For decades, mobility was organised as a set of adjacent domains. Traffic engineering optimised flow. Parking operations managed supply and compliance. Road safety focused on reducing harm. Traffic management coordinated movement through signals, restrictions, and control systems. This separation was logical. Each discipline had its own tools, its own objectives, and its own operational logic. But the street itself never operated that way. On the street, demand competes with constraint. Behaviour responds to incentives. Space is finite, and every allocation produces consequences elsewhere.

During my visit to see Assured Technologies’ solutions in action at Munich Airport, Haakon Holm and Mert Gemerekli guided me through a fully operational rental return ecosystem operated by Assured Europe. What stood out immediately is how structured and integrated the entire flow is. This is not just AI inspection. It is a complete operational system. The full cycle – from vehicle return to ready-for-rent– takes less than 60 minutes outside of peak hours, and even then everything is processed a lot quicker than the traditional airport model that requires vehicles …

In today's blog, we feature an In the Spotlight interview with Joyce de Winter, Director of Intertraffic Worldwide Events. As the mobility and traffic technology landscape continues to evolve, Intertraffic Amsterdam remains a key meeting point for innovation across connected industries. In this edition of In the Spotlight, we sat down with Joyce de Winter, Director of Intertraffic Worldwide Events, to discuss how the event has evolved, what visitors can expect from its largest edition to date, and why themes such as AI, robotics, and cross-sector collaboration are increasingly …

As 2026 begins, we at Parking Network are reflecting on a year filled with innovation, collaboration, and remarkable milestones in the parking and mobility industry. 2025 was a year where technology, sustainability, and community came together to shape the future of parking worldwide. Innovation at the Core Last year, technology continued to reshape parking. AI-driven management systems, automated valet solutions, advanced ANPR and computer vision applications, and dynamic pricing models helped operators increase efficiency, improve customer experience, and optimize revenue streams.

Dynamic pricing is becoming a staple across many industries—and parking is no exception. Once the domain of airlines and hotels, the strategy of adjusting prices based on demand is increasingly being applied to car parks, from airports to shopping centers. For operators, it offers the promise of higher revenue and better utilization of parking assets. But from the user’s perspective, the experience can feel less like innovation and more like frustration. From a business standpoint, the appeal is clear.

The airport parking landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by technology, data, and changing passenger expectations. For parking professionals and airport representatives, staying ahead means more than adopting new gadgets—it requires a strategic view of emerging trends, transformative technologies, and scalable solutions that shape the future of parking operations. 1. Automation: Streamlining Operations and Reducing Friction Automation is no longer optional—it’s essential for efficiency and customer satisfaction.

For airports and parking operators, sustainability is no longer just about environmental awareness—it’s about making smart, long-term decisions that ensure resilience, efficiency, and value for years to come. True sustainability in airport parking balances financial, operational, social, and environmental priorities, helping facilities withstand evolving passenger needs, technological changes, and regulatory pressures. 1. Financial Sustainability: Investing in Enduring Value Durable infrastructure and smart systems are key to long-term financial efficiency.

Each year, on the third Friday of September, ordinary parking spaces around the world are transformed into extraordinary places. What began as a small art project in San Francisco has grown into a global movement: Park(ing) Day, a celebration of how public space can be reimagined. Last year, the focus was largely on advocacy, encouraging cities to consider how temporary activations might evolve into permanent, people-centric projects. This year, the movement has taken on a different tone.

For decades, multi-level parking structures have been designed with one goal in mind: to store vehicles. Yet today, that single purpose is being challenged. Shifting mobility habits, from the growing popularity of public transport and ride-hailing to the rise of micro-mobility and electric vehicles, are reshaping the way people think about car ownership. Add to this the possibility of autonomous vehicles reshuffling travel behavior, and the long-term demand for traditional parking suddenly looks uncertain.

The parking industry is evolving at a pace few could have predicted. With Artificial Intelligence (AI) entering the scene, operators and parking managers are faced with both exciting opportunities and critical questions: can AI solve longstanding operational challenges, or is it a disruptive force that could upend traditional practices? AI is already proving its value across the parking ecosystem. Smart parking solutions powered by AI can guide drivers to available spaces in real time, drastically reducing the time spent circling for a spot.