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LAZ PARKING PURCHASES SEATTLE-BASED INTERNATIONAL PARKING MANAGEMENT, INC. (IPM)

April 04, 2024

 

 

 

LAZ PARKING PURCHASES SEATTLE-BASED INTERNATIONAL PARKING MANAGEMENT, INC. (IPM)

 

HARTFORD, Conn., April 4, 2024 — LAZ Parking, the largest and fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States, is pleased to announce an asset purchased of Seattle-based (IPM) in a deal that will give LAZ a market-leading presence in the Seattle metro area.

The deal will add 14,000 parking spaces to the LAZ Parking family, making it one of the largest parking operators in Seattle. “This acquisition is a melding of like-minded companies committed to providing opportunities for their employees and serving the parking needs of their clients and the parking public,” said Alan Lazowski, Chairman, CEO, and Founder of LAZ Parking. “LAZ is thrilled to be expanding in the Seattle Metro area and to have been entrusted by IPM to continue their tradition of excellence dating back to their founding in 1985.”

IPM is a parking market leader in Seattle, and the combined assets of LAZ and IPM will create a market-leading footprint in Seattle and surrounding communities with 74 employees. LAZ and IPM share cultural values in terms of the way they conduct business and care for employees. Other factors making IPM a strong fit include IPM’s outstanding leadership team, solid track record of retaining clients, and extensive local knowledge and relationships that have potential to create growth opportunities for LAZ.

IPM’s deep local knowledge, long-standing relationships, and extensive portfolio also offer LAZ new hotel storage opportunities.

IPM was founded in 1985 as Premier Parking by Joan and Steve Sundberg as an off-airport parking company. The company was purchased in 2006 by husband-and-wife team, Mark and Tracy Sundberg. The company has 74 employees and $40 million in managed revenues. Two senior leaders at IPM will join the LAZ leadership team: Scott Reisnouer, who brings over 30 years of experience in the Seattle parking market, and over 10 at IPM, and Scott Bly who also has 30 years of professional experience, including four years at IPM and work in the transportation industry. “We are excited and honored to be building on the hard work and visionary leadership of Mark and Tracy Sundberg and their team,” said LAZ President & Co-founder Jeff Karp. “Our shared cultures and approach to doing business make this an extraordinarily strong match and one that will enhance our ability to contribute to the Greater Seattle economy and deliver a state-of-the-art parking experience to customers and clients.”

The agreement with IPM is the latest in a long history of thoughtful, strategic acquisitions and partnerships that have built LAZ into the largest privately held parking company in America. Founded in 1981, LAZ Parking grew out of the childhood friendships of Lazowski, Karp, and fellow founders Michael Harth and Michael Kuziak. More than 40 years later, LAZ is still guided by the original values of those founders to “Create Opportunities for Our Employees and Value for Our Clients,” the same principles embodied in LAZ’s laser-focused mission, “The LAZ Way.”

About LAZ Parking

LAZ Parking is the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States and a pioneer in digital parking technology. Founded in Hartford, CT, LAZ has been providing best-in-class parking management and transportation services since 1981 and operates over 1.48 million parking spaces in over 3,700 locations in 42 states and 469 cities in the U.S.  LAZ is an industry leader in business intelligence, remote monitoring, eCommerce solutions, and Proximity On-Demand Services or “LAZ PODS”. We leverage our national network of parking facilities to offer cutting edge, tech-enabled solutions, that include EV charging, micro warehousing, last-mile logistics, working across the hospitality, commercial, healthcare, airports, transportation, universities, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle service industries. LAZ is a people first, conscious capitalist company, committed to elevating humanity through business. Additional information can be found at www.lazparking.com.

LAZ Announces Contract with Madison Realty Capital to manage parking services at Woodside Central, a development of two high-rise, mixed-use towers in Woodside, Queens. The deal is LAZ’s third contract with Madison Realty and the latest addition to its expanding portfolio of properties in Greater New York City

June 29, 2023

 

 

 

LAZ Announces Contract with Madison Realty Capital to manage parking services at Woodside Central, a development of two high-rise, mixed-use towers in Woodside, Queens. The deal is LAZ’s third contract with Madison Realty and the latest addition to its expanding portfolio of properties in Greater New York City

 

 

 

Hartford, CT – June 29, 2023  LAZ Parking, the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States, announced today that it has contracted with Madison Realty Capital to manage parking services at Woodside Central, a new development of two high-rise, mixed-use towers at 46-09 69th Street and 46-10 70th Street, in Woodside, Queens. The location is the third parking services contract awarded to LAZ by Madison Realty Capital and the latest addition to LAZ’s expanding portfolio of properties in Greater New York City at LAZ provides parking services. The buildings have a combined total of 478 rental apartment units.

“LAZ takes immense pride in adding our first-in-class parking and valet services to the package of amenities available to the tenants of Woodside Central,” said Jeff Sanders, Regional Vice President for LAZ Parking in New York and New Jersey. “Madison Realty is a leader in residential and commercial property development, and we are thrilled they have chosen to partner with LAZ in yet another venture.”

With its thoughtfully designed modern interiors and extensive list of amenities, Woodside Central offers a fresh perspective on luxury living. Located in one of New York City’s most diverse and prominent neighborhoods, Woodside Central is a gateway to a unique and vibrant community that prides itself on its authenticity. Some 144 of the apartments have been set aside for residents earning up to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), with rents affordable to individuals and families with annual income ranging from $55,886 to $115,280. The 12 and 15 story towers are pet friendly and feature an array of amenities that include bike storage lockers, a laundry room, media room, gym and yoga studio. Residents also have access to a rooftop terrace and East and West Tower terraces.

“We are thrilled to be entrusted, yet again, by Madison Realty Capital, to provide parking and valet services to the residents and commercial tenants in this luxury rental development,” said Alan Lazowski, Chairman, CEO, and Founder of LAZ Parking. “Our ongoing partnership with Madison, and our growing portfolio in Greater New York, is a testament to the level of service we consistently deliver to our customers and clients and our reputation for being the best in the industry.”

“LAZ is proud to continue to support the growth of Madison Realty in New York City,” added   Jorge Brandao, General Manager for LAZ Parking in New York. “We look forward to providing an essential service to the Woodside community, its residents, and businesses.”

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About LAZ Parking

LAZ Parking is the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States and a pioneer in digital parking technology. Founded in Hartford, CT, LAZ has been providing best-in-class parking management and transportation services since 1981 and operates over 1.4 million parking spaces in over 3,500 locations in 41 states and 452 cities in the U.S.  LAZ is an industry leader in business intelligence, remote monitoring, eCommerce solutions, and Proximity On-Demand Services or “LAZ PODS”. We leverage our national network of parking facilities to offer cutting edge, tech-enabled solutions, that include  EV charging, micro warehousing, last-mile logistics, and ghost kitchens, working across the hospitality, commercial, healthcare, airports, transportation, universities, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle service industries. LAZ is a people first, conscious capitalist company, committed to elevating humanity through business. Additional information can be found at www.lazparking.com.

LAZ Announces Contract with Princeton Real Estate Partners, Ex-Tell Real Estate Development to Manage 610 West 45th Street, a Ground and Elevated Parking Facility Serving the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum, and other New York City Attractions 

June 05, 2023

 

 

 

LAZ Announces Contract with Princeton Real Estate Partners, Ex-Tell Real Estate Development to Manage 610 West 45th Street, a Ground and Elevated Parking Facility Serving the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum, and other New York City Attractions 

 

 

 

Hartford, CT – June 5, 2023, LAZ Parking, the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States, announced today that it has contracted with Princeton Real Estate Partners to manage 610 West 45th Street, a short and long-term parking facility off the West Side Highway that serves the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum in New York City. The contract is the latest addition to LAZ Parking’s expanding portfolio in Midtown Manhattan. The deal puts the previously closed ground and elevated parking facility owned by Ex-Tell Development back online. The site is in the Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown West neighborhoods of Manhattan’s West Side and within walking distance of other notable New York City attractions that include Times Square, Hudson River Greenway, the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, Pier 86, and more.

“LAZ Parking’s reputation for delivering best-in-class parking operations and transportation services sets us apart from our competitors,” said Alan Lazowski, Chairman, CEO, and Founder of LAZ Parking. “This contract with Princeton Real Estate Partners is an acknowledgment of that and the hard work that LAZ team members do every day to earn that recognition among customers and our parking industry peers.”

“It’s very exciting to be partnering with Princeton Real State Partners and Ex-Tell, a company that we’ve talked to for years but that we had not yet had the chance to forge a partnership,” added Jeff Sanders, LAZ Regional Vice President for New York. “This has been a great opportunity for us to work with these companies to reopen a previously closed parking location near the West Side Highway and Times Square!”

Jorge Brandao, LAZ General Manager for New York, called the deal humbling.

“We’re providing a critically important service to visitors of the Intrepid Sea, Air, & Space Museum, an iconic New York City attraction and treasure,” he said. “We are excited to be adding this facility to our growing portfolio on the West Side of Manhattan.”

“LAZ takes great pride in its reputation for being an innovator in the parking industry and for delivering unparalleled service and expertise to clients,” added Fermin Gonzalez, Director of Operations for New York City.

“LAZ has vast experience in managing commercial parking operations and our clients and customers reap the benefits of that,” he said.

 

About LAZ Parking

LAZ Parking is the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States and a pioneer in digital parking technology. Founded in Hartford, CT, LAZ has been providing best-in-class parking management and transportation services since 1981 and operates over 1.4 million parking spaces in over 3,500 locations in 41 states and 452 cities in the U.S.  LAZ is an industry leader in business intelligence, remote monitoring, eCommerce solutions, and Proximity On-Demand Services or “LAZ PODS”. We leverage our national network of parking facilities to offer cutting edge, tech-enabled solutions, that include  EV charging, micro warehousing, last-mile logistics, and ghost kitchens, working across the hospitality, commercial, healthcare, airports, transportation, universities, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle service industries. LAZ is a people first, conscious capitalist company, committed to elevating humanity through business. Additional information can be found at www.lazparking.com.

 

LAZ Wins Contract For Two Parking Garages in White Plains, NY Central Business District

April 26, 2023

 

 

 

LAZ Wins Contract For Two Parking Garages in White Plains, NY Central Business District   

 

 

Hartford, CT – April 26, 2023, LAZ Parking announced today that it has been selected to manage 1,200 parking spaces in two garages attached to and near Westchester One, a 21-story Class A office tower at 44 Broadway, White Plains NY. The 907,000 square-foot building is the oldest office tower in central business district of White Plains and anchored by New York Life. Under the terms of the contract with Argent Ventures, LAZ will operate a 500 spaces in the garage attached to Westchester One and an additional 700 parking spaces at an Argent-owned garage at 120 Westchester Ave.

“LAZ is honored to have been chosen to manage parking operations at this prominent property at the heart of the White Plains central business district,” said Alan Lazowski, Chairman, CEO, and Founder of LAZ Parking. “We work hard every day to provide the highest level of service to clients and customers. This contract is an acknowledgment that we are succeeding at that.”

Argent purchased the property in 2017. The garage attached to Westchester One garage is renovated and renovations and upgrades are underway in the lobby, cafeteria and tenant lounge of the building. Westchester One has a total of 2,600 parking spaces in its garage and parking annex, both of which have controlled security gates, upgraded lighting, and 24/7 security monitoring.

“We are excited about this partnership with Argent Ventures and to be entrusted to manage parking operations at Westchester One,” said Jeff Sanders, LAZ Parking’s Regional Vice President for New York and New Jersey. “We take great pride in our reputation for delivering unparalleled service and expertise to our clients and look forward to continuing that tradition at this prominent address.”

Westchester One is the latest in a growing list of commercial properties for which LAZ Parking is providing parking management and other services. LAZ delivers the same professional, personalized service across numerous industries, working with universities and clients and customers in the hospitality, healthcare, airport, transportation, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle services sectors.

“LAZ has vast experience in managing commercial parking operations and our clients and customers reap the benefits of that,” said Jorge Brandao, a LAZ General Manager overseeing operations in New York. “We take pride in making building tenants feel like valued guests and making their parking experience the most convenient and seamless it can possibly be.”

About LAZ Parking

LAZ Parking is the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States and a pioneer in digital parking technology. Founded in Hartford, CT, LAZ has been providing best-in-class parking management and transportation services since 1981 and operates over 1.4 million parking spaces in over 3,500 locations in 40 states and 451 cities in the U.S.  LAZ is an industry leader in business intelligence, remote monitoring, eCommerce solutions, and Proximity On-Demand Services or “LAZ PODS”. We leverage our national network of parking facilities to offer cutting edge, tech-enabled solutions, that include EV charging, micro warehousing, last-mile logistics, working across the hospitality, commercial, healthcare, airports, transportation, universities, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle service industries. LAZ is a people first, conscious capitalist company, committed to elevating humanity through business. Additional information can be found at www.lazparking.com.

LAZ to Manage Parking Service at The Parking Club, Parking Condos in Brooklyn

April 25, 2023

 

 

 

LAZ to Manage Parking Service at The Parking Club, Parking Condos in Brooklyn

 

 

Hartford, CT – April 24, 2023, LAZ Parking announced today that it has been selected to manage parking services at The Parking Club, a luxury condominium parking facility in the Cobble Hill neighborhood of Brooklyn, N.Y. Under the terms of the contract with The Parking Club’s Board of Directors, LAZ will oversee a range of services provided to parking space owners and lease holders paying monthly rent for a space at the facility, located at 185-187 Pacific St. in Brooklyn. In addition to having their cars parked, owners and monthly renters are offered valet car delivery to their homes, offices, the airport and out of town; car washing, car charging, and concierge car services such as oil changes. The three-story garage has a total of 150 parking spaces.

“We are beyond excited about our partnership with The Parking Club,” said Alan Lazowski, Chairman, CEO, and Founder of LAZ Parking. “This is a unique opportunity to take our services to a whole new level,”

 

“LAZ has a long history of delivering first-in-class service to customers and clients,” added Jeff Sanders, LAZ Parking’s Regional Vice President for New York and New Jersey. “We’re proud of that reputation and grateful to the Board of Directors for selecting LAZ to serve the specialized needs of their owners and discerning customers.”

 

Cobble Hill is a picturesque, upscale neighborhood with scarce on-street parking. By purchasing a parking space, Parking Club owners avoid the daily hassle of finding a parking spot. Another benefit of ownership is the value it adds to the owner’s home. Should they choose to sell, owners have the option of attaching the deeded parking space to the sale

 

The Parking Club is the latest addition to LAZ’s growing portfolio of residential business and an exciting new twist on traditional parking management services at residential properties. To summon their cars, owners send a text and within 15 minutes, the car is ready for pick-up. The garage is staffed, has 24-hour security, and an owner’s lounge with water, coffee and renovated rest rooms.

 

“LAZ has vast experience in managing residential parking operations and our clients and customers reap the benefits of that,” said Jorge Brandao, a LAZ General Manager overseeing operations in New York. “We take great pride in delivering unparalleled service tailored to the needs of our customers and clients and look forward to taking that tradition to new heights at The Parking Club.”

 

 

About LAZ Parking

LAZ Parking is the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States and a pioneer in digital parking technology. Founded in Hartford, CT, LAZ has been providing best-in-class parking management and transportation services since 1981 and operates over 1.4 million parking spaces in over 3,500 locations in 40 states and 451 cities in the U.S.  LAZ is an industry leader in business intelligence, remote monitoring, eCommerce solutions, and Proximity On-Demand Services or “LAZ PODS”. We leverage our national network of parking facilities to offer cutting edge, tech-enabled solutions, that include EV charging, micro warehousing, last-mile logistics, working across the hospitality, commercial, healthcare, airports, transportation, universities, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle service industries. LAZ is a people first, conscious capitalist company, committed to elevating humanity through business. Additional information can be found at www.lazparking.com.

 

LAZ Selected to Run Parking Operations at I.M. Pei-Designed Luxury Condominium in Midtown Manhattan 

April 13, 2023

 

 

 

LAZ Selected to Run Parking Operations at I.M. Pei-Designed Luxury Condominium in Midtown Manhattan 

 

 

 

Hartford, CT – April 12, 2023, LAZ Parking announced today that it has been selected to manage parking operations at The Centurion, a luxury condominium at 33 West 56th Street, in New York City. The 17-story, 47-unit luxury residence was designed by the late I.M. Pei and is the first ground-up residential condominium in New York City designed by the renowned architect and his firm, I.M. Pei Partnership Architects. Built in 2008, The Centurion is situated in the heart of midtown Manhattan and a short walk from Central Park, the theater district, the Plaza Hotel, Carnegie Hall, the Museum of Modern Art, Radio City Music Hall, and other city landmarks.

 “We are excited and honored to have been selected to manage valet parking operations at The Centurion,” said Jeff Sanders, LAZ Parking’s Regional Vice President for New York and New Jersey. “It’s an acknowledgement of our reputation for providing an exceptional parking experience to our customers and clients.”

“It is indeed a thrill to be chosen to provide valet parking services at this iconic residential property in the heart of Midtown, said Alan Lazowski, Chairman, CEO, and Founder of LAZ Parking. “I am confident this will be a strong and productive partnership, because LAZ shares the same commitment to providing the highest level of service to building residents and their guests.”

Residential parking is an expanding segment of LAZ Parking’s extensive portfolio of parking management and transportation services business. LAZ delivers the same professional, personalized service to its residential customers as it does to guests at five-star hotels, resorts, and restaurants. LAZ also works across numerous other industries, including commercial, healthcare, airports, universities, government, retail, and events.

 “LAZ has vast experience in the hospitality industry and our residential clients and customers reap the benefits of that,” said Jorge Brandao, a LAZ General Manager overseeing operations in New York. “We take pride in making residents feel like valued guests from the time we see them off in the morning to welcoming them home at the end of the day.”

LAZ also takes pride in the value it brings to its partnerships with residential property owners and managers, added Wilmer Valera, Director of Operations.

“Having the opportunity to bring that value to this extraordinary property is both an honor and a validation of our many years of hard work,” he said.

 

About LAZ Parking

LAZ Parking is the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States and a pioneer in digital parking technology. Founded in Hartford, CT, LAZ has been providing best-in-class parking management and transportation services since 1981 and operates over 1.4 million parking spaces in over 3,500 locations in 40 states and 451 cities in the U.S.  LAZ is an industry leader in business intelligence, remote monitoring, eCommerce solutions, and Proximity On-Demand Services or “LAZ PODS”. We leverage our national network of parking facilities to offer cutting edge, tech-enabled solutions, that include EV charging, micro warehousing, last-mile logistics, working across the hospitality, commercial, healthcare, airports, transportation, universities, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle service industries. LAZ is a people first, conscious capitalist company, committed to elevating humanity through business. Additional information can be found at www.lazparking.com.

 

Avail Car Sharing and LAZ Parking Enter Unique Partnership to Innovate Traditional Parking Garage Experience

November 03, 2022

 

Avail Car Sharing and LAZ Parking Enter Unique Partnership to Innovate Traditional Parking Garage Experience

 

First-of-its-kind agreement brings Avail to LAZ properties, expanding urban mobility options in the U.S.

 

 

CHICAGO, IL (November 3, 2022) – Avail, a car sharing platform protected by Allstate, and LAZ Parking, the fastest growing and second largest parking company in the country, are teaming up to change the way people use parking garages while making the car sharing journey even easier. The collaboration is the first time a car sharing company has directly integrated with a parking management company, enabling monthly parking subscribers to earn supplemental income by sharing their vehicle from the convenience of a commercial garage.

Avail will initially bring its car sharing marketplace and complementary customer service technologies to designated parking areas in 20 LAZ locations across Chicago and Denver, with over 100 integrated locations planned in the next year.

“We began asking what is the next step for car sharing and what more can a parking garage be.’” said Jason Mathias, president of Avail. “Our work with LAZ aims to answer these questions, making car sharing simpler and more accessible and allowing monthly LAZ subscribers to share their vehicles in a fresh, dynamic space. We are thrilled to offer this service with LAZ and lead the reinvention of parking garages.”

The partnership will debut November 3, 2022 in Chicago at LAZ Parking Grand Plaza, 540 N. State. The location will feature technologies including a digital agent to guide customers through the newly launched experience, a designated service station to care for vehicles, and an artificially intelligent camera system to help keep the platform safe and well-managed.

“The parking industry changed dramatically during the pandemic, forcing us to innovate,” said Alan Lazowski, chairman and founder of LAZ Parking. “We rose to the challenge, and through our work with Avail, we are providing a new type of service that helps vehicle owners offset the cost of their parking. It’s optimizing traditional parking garages into mobility hubs.”

Shared cars will be inspected, washed by Avail’s staff, and made available to borrow by vetted owners. As always with Avail, a best-in-class auto insurance from Allstate will offer peace of mind to Avail customers and partners. Avail plans to offer additional features, such as EV charging stations, to its LAZ locations in the future.

Members of the press interested in learning more or attending the debut in Chicago can contact Avail (media@availcarsharing.com) and LAZ Parking (mary@courseyco.com).

LAZ Becomes an Accredited Parking Organization

August 08, 2022

 

 

LAZ Becomes an Accredited Parking Organization

International designation recognizes national and international standards for parking management and operations, customer service, professional development, safety, and security.

 

 

 

Hartford, CT –  LAZ Parking recently earned status as an Accredited Parking Organization (APO), joining an elite class of the top organizations in the industry. APO is a designation for organizations that recognizes best practices in responsible parking management and operations, customer service, professional development, sustainability and access management, safety, data security and risk management, and more.

“It’s quite an achievement, which follows a lengthy and arduous review process,” explained Shawn Conrad, CAE, CEO of the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI), the organization that sets the standards for APO Accreditation and Accreditation with Distinction.  The APO program was established to set industry standards that develop, ensure, and support a high level of professionalism and competency in parking, transportation, and mobility management.

To earn the APO Accreditation, an organization must demonstrate its commitment to ongoing evaluation and improvement through the implementation of industry best practices. Applicant organizations work with third-party reviewers to present evidence of accomplishment of more than 100 criteria in 14 categories, in addition to 25 required criteria.  Accreditation requires that at least one facility is evaluated and meets the criteria as established by the APO Board of Directors.

“Parking at an accredited facility or operation assures the public that the organization adheres to a strict code of ethics and meets national and internationally endorsed standards for professionalism, accountability, responsibility, and performance,” Conrad said.

 “LAZ is so very proud to have earned this distinction,” said Alan Lazowski, Chairman, CEO, and founder of LAZ Parking. “IPMI accreditation is an acknowledgement of our excellence in customer service, operations, employee development and a multitude of other areas. It also validates all the hard work each and every member of the LAZ team does day in and day out to achieve those results.”

About LAZ Parking

LAZ Parking is the largest, fastest-growing privately owned parking operator in the United States and a pioneer in digital parking technology. Founded in Hartford, CT, LAZ has been providing best-in-class parking management and transportation services since 1981 and operates over 1.2 million parking spaces in over 3,450 locations in 39 states and 455cities in the U.S.  LAZ is an industry leader in business intelligence, remote monitoring, eCommerce solutions, and Proximity On-Demand Services or “LAZ PODS”. We leverage our national network of parking facilities to offer cutting edge, tech-enabled solutions, that include  EV charging, micro warehousing, last-mile logistics, and ghost kitchens, working across the hospitality, commercial, healthcare, airports, transportation, universities, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle service industries. LAZ is a people first, conscious capitalist company, committed to elevating humanity through business. Additional information can be found at www.lazparking.com.

About IPMI

The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is the world’s largest association of professionals in parking, transportation, and mobility — professionals who keep all of us moving. Members include everyone from garage owners and operators to architects to city managers to government agencies, health care centers, universities, airports, and convention centers. IPMI works to advance the parking and mobility profession through professional development, research and data collection, advocacy and outreach, and with experts from around the world in dozens of specialties to make sure parking and transportation function efficiently so people, businesses, and communities can keep moving.

Los Angeles World Airports and LAZ Parking Win International Parking & Mobility Institute Award of Excellence for the LAX-it Taxi and Pickup Service Ride App

November 23, 2021

 

 

 

Los Angeles World Airports and LAZ Parking Win International Parking & Mobility Institute Award of Excellence for the LAX-it Taxi and Pickup Service Ride App

 

 

2021 IPMI Awards of Excellence winners exemplify creativity, forward-thinking, and commitment to mobility and sustainability.

 

 

 

Los Angeles, CA., November 22, 2021 – Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and LAZ Parking have been recognized by the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) with a 2021 Award of Excellence for the LAX-it Taxi and Pickup Service Ride App. LAX-it received the award for Innovation in a Mobility, Transportation, or Parking Program, placing the service among the industry’s top programs.

 

Over the last decade, traffic congestion on the roadways and front curbs of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has grown dramatically due to the popularity of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) like Uber and Lyft, as well as steady growth in air passengers. Projections showed vehicular traffic within the Central Terminal Area (CTA) would become increasingly dense without an innovative mitigation while the airport’s modernization built the long-term solutions including an Automated People Mover train. Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) implemented a visionary solution to this problem by moving TNCs and taxis from the CTA and having them pick up customers at an adjacent lot designed for this purpose.

 

“LAX-it” (pronounced “LA Exit”) is a ground-breaking service that removes tens of thousands of vehicles per day from the CTA’s traffic congestion and provides a fleet of shuttle buses to transport passengers from the terminal to the pickup point, where their ride is waiting. When the time came to select an operating partner with the expertise, commitment, and flexibility to take on this ambitious new service LAWA selected LAZ Parking, a recognized innovation leader in the parking and mobility industry. Since assuming the management of LAX-it, LAZ has transported millions of passengers and, during peak operations, facilitated over 30,000 daily rideshare pickups.

 

IPMI Awards of Excellence showcase outstanding parking and transportation facilities and innovative parking, transportation, and mobility industry programs. Judges from every segment of the industry review entries and rank them according to a range of criteria.

 

“This year’s Awards of Excellence winners showcase creativity, innovation, sustainability, and a commitment to the future of transportation and mobility,” said IPMI CEO Shawn D. Conrad, CAE. “Their attention to excellence benefits both their operations and their local communities, and it’s an honor to recognize and celebrate these projects and organizations.”

 

“LAZ Parking is thrilled to share this recognition with LAWA and to be selected as their partner on the new LAX-it service,” added Alan Lazowski, Chairman and CEO of LAZ Parking. “We are humbled to yet again be recognized for our parking and logistics expertise and to be entrusted by LAWA to deliver a solution that better serves customers and provides a sustainable, cost-effective solution to the challenges facing the mobility, transportation, and parking industries.”

IPMI is the world’s largest and leading association for professionals and organizations in the parking and mobility industry. More details on this year’s award winners can be found in a special feature in Parking & Mobility magazine, as well as on IPMI’s website. They will be honored in-person at the 2021 IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo, Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, Tampa, Fla. The 2022 IPMI Awards of Excellence competition will open in January 2022. Please visit parking-mobility.org for details.

 

About Los Angeles World Airports

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is the City of Los Angeles department that owns and operates Los Angeles International (LAX) and Van Nuys (VNY) general aviation airports. Both play an integral role in helping to meet the Southern California regional demand for passenger, cargo, and general aviation services. Both airports make a distinct contribution to the strength of the system as it provides a high level of safety, security, and service for their customers, communities, and stakeholders. As the aviation authority for the nation’s second-largest city and hub of one of the world’s most populous metropolitan areas, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is faced with the challenges of providing an airport system to serve a major portion of the Southern California market. LAWA has met this challenge and at no cost to taxpayers. Los Angeles World Airports is a self-supporting department of the City of Los Angeles, governed by a seven-member Board of Airport Commissioners. The Board is comprised of public-spirited business and civic leaders appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council.

 

About LAZ Parking

LAZ Parking is the largest and fastest-growing privately-owned parking operator in the United States and a pioneer in digital parking technology. Founded in Hartford, CT, in 1981, with four decades of experience providing best-in-class parking management and transportation services, LAZ operates over 1.2 million parking spaces across the country in over 3,200 locations in 36 states and 444 cities. Over the past decade, LAZ has led the industry with business intelligence, remote monitoring, and eCommerce solutions, and more recently, launched its Proximity On-Demand Services – “LAZ PODS.” Leveraging their national real estate parking network through connected tech-enabled solutions, LAZ PODS includes EV charging, micro warehousing, last-mile logistics, and ghost kitchens. LAZ works across various industries, including hospitality, commercial, healthcare, airports, transportation, universities, government, retail, events, residential, and shuttle services. LAZ is a people-first, Conscious Capitalism company that believes in elevating humanity through business. For more information, visit www.lazparking.com

 

 

Media Contact

Mary Brennan Coursey, 860-305-0476, mary@courseyco.com

 

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