultants were defined, and their role in the NPA Parking Consultants Council was described...

October 2005

The Benefits of Hiring a Parking Consultant - Part I

Parking consultants provide professional services in the areas of parking planning, parking studies, parking structure design, parking operations consulting, parking facility maintenance and parking structure restoration.

May 2005

'Best in Class' Parking Operations- Part 5

This article is the last in a series exploring the characteristics of "Best in Class" parking systems.

March 2005

'Best in Class' Parking Operations- Part 4

This article is the fourth in a series exploring the characteristics of "Best in Class" parking systems.

Challenges in Healthcare Parking and the Role of Parking Master Planning

Healthcare administrators and parking professionals have faced many challenges in the past decade. These challenges have put a focus on two key issues: customer service and planning.

February 2005

'Best in Class' Parking Operations- Part 3

This article is the third in a series exploring the characteristics of "Best in Class" parking systems.

December 2004

'Best in Class' Parking Operations- Part 2

This article is the second in a series exploring the characteristics of "Best in Class" parking systems.

Precast vs. Cast-in-Place. How Do They Compare?

The two primary structural systems used for parking structures today are precast concrete and cast-in-place (CIP), post-tensioned concrete.

November 2004

'Best in Class' Parking Operations- Part 1

This article is the first in a series that will explore the characteristics of "Best in Class" parking systems.

September 2004

Parking Facilities...Not Just For Cars Anymore

Multi-Purpose. As consumers, we all seem to gravitate towards this word frequently these days, since our first thought is typically "greater versatility and value."