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Allpro Parking Introduces the Barnacle: The Less Intrusive Immobilization Device

October 28, 2019

 

 

 

 

 

Allpro Parking Introduces the Barnacle: The Less Intrusive Immobilization Device

 

(Buffalo, NY) – On November 1, Allpro Parking, LLC, a local leader in innovative parking solutions, will begin deploying the Barnacle® as their preferred method of parking enforcement. In order to run a comprehensive and professional parking operation, Allpro required an enforcement solution for those who fail to pay or follow regulations in their parking lots. This easy-to-use immobilization device simplifies parking enforcement; putting the customer in control over the release of the device.

 

After several warnings have been issued and immobilization becomes necessary, Allpro Parking will deploy the Barnacle instead of the parking boot. The device has two commercial grade suction cups that adhere to the vehicle windshield with 1,000 pounds of force. By obstructing the driver’s view, the Barnacle prohibits legal operation of the vehicle rendering it immobilized. The device is equipped with tamper alarms and GPS tracking. Drivers can easily remove the Barnacle by following the instructions printed on the device which allows them to pay online or over the phone 24 hours a day. After release, the driver is responsible to return the Barnacle to the drop box next to the Allpro Parking office.

“We value our customers and always want to provide the professional difference and a convenient experience,” Richard A. Serra, President and CEO of Allpro Parking said. “The Barnacle is a great solution for our company and for our customers – and is far less intrusive than the conventional methods of booting or towing. Parking with Allpro Parking is made easy.”

In addition to paying an attendant or by meter, Allpro Parking provides several other convenient ways to pay for parking with apps such as Passport Parking, HonkMobile, and ParkMobile; reserving parking in advance through ParkWhiz and SpotHero, and the newest method, Tap to Pay by HonkMobile, which does not require an app download. By using the Barnacle for enforcement, Allpro Parking hopes to ease the burden of immobilization for its customers.

“Allpro Parking is known for their award-winning customer service, and we are thrilled they are introducing the Barnacle platform to their offering,” said Kevin Dougherty, CEO of Barnacle Parking Enforcement. “We believe that enforcement is a necessary part of the customer service process, as it ensures fairness, space availability, and convenience to customers. The Barnacle system provides that enforcement in a customer friendly way that is fast and easy to resolve.”

To learn more about the Barnacle, visit https://barnacleparking.com/press.

ABOUT ALLPRO PARKING

Allpro Parking was founded in Buffalo, NY in 2000 and has expanded across New York State, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Today, the company employs over 500 individuals at over 150 locations. Allpro provides professional parking management, facility maintenance, ground transportation, and event logistics to developers, property managers, institutions, and government entities across a wide spectrum of markets. In 2012, Allpro Parking was the recipient of the Buffalo Niagara Business Ethics Award and the Buffalo Niagara Human Resource Association Outstanding Employee Culture Award. In 2018, the company was awarded the first-in-the-nation “Seal of Integrity & Excellence” from the National Parking Association. For more information about Allpro Parking, LLC, visit allproparking.com.

Passport acquires Complus Data Innovations to enable more cities to facilitate curbside transactions

June 06, 2019

Passport acquires Complus Data Innovations to enable more cities to facilitate curbside transactions


Acquisition reaffirms Passport’s commitment to building the industry standard for parking enforcement software

 

Charlotte, N.C. (June 6, 2019) — Passport today announces its acquisition of parking enforcement company, Complus Data Innovations (Complus). Together with Complus, Passport helps nearly 1,000 clients manage more than 15 million feet of curbside space – the distance from Los Angeles to New York City – through its industry-leading technology to regulate access to and collect digital payments for public parking, transit, and tolling systems. This acquisition extends Passport’s position as the leading public-sector mobility management platform.

Passport has placed an emphasis on helping cities manage and regulate access to their curb space, because poorly managed curbs can increase traffic congestion and create unsafe conditions on city streets and sidewalks. As the only tool deployed in the field to enforce parking compliance at the curb, enforcement systems ensure that city rules and goals are implemented fairly and efficiently across existing and emerging modes, such as micro-mobility.

“Compliance is the backbone of a city’s mobility operations and ensures effective and equitable usage of a finite and increasingly-strained resource: the curb. It is vital that cities have an efficient way to manage access to curb space,” said Bob Youakim, CEO of Passport. “With the acquisition of Complus, Passport can expand its international footprint, providing even more cities a strong, robust, real-time enforcement solution.”

Complus has been a leader in parking enforcement technology in the U.S. since 1986 and recently celebrated its 33rd anniversary. This deep industry expertise will help Passport strengthen its parking enforcement product, a foundational element of the company’s industry-leading suite of parking management solutions.

“In the past decade, Passport has emerged as an innovator and technological leader in the parking and mobility industry and has a strong track record of success. We are excited that our clients will now be a part of the Passport family,” said Eleonore Adkins, vice president of client success at Complus. “Together with Passport, Complus will be able to help clients better manage their operations and enforce parking compliance.”

This is Passport’s second acquisition in eight months to enhance its enforcement offering, following the acquisition of NuPark, known for its license plate recognition (LPR) technology. Along with the legacy NuPark and Complus teams, Passport is leading the way with the new industry standard enforcement solution, which provides real-time updates and reporting capabilities, integrates with LPR technology and enables enforcement officers to quickly and accurately write citations from a handheld device. With Passport’s cloud-based solution, cities can improve compliance and payments with more efficient enforcement. Additionally, the enforcement software connects with other mobility services through a central platform, allowing clients to grow and scale their operations.

About Passport

Passport is transforming mobility management for cities, empowering them to create more livable and equitable communities. Passport’s mobility platform enables clients to digitally coordinate all modes of transportation and implement real-time, data-centric management of their curbside and streetspace through its enterprise software. Trusted by nearly 1,000 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, London, Los Angeles, and Miami, Passport is one of the fastest growing companies on the Inc. 500 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists. Passport is backed by Bain Capital Ventures, Grotech Ventures, MK Capital, and Relevance Capital. For more information, visit passportinc.com.

VIDEALERT LAUNCHES NEW ELECTRIC MOBILE ENFORCEMENT BIKE

April 04, 2019

 

 

VIDEALERT LAUNCHES NEW ELECTRIC MOBILE ENFORCEMENT BIKE

 

 

 

STAND CO25, TRAFFEX, NEC BIRMINGHAM, 2 APRIL 2019 – Videalert, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of intelligent traffic management and enforcement solutions, has launched a new allelectric Mobile Enforcement Bike on stand CO25 at Traffex.  This electric enforcement vehicle will enable councils to enforce a wide range of moving traffic, parking and clean air zone contraventions whilst demonstrating their commitment to reducing emissions.

 

 

The BMW C Evolution was selected for the launch of this all electric enforcement solution although other brands can be used if required.  This electro maxi scooter offers a range of up to 160 kilometres with intelligent energy recuperation when braking and accelerating.  It is equipped with two dual camera units, one forward and one rear facing, each comprising both an ANPR and a colour camera which captures contextual video evidence.  In this configuration, these ONVIF-compliant HD cameras deliver superior capture rates of up to 98% with just a single pass at normal road speeds.  This dramatically increases productivity and reduces the total cost of ownership.

 

Used in conjunction with the latest video analytics, the Videalert Mobile Enforcement Bike will deliver the highest productivity at the lowest operating cost in any traffic environment.  The on-board systems are totally automatic requiring no manual operation.

 

According to Tim Daniels, Sales and Marketing Director of Videalert:  “Used in conjunction with Videalert’s digital video platform, this electric Mobile Enforcement Bike will enable councils to achieve the highest productivity at the lowest operating cost in any traffic environment.  This unique approach to mobile enforcement will enable councils to visibly demonstrate their commitment to meeting clean air targets.  The launch of this new electric bike further extends our market-leading portfolio of traffic enforcement and management solutions.”

 

About Videalert

Videalert is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of traffic enforcement and management solutions. It is the only company able to provide its own suite of attended, unattended, and Mobile Vehicle CCTV enforcement solutions using the same intelligent digital video software platform.  The platform can also support other traffic management and community safety applications using the same infrastructure.  This unique, future-proofed solution combines sophisticated video analytics with ANPR and offers a full range of deployment options including wired LAN, Wi-Fi LAN and 4G WAN as well as supporting all analogue and ONVIF compliant digital megapixel cameras.  For further information, please visit www.videalert.com or contact:

 

Tim Daniels, Videalert Ltd, Tel: 020 3931 6556, Email: tdaniels@videalert.com

Paul Jennings, PJMC Limited, Tel: 01926 312886, Email: info@pjmc.com

VIDEALERT AWARDED ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT FOR BATH’S CLEAN AIR ZONE

April 02, 2019

 

VIDEALERT AWARDED ENFORCEMENT CONTRACT FOR BATH’S CLEAN AIR ZONE

 

 

STAND CO25, TRAFFEX, NEC BIRMINGHAM, 3 APRIL 2019 – Bath and North East Somerset Council (B&NES Council) is extending its Videalert CCTV enforcement platform with the installation of additional cameras for its approved class C clean air zone (CAZ) that gives exemptions to private cars but charges higher polluting buses, coaches, HGVs, LGVs/vans, private hire vehicles and taxis.  Videalert was awarded the contract to ensure full and seamless integration with the council’s existing hosted digital video platform which is already being used to enforce a wide range of restrictions including bus lanes, bus gates and permit parking.

 

 

B&NES Council was one of 28 councils directed by the government to prepare an action plan to urgently reduce high levels of nitrogen dioxide (caused by vehicle emissions) to within  EU and national limits  by 2021 at the latest.  The authority had originally proposed a Class D CAZ,charging all higher emission vehicles, including cars, to drive in the city centre. However, following further ongoing technical work and a public consultation in December – which garnered an unprecedented 8,421 responses – a class C option with additional traffic management, was agreed.

 

According to Chris Major, group manager for Transport and Parking at B&NES Council:  “The new charging class C CAZ will achieve compliance by 2021 apart from a single exceedance caused by localised traffic issues.  We believe this will be resolved by installing traffic signals at two junctions.”

 

Videalert will be installing HD ANPR cameras to enforce the new CAZ scheme at key road junctions across the designated boundary. The hosted Videalert platform will automate the management and enforcement of this new zone, providing real-time identification including vehicle make, model, colour and euro standard rating for pre-filtering and updating the whitelist of compliant vehicles held at the edge to minimise transmission costs. Information on non-compliant vehicles will then interface with the UK government’s new national clean air zone database for vehicle validation and payment.  The system will also provide detailed analytics and impact analysis highlighting the reduction in non-compliant vehicles entering the zone over time.

 

Tim Daniels, Sales and Marketing Director at Videalert, added:  “The award of this high profile contract confirms Videalert’s ability to handle the evolving requirements of clean air and low emission zones.  It also demonstrates how a single video data platform can support multiple applications, enabling councils to address the challenges of improving traffic congestion and air quality simultaneously.”

 

The CAZ should commence operation at the end of 2020. The daily charge will be £9 for non-compliant taxis, private hire vehicles and light goods vehicles (the minimum standard being euro 6 for diesel and Euro 4 for petrol), and £100 for buses, coaches and HGVs (the minimum standard being euro 6).

 

 

About Videalert

Videalert is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of traffic enforcement and management solutions. It is the only company able to provide its own suite of attended, unattended, and Mobile Vehicle CCTV enforcement solutions using the same intelligent digital video software platform.  The platform can also support other traffic management and community safety applications using the same infrastructure.  This unique, future-proofed solution combines sophisticated video analytics with ANPR and offers a full range of deployment options including wired LAN, Wi-Fi LAN and 4G WAN as well as supporting all analogue and ONVIF compliant digital megapixel cameras.  For further information, please visit www.videalert.com or contact:

 

Tim Daniels, Videalert Ltd, Tel: 020 3931 6556, Email: tdaniels@videalert.com

Paul Jennings, PJMC Limited, Tel: 01926 312886, Email: info@pjmc.com

 

World’s Greatest TV show features PCS Mobile

October 02, 2018

 

 

World’s Greatest TV show features PCS Mobile

 

 

 

 Experts in License Plate Recognition (LPR) Solutions

 

 

 

DENVER, CO (October, 2018) —“World’s Greatest TV Show!” is a fast- paced tour around the world featuring behind- the -scenes footage and interviews with some of the most amazing and unique companies, products, people, and travel destinations that the world has to offer!  PCS Mobile was chosen by the World’s Greatest show because of their expertise in mobile and fixed solutions for Genetics’ AutoVu License Plate Recognition (LPR) in Parking and Law enforcement applications. To find the listing and times in your area visit https://worldsgreatesttelevision.com/tv_schedule/

 

PCS Mobile, founded in 1993 by President and CEO Kathleen Pakkebier, is a leader in providing mobile data products for in vehicle and remote use.  PCS provides customers, with complete solutions composed of pre-sales consultative services, pilot products, in-car vehicle installation, project management, and on-site technical services and support.

 

PCS Mobile is a provider of proven solutions for field forces to gather information, access information and manage these resources –anytime, anywhere.Our company strives to provide the highest level of service possible to all our clients. PCS Mobile has a nationwide footprint with field offices located in several strategic regions and the corporate office centrally located in Denver, Colorado. PCS Mobile currently is an approved vendor for the Texas DIR, CMAS, NASPO, National IPA and WA State DES contracts. Contact us today at 888-836-7841 or visit https://www.pcsmobile.com/ to learn more.

 

London Borough of Hounslow, UK: Clamping down on illegal night time parking

February 28, 2018

London Borough of Hounslow, UK: Clamping down on illegal night time parking

 

A new taskforce responsible for tackling night time parking violations has begun working across the borough.

The parking enforcement team will monitor all areas of the borough, looking out for parking violations to stop increasingly illegal behaviour that takes place in the evening and at night.

Vehicle owners who ignore parking rules will be given a fine of up to £110.
The new team has been introduced following complaints from residents about parking problems in the evening and at night.

Councillor Steve Curran, Leader of Hounslow Council said: “Some irresponsible drivers have started habitually parking illegally at night, thinking that they can get away with it.
“When a resident can’t move their car out from their drive or cross the road safely because a vehicle is blocking them it’s not on, and we’re doing something about it.

“Parking rules are there for a reason. Stick to them and you won’t be fined.”
This new initiative is being trialled for a year and will be reviewed thereafter.
Motorists are reminded that parking on double yellow lines is not permitted at any time.
Drivers should always check on-street signage to see if parking restrictions apply.
www.hounslow.gov.uk

 

Duncan Solutions Selects Tim Wendler as CEO

April 11, 2016

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Duncan Solutions Selects Tim Wendler as CEO

 

 

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (April 6, 2016) – Duncan Solutions, Inc., a leader in on-street parking management, enforcement technology, debt collection services and tolling solutions, announces that its Board of Directors has unanimously chosen Tim Wendler as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

 

“Mr. Wendler has demonstrated strong leadership throughout his tenure, including enhancing the quality of our services to clients, steering several technological investments, developing industry partnerships, and spearheading successful growth initiatives,” commented George Kase, partner at Marlin Equity Partners, which owns Duncan Solutions. “Tim is a driven manager, and we are fully committed to his vision for Duncan and his intense focus on value to clients through technology and service solutions.”

Mr. Wendler, who has been with Duncan since 2000 and most recently served as its Chief Operating Officer, will also lead Duncan subsidiary companies, including Professional Account Management, LLC; Law Enforcement Systems, LLC; and Enforcement Technology, Inc.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to lead a company with such tremendous talent,” stated Mr. Wendler, “and I am proud to be chosen to lead the company through the opportunities for growth, innovation, and investment that lie ahead.”

Prior to joining Duncan, Mr. Wendler was a public servant serving as Court Administrator for the Racine County and the Winnebago County Circuit Courts in Wisconsin. He is active in various national and regional professional associations, including the International Parking Institute (IPI); the International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association (IBTTA); and the Association of Credit and Collection Professionals (ACA).

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About Duncan Solutions
Duncan Solutions, Inc., is a leader provider of innovative systems and services to municipal and commercial clients, including tolling solutions, parking solutions, license plate know-how, collection services, and revenue optimization. Since 1936, the Duncan name has stood for quality, durability, and innovation in service to our clients. More information about Duncan Solutions is available at DuncanSolutions.com.

About Marlin Equity Partners
Marlin Equity Partners is a global investment firm with over $3 billion of capital under management. The firm is focused on providing corporate parents, shareholders and other stakeholders with tailored solutions that meet their business and liquidity needs. Marlin invests in businesses across multiple industries where its capital base, industry relationships and extensive network of operational resources significantly strengthen a company’s outlook and enhance value. Since its inception, Marlin, through its group of funds and related companies, has successfully completed over 100 acquisitions. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with an additional office in London. For more information, please visit www.marlinequity.com.