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How Spot Parking Turned Campus Frustration Into Innovation And Why Patents Matter

How Spot Parking Turned Campus Frustration Into Innovation And Why Patents Matter

Tech

11/7/2025

Featuring Workman Nydegger’s role in protecting breakthrough ideas

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Spot Parking and iHub: Empowering Smart Innovation in Utah

Spot Parking and iHub: Empowering Smart Innovation in Utah

Innovation

11/7/2025

At Spot Parking, we see innovation as a collective effort. That’s why we are excited to be a member of the iHub community, a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the growth of startups in Utah. Situated in Utah County, iHub offers essential resources for emerging companies like ours, including adaptable office spaces, mentorship opportunities, workshops, and a vibrant community of entrepreneurs dedicated to shaping the future.

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Innovation in Motion: How Spot Parking is Transforming the Future of Smart Parking

Innovation in Motion: How Spot Parking is Transforming the Future of Smart Parking

Tech

11/4/2025

Parking often goes unnoticed until a problem arises. From endlessly circling crowded lots to grappling with unclear signs and outdated enforcement, parking inefficiencies can lead to frustration, wasted time, and increased stress. However, with innovators like Spot Parking on the scene, things are rapidly changing.

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How the Spot Parking App Is Changing the Way You Park

How the Spot Parking App Is Changing the Way You Park

Innovation

10/22/2025

The Spot Parking App transforms the parking experience by giving drivers real-time visibility of open spaces, stress-free navigation, and smart reminders for where they parked. Whether you’re at the airport, in a commercial garage, or on a busy university campus, Spot Parking makes parking faster, easier, and smarter.

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Top 5 Ways Airports Can Improve the Passenger Experience Before Security

Top 5 Ways Airports Can Improve the Passenger Experience Before Security

Wayfinding

10/17/2025

For most travelers, the airport experience begins well before they step into the terminal. From parking to check-in, every interaction shapes how passengers feel about the journey. Airports that optimize the before-security experience not only reduce stress for travelers but also boost satisfaction scores and loyalty.

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The Future of Wayfinding

The Future of Wayfinding

Wayfinding

10/17/2025

For decades, parking has been a necessary frustration circling crowded lots, guessing where to go, and hoping to find a space before you’re late. But today, innovation is changing the game. Smart wayfinding systems are turning one of the most stressful parts of any trip into a smooth, predictable experience.

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What’s Wrong with Commercial Parking - And How Smart Technology Fixes It

What’s Wrong with Commercial Parking - And How Smart Technology Fixes It

Commercial

10/17/2025

For many commercial properties, parking is the first impression and too often, it’s a bad one. Whether it’s tenants frustrated by full lots, visitors confused by unclear signage, or managers struggling to keep enforcement consistent, traditional parking systems create daily stress instead of efficiency.

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Smart Parking vs. Traditional Parking: What’s the ROI?

Smart Parking vs. Traditional Parking: What’s the ROI?

Commercial

10/8/2025

Universities and cities are under pressure to improve parking without expanding lots. Smart parking offers a compelling ROI by reducing labor, improving compliance, and optimizing utilization. Here’s how the math works—and how Spot Parking helps.

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Why 60% of Campus Parking Violations Go Undetected And How Automated Parking Enforcement Fixes It

Why 60% of Campus Parking Violations Go Undetected And How Automated Parking Enforcement Fixes It

Education

9/29/2025

Over 60% of campus parking violations go undetected, costing universities thousands each month. Learn how automated parking enforcement and LPR systems improve compliance, recover revenue, and create safer campuses.

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How Universities Can Automate Parking Enforcement with Smart Parking Systems

How Universities Can Automate Parking Enforcement with Smart Parking Systems

Education

9/5/2025

It’s the start of a new semester, and students are filling campuses across Utah. As classes resume, one issue always returns with them: parking. At large universities, parking lots quickly become congested, compliance drops, and frustration rises. Students circle endlessly searching for open spaces, while administrators struggle to enforce parking rules with limited staff. With the right technology, universities can transform the parking experience. Automated parking enforcement, smart parking systems, and real-time wayfinding tools are helping campuses improve compliance, reduce congestion, and create a safer, more efficient environment for students and staff.

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What is automated parking enforcement?

What is automated parking enforcement?

Enforcement

9/5/2025

Parking in cities has long been a source of frustration — endless circling, expired meters, and inefficient enforcement. But a quiet revolution is underway: smart parking. By harnessing artificial intelligence (AI), automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), and real-time sensor data, municipalities and operators are redesigning parking from a bottleneck into a seamless, sustainable service.

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The Laffer Curve and the Economics of Parking

The Laffer Curve and the Economics of Parking

Enforcement

8/26/2025

The Laffer Curve shows that more isn’t always better—whether in taxes or parking. This article explores how fines, enforcement, and compliance interact, and why finding the right balance is the key to maximizing both revenue and fairness in parking management.

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The Real Cost of Parking Violations: How Better Enforcement Saves Money

The Real Cost of Parking Violations: How Better Enforcement Saves Money

Enforcement

6/30/2025

Parking violations drain revenue and trust. Learn how modern enforcement—especially with Spot Parking’s smart platform—can turn citations into compliance, improve efficiency, and drive better parking outcomes for everyone.

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