National Parking Association

Behind every great parking service or project is an expert team of professionals making communities more connected and cities more efficient.

➡️Submit an award nomination to shine a light on the work that keeps cities moving - leaders and projects that strengthen downtowns, support local businesses, and power thriving communities.

🌟Let's celebrate the best of our industry together - Nominations open through April 15: WeAreParking.org/Awards

🎉 Get Ready – NPA Turns 75 in 2026!
We're gearing up for a milestone year filled with exclusive celebrations, exciting surprises, and special member bonuses all year long.

NPA's 75th is not only about our history, but also about CELEBRATING the PEOPLE, PARTNERSHIPS, and PROGRESS that continue to shape the industry.

Your NPA membership renews on Jan 1, 2026 – unlocking the benefits, connections, and industry-leading resources that empower you and your team to excel.

💫TOGETHER, our member community tackles challenges, sparks innovation, and celebrates the wins that move our industry forward –

Thank YOU for being part of the NPA journey – Let's make 2026 unforgettable! 🌟

News: https://weareparking.org/news/714529/National-Parking-Association-Celebrates-75-Years-of-Leadership-in-Parking--Mobility.htm

🌟 Wednesday Wisdom from the C-Suite: To create the next generation of parking and mobility, Alex Israel says technology is the key to solve challenges, unlock rapid innovation, and seamlessly connect consumer experiences.

What approach will you take to developing partnerships that harness tech integration for productivity and efficiency?

✔Read more https://mydigitalpublication.com/publication/?i=851043&p=53&view=issueViewer

The NPA board unites distinguished leaders from across the Parking industry – innovators and thought leaders, driving the evolution of parking and advancing NPA’s mission.

Welcome: https://weareparking.org/news/709752/National-Parking-Association-Elects-New-Board-Directors.htm



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🏆 The NPA Parking Magazine editorial team congratulates its Best In Parking award winner, Brian Favela, Ed.D., MBA, Director of Parking & Transportation Services at the University of South Carolina!

Brian was recognized for his ability to foster excellence through intentional leadership and a people-first approach. Through his decades-long career, he has led with strategic vision, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to equity and innovation. Brian has transformed parking and transportation operations into innovative, high-performing, people-centered programs that leave a lasting impact and deliver organizational success.

💫Well done Brian!

🏆 The NPA Parking Magazine editorial team congratulates its Best In Tech award winner, Nigel Bullers, CEO of EasyPark!

Nigel fosters excellence by empowering a talented team that shares a passion for innovation and customer-centric solutions. He believes technology is only as strong as the people driving it, seeing his role as providing the tools, freedom, and strategic direction to push boundaries.

Supporting a company culture that encourages bold ideas, iterative improvements, and a fail-fast-learn-faster mentality, Nigel expands his company’s role to move from just adopting technology to building, refining, and optimizing it to solve real-world parking challenges.

💫Well done Nigel!

🌟 Congratulations to Clark Pacific for their Kilroy Oyster Point Parking Structure in San Francisco - NPA's Innovative Facility of the Year!

The new, ten-tier, phase two parking structure ensures resilience to seismic activity with a balance of style and innovation.

With nearly 2,000 parking spaces including EV stalls with EH1-rated systems, the structure incorporates an efficient PARCS system, reversible lanes, and dynamic LED signage.

The facility also features a perforated metal screen covering, as well as Clark Pacific’s precast Hybrid Moment Frame - an advanced seismic lateral system, which was a feature that helped the project earn a Platinum rating from the U.S. Resiliency Council.

A stellar example of futuristic parking - built today!

🌟 Congratulations to the City of Chicago - NPA's Innovative Organization of the Year!

The City's Street Smarts program was selected as it reflects a behavior-first parking compliance approach, focusing on deterrence and public awareness versus simple punishment or revenue. As a reimagined tool for enforcement, Street Smarts puts the emphasis on supporting effective urban mobility, keeping critical transit corridors and bike lanes clear.

The program was developed as a coordinated effort between the Department of Transportation, Department of Finance, and City Council, ensuring the program's political endorsement, operational efficiency, and public transparency.

Bravo team!

🌟 Congratulations to Nicole Wylie, VP, Digital Sales at FLASH Parking- our WIP IMPACT Award winner!

Dedicated to strengthening organizational talent and innovation, Nicole has positively impacted employees’ advancement by embracing a continuous leadership development process, focusing on micro-opportunities and offering small-scale initiatives to expose employees to experiences to foster growth and adaptability.

An active member of the WOMEN IN PARKING program since she joined the parking industry more than 10 years ago, Nicole has held many roles within WIP and currently sits on its Advisory Council as past chair.

“Nicole is a shining example of steadfast commitment to WIP and the parking profession. She brings thoughtful leadership and encourages collaboration, building a stronger industry, and empowering women to lead, thrive, and succeed.” - Christine Banning, IOM, CAE, NPA President & CEO

🌟Congratulations to Michael Ford, Ph.D., Parking & Mobility Manager for the City of Oakland, California - NPA's Innovator of the Year!

At a time when many municipalities are navigating complex challenges, Ford found a budget-friendly, targeted way to recover parking revenue. His solution has transformed parking and mobility management to serve the interests of the city and support vibrant, sustainable neighborhoods.

“Michael’s vision to utilize predictive analytics for a scalable, modern approach to citation collection has improved enforcement effectiveness. His innovative solutions to support both municipal and customer needs have greatly enhanced the parking experience.” - Christine Banning, IOM, CAE, NPA President & CEO