Our Parking Industry

About Our Parking Industry

In this podcast The Parking Network will go behind the scenes and talk to industry professionals about all things parking. From the horizon of evolving technology and even stories of the old days. We hope to encourage and inspire Operators and Property Managers alike to look at parking through a new lens!

Publisher

TPN - The Parking Network

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 Feb 2024

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

83 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Oct 2026

   Inside The Lane Featuring PayByPhone

   Inside The Lane Featuring PayByPhone Episode Overview In Episode 27 of Our Parking Industry Podcast, Leigh Thomas welcomes Anthony Cashel, COO of PayByPhone, to discuss how technology is making parking easier, from finding a space to completing payment. Anthony shares how PayByPhone is moving beyond digital payments to address one of parking's biggest frustrations: finding an available space. Through a partnership with Upsity, PayByPhone is using AI-powered sensors and real-time occupancy data to help drivers find parking faster. The conversation explores PayByPhone’s pilot program in Paris, demonstrating how AI-powered technology and real-time parking availability can help drivers find spaces more efficiently, reduce time spent searching, and improve the overall parking experience. Why This Matters Finding parking can be just as frustrating as paying for it. Drivers waste time searching for spaces, adding congestion and unnecessary stress to their journeys. By combining real-time parking availability with digital payments, cities and operators can improve the customer experience while making better use of existing parking spaces. What You'll Learn How PayByPhone is simplifying the parking experience How AI sensors identify available parking spaces Why real-time occupancy data can reduce congestion How cities and operators benefit from digital parking solutions Key Takeaways Finding parking is a major source of driver frustration Real-time availability helps drivers make better decisions AI technology can improve parking without collecting personal data Better parking information can reduce traffic and improve efficiency Episode Breakdown 00:34 Introducing Anthony Cashel and PayByPhone 01:09 PayByPhone's mission and global reach 01:48 Solving the challenge of finding parking 03:43 How parking searches contribute to congestion 04:13 Launching space availability technology in Paris 04:42 AI sensors, occupancy data, and privacy 05:38 How drivers see real-time parking availability 06:29 Early results and reduced traffic 07:17 Who benefits from PayByPhone's solutions 08:03 How cities and operators can connect with PayByPhone About the Guest Anthony Cashel COO of PayByPhone, a global parking technology company focused on simplifying journeys through digital payments, parking availability, and connected services. About the Host Leigh Thomas Project Manager at TPN Consulting with a background in mathematics, data analysis, and operational performance. Listen & Follow Catch the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Connect with PayByPhone Visit: https://www.paybyphone.com (https://www.paybyphone.com) Connect with TPN Consulting Visit: https://www.parkingnetwork.com (https://www.parkingnetwork.com) Follow TPN on LinkedIn and Instagram for industry insights and podcast updates.

2. 

   15 Oct 2026

   NPA Voices, Part 2: AI, Integration & Parking’s Next Chapter

   Episode Overview Our Parking Industry Podcast continues its live recording from the National Parking Association's 75th Anniversary Conference & Expo in Las Vegas. Krista Olien and Leigh Thomas ask five parking professionals the same questions about industry challenges, emerging technology, impactful decisions, what parking needs to stop doing, and bold predictions. Part 2 features Amanda Duffy (TagMaster North America), Tanner Mason (Flash Parking/ParkWhiz), Brian Wolff (Parker Technology), Andrew Sachs (Gateway Parking Services), and Roamy Valera (Reimagined Parking). From AI-powered customer service to data transparency, parking reservations, and autonomous vehicles, these conversations explore parking's next chapter. Why This Matters Technology is advancing quickly, but successful innovation requires more than new systems. Industry leaders must balance automation with customer service, improve data accessibility, and prepare for changing transportation demands while keeping people and operational performance at the center. What You'll Learn How AI is changing parking operations Why data integration and transparency matter How technology improves customer experience What autonomous vehicles mean for parking's future Key Takeaways Technology should simplify parking AI supports efficiency, but people remain essential Data sharing improves operations Collaboration will shape parking's future Episode Breakdown 00:27 Amanda Duffy on vehicle identification, integration, and AI 06:11 Tanner Mason on reservations, visibility, and customer fees 13:38 Brian Wolff on voice AI, customer support, and data sharing 23:24 Andrew Sachs on positive friction, AI, and industry growth 35:32 Roamy Valera on data transparency and autonomous vehicles 51:10 Closing thoughts from NPA About the Guests Amanda Duffy National Sales Manager at TagMaster North America, specializing in vehicle identification and parking technology. Tanner Mason Digital Sales Manager for ParkWhiz at Flash Parking and 2026 NPA 40 Under 40 recipient. Brian Wolff President and CEO of Parker Technology, focused on parking customer service and AI. Andrew Sachs President of Gateway Parking Services and creator of Parkonomics. Roamy Valera President of Reimagined Parking with more than 35 years of industry experience. About the Hosts Krista Olien President of TPN Consulting and podcast host. Leigh Thomas Project Manager at TPN Consulting, specializing in data analysis and operational performance. Listen & Follow Catch the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Connect with TPN Consulting Visit: https://www.parkingnetwork.com (https://www.parkingnetwork.com) Follow TPN on LinkedIn and Instagram for industry insights and podcast updates.

3. 

   8 Oct 2026

   NPA Voices, Part 1: People, Purpose & Smarter Parking

   Episode Overview For the first time, Our Parking Industry Podcast goes live from the National Parking Association Conference & Expo. Krista Olien and Leigh Thomas sit down with parking professionals from across the industry, asking each guest the same five questions about today's challenges, emerging technology, impactful ideas, what the industry should stop doing, and bold predictions for the future. Part 1 features Rico Henderson (TEZ Technology), Nick Nicholas (California Police Captain), Sarah Blouch (Campus Parc), Sam Medile (Parking Management Company), and Frank Ching (UC Santa Barbara). Together, they share perspectives on customer experience, frontline safety, AI, technology, leadership, and the future of parking. Why This Matters Parking is changing quickly, but the industry's greatest strength remains its people. This live episode brings together leaders from operations, technology, higher education, consulting, and public safety to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping parking today. What You'll Learn The biggest challenges facing parking today How AI is influencing parking operations Ways technology can improve the customer experience What industry leaders believe should happen next Key Takeaways Customer experience remains the top priority AI should support people, not replace them Better data leads to better decisions Collaboration will shape the future of parking Episode Breakdown 00:27 Welcome from the NPA Conference & Expo 01:30 Rico Henderson on seamless customer experiences and AI 07:40 Nick Nicholas on frontline safety and compliance 14:05 Sarah Blouch on data, integration, and customer experience 21:50 Sam Medile on creating opportunities and "Parking for Good" 34:12 Frank Ching on strategy, data, and parking's future 46:02 Preview of Part 2 About the Guests Rico Henderson Regional Sales Manager at TEZ Technology and NPA 40 Under 40 recipient. Nick Nicholas Police Captain specializing in parking management, enforcement, and frontline safety. Sarah Blouch President and CEO of Campus Parc at The Ohio State University. Sam Medile Parking entrepreneur and founder of Slice Parking. Frank Ching Parking executive with experience in private operations, municipalities, transit, and higher education. About the Hosts Krista Olien President of TPN Consulting and host of the podcast. Leigh Thomas Project Manager at TPN Consulting, specializing in data analysis and operational performance. Listen & Follow Catch the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. Connect with TPN Consulting Visit: https://www.parkingnetwork.com (https://www.parkingnetwork.com) Follow TPN on LinkedIn and Instagram for industry insights and podcast updates.

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• Kendra Petty
• Joaquin Rojas
• Chris Sherman

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Engagement

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