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Offstreet Closes Seed Funding Round!

March 23, 2023

Offstreet Closes Seed Funding Round!

Regina, SK. – Offstreet today announced the closing of a $1.2M seed round. This fundraising round involved participation from new and existing investors, including a first place win at the StartupTNT Investment Summit VI.

“We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve closed our latest funding round from some of the top investors in the industry. This investment will enable us to scale our team, accelerate our product development, and expand our reach to new markets,” says Matt Fahlman, Co-Founder and CEO at Offstreet.

“We’re grateful for the support of our investors, the trust from our customers, and the hard work from our team. We’re excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as we continue to build the industry’s best parking validation solution.

Although the capital is nice, we know the only long-term competitive advantage is building a world class product. We have a lot of work to do and are extremely excited about the future and what we can accomplish in the parking industry!”

Offstreet was founded in 2016 by Matt Fahlman and Kyle Smyth in Regina, SK. Working closely with private parking operators, it became apparent that validations were a major pain point and prevented operators from going fully digital with LPR enforcement.

Over the last 5 years Offstreet has become the most flexible validation tool on the market that services over 500 parking lots. Offstreet enables parking managers to offer an effective validation solution to clients, as well as digitize paid parking exemptions.

About Offstreet

Offstreet’s license plate-based parking validation software allows parking managers to digitize and easily manage paid parking exemptions at ungated lots and garages. Typical exemptions include merchant validations, special guests and visitors, and employee parking.

Parker Technology’s Two-Way Video Functionality Now Available on Amano ONE

March 22, 2023

Parker Technology’s Two-Way Video Functionality Now Available on Amano ONE

March 22, 2023 – Roseville, MN- Amano McGann, Inc., the leading provider of Parking Access and Revenue Control Systems (PARCS) in North America, and Parker Technology, the video customer experience platform of choice for the parking industry, are delighted to announce that Parker Technology is now fully integrated with Amano McGann’s Amano ONE PARCS solution.

“We a pleased to continue our relationship with Parker Technology,” said Greg Brewer, Sr. VP of Operations at Amano McGann. “We’re in the business of making our client’s lives easier. This integration takes our simplified, powerful, and reliable Amano ONE solution and adds another layer of convenience for parking management and end-users.”

With the Parker Technology integration, intercom help calls can now be tracked and managed in Parker’s robust software platform and directed to Parker’s highly trained customer service representatives, as needed, whether 24/7 or on a hybrid, part-time schedule. Through the integration with Amano ONE, Parker’s call center team can seamlessly validate tickets, vend gates, update access holder status, search for credentials, and more. Using real-time data available through Amano ONE, the Parker team can also check for potential alerts like low paper. This provides parking patrons with exceptional customer service, while freeing up management staff to do other, high-priority tasks.

Tammy Baker, COO at Parker Technology, said “We are excited to complete another integration together and look forward to the enhanced service this functionality will bring. Our ability to use a single pane of glass to house all the procedures the CSR needs to troubleshoot and then the power to push and pull information from the PARCS system is paramount to the Client Experience. It creates an efficient and expedited way to help the customer in the lane while protecting revenue and system integrity. I love a Win – Win!”

The Amano ONE Call Center is included in the Amano ONE Parking Management Platform and the solution has a microphone, camera, speaker, and display built right in. The Parker Technology integration does not require any additional hardware or on-site reprogramming of the software. Once parking management has engaged with Parker Technology for its services, the integration can be turned on right from Amano ONE’s software. Once activated, guests requesting assistance at an Amano ONE device can take advantage of two-way video and audio communication.

The pairing of these two powerhouse solutions offers parking patrons a simplified user experience with the option for next-level assistance at the device. To learn more about the Amano ONE/Parker Technology interface, email insidesales@amanomcgann.com.

About Amano McGann

Amano McGann, Inc. is a member of the Amano Group, a worldwide organization with annual revenues in excess of $1 billion. As world leaders in the manufacturing and distribution of hardware and software solutions for the parking industry, Amano McGann distributes nationally through branch offices and an authorized distribution network and provides a level of service and experienced unmatched in the industry. For more information about Amano McGann’s integrated solutions visit www.amanomcgann.com.

About Parker Technology

Parker Technology combines parking domain expertise, a flexible software platform and their professional customer service center, or your staff, to ensure customer problems are resolved efficiently, according to facility business rules. Parker helps its clients create a better customer experience, while collecting more revenue, keeping traffic moving, freeing up internal staff to focus on higher-priority on-site tasks and providing data and insights to run operations more effectively. Learn more at www.parkertechnology.com.

Contact: Sabrina Amerson

Tel: 612-331-2020 ext. 6148

Email: marketing@amanomcgann.com

Mobile Smart City Corp Introduces LG Series for Entry & Exit Access Control

March 21, 2023

Mobile Smart City Corp Introduces LG Series for Entry & Exit Access Control

Mobile Smart City will showcase new products and services at PIE 2023 in Schaumburg, IL, on March 28-30, 2023. The management team will showcase at booth #112.

We will be presenting our new pay-in-lane contactless and seamless equipment, which has been fully designed in the US, and manufactured using state-of-the-art technology. The LG1 series uses QR readers to grant access control for permit holders and transients. It is fully integrated with existing LPR solutions to manage automatic license plate recognition, another easy way to grant access. Payments can be done using debit and credit cards, and contactless readers are also a new option for a better customer experience. “We can provide full service solutions, including the payment processing, so the customer doesn’t need to deal with merchant services”, said John J. Incandela, President and CEO of Mobile Smart City. The equipment is fully integrated with Pango, and our mobile app platform with a unique user ID that can be used as the entry or exit identifier.

Mobile Smart City provides smart sustainable solutions to municipalities and local governments through innovation and technology. “We are constantly innovating to accelerate development and building technology to deliver better places to live and work” said Luis Garma, Chairman of the Board of Mobile Smart City.

Mobile Smart City is an international tech company specialized in developing and implementing smart digital solutions for to municipalities and governments. Founded in the year 2015, the company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL with a regional office in Maryland, and has operations in several countries: Argentina, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Spain, and the United States.

Mobile Smart City holds a wide experience in the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of complex digital payment solutions, parking management systems, and access control, including Payments, Citations, and Collections. We have developed more than 350 projects during the last 8 years, implementing our platforms and gaining a solid expertise. We have accumulated many references working with different Municipalities, Counties, Universities, Airports, and private operators, helping them to improve their revenues and their user’s experiences, using our state-of-the-art technology.

Mobile Smart City offers a cloud-based platform, hosted in the US, that can provide an outstanding customer experience when using digital services, parking, transportation, and access control. Our solutions include Mobile Parking Payments, Digital Permits, Parking Enforcement, LPR Fast Pass & QR Access Control, Muti-space Parking Meters, Pay-in-Lane, and Business Intelligence.

Mobile Smart City Corporation, provides Smart Cities and Enterprises with a suite of mobile Solutions and Services, including parking payment, tax payment, enforcement, mobile ticketing, transit payment, local advertising, insurances and more.

For more information www.mobilesmart.city or call 1-844-726-4644

David Davenport Retires After 25 Years of Service at Parking Control Service and Jazmin Witrago Promoted to General Manager

March 21, 2023

David Davenport Retires After 25 Years of Service at Parking Control Service and Jazmin Witrago Promoted to General Manager

San Francisco, CA – David Davenport, a valued employee of Parking Control Service, has announced his retirement after 25 years of dedicated service to the company. David’s retirement will take effect on March 31, 2023.

David joined Parking Control Service in 1998 as the General Manager and has since then contributed immensely to the growth and success of the company. During his time at Parking Control Service, David held various positions including President, and has been instrumental in the development and implementation of several key projects and growth initiatives for the company.

David’s extensive experience and expertise in the industry has been invaluable to Parking Control Service. He has been a key member of the team, and his contributions have helped the company achieve significant milestones and successes over the years. David’s dedication, commitment, and hard work have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and management team at Parking Control Service. He will be greatly missed.

Commenting on David’s retirement, Dante Puccinelli, CEO of Parking Control Service’s parent company, California Parking Company, said: “We are incredibly grateful for David’s many years of service to Parking Control Service. His contributions to the company have been immeasurable, and he will be greatly missed. We wish him all the best in his retirement.”

David has expressed his gratitude to the company and colleagues for the support, and contributions that they have provided to the company over the years. He also thanked his colleagues for the memorable experiences and great friendships forged over the years.

David plans to spend his retirement traveling, spending time with family and friends, and pursuing his hobbies and interests.

As David begins his retirement, Parking Control Service is please to announce that Jazmin Witrago has been promoted to the General Manager role for the company, effective April 1, 2023.

Jazmin has been with the company for 15 years and has built her skills with the company while learning everything about the operation and the customers. She has worked in many positions in the company, including Patrol Specialist, Office Manager and Marketing and Sales. Jazmin has a strong work ethic; she is committed to excellence and is dedicated to providing outstanding service to the Parking Control Service customers.

Commenting on Jazmin’s promotion, her predecessor, David Davenport said, “Jazmin has been an exceptional employee and her promotion is well deserved. She has consistently demonstrated her commitment to the company, our team, and her work. I know Jazmin will excel in her new role and continue to contribute to the growth and success of Parking Control Service.

For more information, please contact Jazmin Witrago, General Manager Parking Control Service 415-563-4888, or jasmine@pcsparkingcontrol.com

ACE Parking Surpasses One Million All-Electric, Zero-Emission Miles with Lightning eMotors Lightning ZEV4™ & Lightning ZEV5™ Shuttle Buses

March 21, 2023

ACE Parking Surpasses One Million All-Electric, Zero-Emission Miles with Lightning eMotors Lightning ZEV4™ & Lightning ZEV5™ Shuttle Buses

ACE Parking deployed 24 vehicles to ACE’s San Diego Airport fleet in 2020, creating the largest electric airport shuttle fleet in the U.S.
The fleet has mitigated over 1,050 tons of carbon emissions from the atmosphere
Deployment of these vehicles was partially funded by CARB’s HVIP program

LOVELAND, Colo.—-Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV), a leading provider of zero-emission, medium-duty commercial vehicles and electric vehicle technology for fleets, announced today that Lightning customer ACE Parking’s San Diego Airport fleet of ZEV4 and ZEV5 shuttle buses have surpassed one million all-electric, zero-emission miles.

“ACE Parking’s San Diego Airport fleet is a success story not just for Lightning, but for fleet vehicle electrification, and it’s been an honor to be ACE’s chosen partner in this important deployment,” said Lightning CRO Kash Sethi. “It’s always such a point of pride—and a testament to our shared commitment to providing clean, safe and sustainable transportation—to see one of our fleets pass the one-million-mile mark. We’re looking forward to many more miles with ACE.”

Lightning delivered 16 Class 4 ZEV4 and 8 Class 5 ZEV5 electric shuttle buses to ACE Parking in 2020. Since deployment, the fleet has transported more than 1.5 million passengers over one million miles and mitigated over 1,050 tons of CO₂ emissions from the atmosphere. The fleet is supported by Lightning Insights™, Lightning’s leading EV-specific telematics service that monitors vehicle location, efficiency, charge status and more in real time. The ZEV4 and ZEV5 zero-emission shuttle buses have averaged 41.1 and 34.4 MPGe respectively, over 5x more efficient than comparable gasoline shuttles, such as the Ford E-450 with 7.3 mpg and the Ford F-550 with 5.9 mpg.

“Lightning has been a good partner for us, providing strong service and support throughout the deployment despite ongoing gen1-technology hurdles,” said Steve Burton, president of ACE Parking. “We’re very happy with the environmental benefits of our Lightning fleet, while our drivers and passengers enjoy the quiet, refined performance only an EV can deliver.”

Lightning is now delivering the third generation of their ZEV4 shuttle bus with additional benefits, such as the batteries fully contained between the frame rails, redundant parking brake, push button shifting and more.

The ACE Parking vehicles participated in the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) Hybrid and Zero Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). HVIP provides point-of-sale discounts to organizations and companies for the purchase of low- or zero-emission commercial fleet vehicles. To date, program funding has helped more than 11,000 clean vehicles begin operation across the state, speeding up California’s electric transition, cutting emissions and improving air quality.

To learn how to electrify your fleet with Lightning eMotors, please visit lightningemotors.com.

About Lightning eMotors

Lightning eMotors (NYSE: ZEV) has been providing specialized and sustainable fleet solutions since 2009, deploying complete zero-emission-vehicle (ZEV) solutions for commercial fleets since 2018. In that time, we have deployed a variety of vehicle classes and applications including but not limited to cargo and passenger vans, ambulances, transit and shuttle buses, school buses, specialty work trucks, and electric powertrains for school buses, transit buses and motor coaches. The Lightning eMotors team designs, engineers, customizes, and manufactures zero-emission vehicles to support the wide array of fleet customer needs with a full suite of control software, telematics, analytics, and charging solutions to simplify the buying and ownership experience and maximize uptime and energy efficiency. To learn more, visit our website at https://lightningemotors.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Except for historical information herein, matters set forth in this press release are forward-looking within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about the commercial and technology progress and future financial performance of Lightning eMotors, Inc. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “expand,” “enable,” “might,” “potential,” “should,” “would” among others. Forward-looking statements in this press release are subject to certain risks and uncertainties inherent in the company’s business that could cause actual results or outcomes to vary, including, but not limited to, risks related to Lightning eMotors’ operations and business and financial performance; the ability of Lightning eMotors to execute on its business strategy and grow demand for its products and revenue; potential increases in costs or shortage of raw materials; market acceptance of new product offerings; and other risks more fully described in Lightning eMotors’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. You should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, which such performance or results will be achieved, if at all. Lightning eMotors undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

Contacts

Lightning eMotors’ News Media Contact:
Nick Bettis
(800) 223-0740
pressrelations@lightningemotors.com

Lightning eMotors’ Investor Relations:
Brian Smith
(800) 223-0740
investorrelations@lightningemotors.com

DIXON Congratulates Emily Kwatinetz on her Promotion to Principal Consultant

March 20, 2023

DIXON Congratulates Emily Kwatinetz on her Promotion to Principal Consultant

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Emily Kwatinetz to Principal!

Emily continues to be an essential part our team, and she has been instrumental in the success of our projects throughout the country. Emily deeply understands municipal operations, and she has expertise in parking policies and technology. Beyond managing our Planning Team and projects, Emily oversees our Data Team and the development of our new software solution, the DIXON Data Suite which has been successfully deployed in numerous municipalities.

Emily’s impact in the industry has been recognized by several awards including the Southwest Parking & Transportation Association Emerging Leader award this past October, and she received the “40 under 40” award from the National Parking Association in 2018.

Emily is an elected board member of the Pacific Intermountain Parking and Transportation Association. She also volunteers for the International Parking and Mobility Institute and the Washington State pedestrian advocacy nonprofit, Feet First.

Emily frequently presents at industry conferences, drawing upon her consulting experience supporting a range of municipal programs including paid parking, revenue collection and reconciliation, maintenance, employee and residential permits, wayfinding, shared parking, and other transportation and mobility matters. We are grateful to have Emily on our team!

Congratulations, Emily!

Julie Dixon, President

Dixon Resources Unlimited

TRES Announces Patriot L Product Now Made in USA

March 13, 2023

TRES Announces Patriot L Product Now Made in USA

In keeping with their quest to offer products made in the USA, Transponder and Reader Engineered Systems announces that Patriot L high performance long range reader will be the replacement for the original TRES-900.2 reader.

“The Patriot L is from our feature rich Patriot series RFID readers that are made and assembled in the USA with industry standard 26-bit weigand and other formats available,” explains Steve Hale, President of Tres. “The discontinuance of the TRES-900.2 product is in keeping with our practice of replacing older models with newer models that have improved design and functionality. Our intent is to allow our customers to order the 900.2 until stock is depleted.”

The Patriot L will install, wire and mount to any application where at 900.2 reader has been installed or considered for installation. “The Patriot L, along with the entire Patriot series, will provide long-range performance and will have additional features like transactional LED and internal adjustable buffer, to name a few,” says Steve.

TRES will continue to honor the warranty terms for the TRES-900.2 units for the duration of their purchased warranty period.

For more information, visit www.tresrfsolutions.com.

Groundbreaking Connected Stadium Technology Created By SKIDATA, the World Leader in Access and Revenue Management Technology

March 10, 2023

Major League Soccer’s Newest Team, St. Louis CITY SC,

Unveils Connected Stadium

Groundbreaking Connected Stadium Technology Created By SKIDATA, the World Leader in Access and Revenue Management Technology

St. Louis, MO (March 9, 2023)— When MLS’ newest team, St. Louis CITY SC, hosted its inaugural game at CITYPARK on March 4^th, fans enjoyed a seamless fan experience thanks to SKIDATA’s groundbreaking Connected Stadium technology. The technology allows fans to use a single credential on their smart phones to access everything the stadium has to offer. When fans arrive at the stadium, they use their phones to access and pay for parking, enter the stadium, and even pay for concessions and souvenirs.

“The connected stadium is the future of venue management, providing complete access to an event and all the associated services with a single credential,” said Andrew Feffer, Head of Venues and Events for SKIDATA. “St. Louis CITY SC’s fans are going to enjoy the convenience and benefits provided by this technology.”

The credential connects the fan’s device to an enterprise platform that manages all elements of an event. The platform also provides rich data to stadium operations managers so they can better understand individual fan preferences and behaviors. This will allow the team to send personalized promotions, offers, and added value benefits directly to fans.

“As one of the few professional sports teams with our new stadium, offices, practice facilities, and parking structures all located within one urban setting, we chose to invest in campus-wide technologies that support a seamless and fully-connected fan experience,” said Matt Sebek, St. Louis CITY SC Chief Experience Officer. “This approach allows us to manage the entire guest journey from parking to ticketing to multi-channel commerce – while also simplifying the operational management of many roles and permissions on our campus.”

About SKIDATA

SKIDATA is an international leader in the field of access solutions and their management. Almost 10,000 SKIDATA installations worldwide in ski resorts, stadiums, airports, shopping malls, cities, spa & wellness facilities, trade fairs and amusement parks provide secure and reliable access and entry control for people and vehicles. SKIDATA places great value in providing solutions that are intuitive, easy to use, and secure. The integrated concepts of SKIDATA solutions help clients optimize performance and maximize profits. SKIDATA Group (www.skidata.com) belongs to the publicly traded Swiss Kudelski Group (www.nagra.com), a leading provider of digital security solutions.

Denison Parking Promotes Michele Perras to Vice President of Finance

March 10, 2023

Denison Parking Promotes Michele Perras to Vice President of Finance

Michele Perras has been promoted to Vice President of Finance at Denison Parking. She works with internal and external clients on financial points to support the economic growth and strategy of the company. Ms. Perras is a valuable thought partner who has demonstrated strong leadership, delivered significant process improvements, and has successfully connected the finance team to the broader teams across Denison. Ms. Perras and her team have also assumed responsibility for the payroll function.

Ms. Perras brings over 20 years of accounting experience from multiple industries, including transportation, legal and national entertainment. Michele graduated from Ball State University and received her Master of Business Administration in Finance and Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

denisonparking.com

Century II in Wichita, Kansas, to Introduce ParkMobile’s Digital Payment System to the Venue’s Lots

March 08, 2023

Century II in Wichita, Kansas, to Introduce ParkMobile’s Digital Payment System to the Venue’s Lots

Visitors to Century II Performing Arts Center and Convention Center will be able to use the mobile app to pay for daily and event parking.

Wichita, KS – ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of the EasyPark Group, is partnering with Century II Performing Arts Center and Convention Center, an ASM Global managed facility, to offer daily and event parking payments through the mobile app. Visitors can now pay for on-demand parking digitally at the venue’s two onsite parking lots.

“Being located in Downtown Wichita, our venue is at the heart of a high-traffic area,” said Chris Whitney, General Manager of Century II. “By integrating ParkMobile’s digital parking payment system, our guests can now park at our events in a more seamless and efficient manner. Visitors can use ParkMobile for daily parking or events, creating a contactless parking experience.”

ParkMobile has over 76,000 users in Kansas and is available in Lawrence, Manhattan, The University of Kansas, Kansas State University, and INTRUST Bank Arena, also in Wichita. Across North America, ParkMobile has 45 million users, is available for both iPhone and Android devices, and can also be accessed on a mobile web browser.

To pay for parking at the locations using the mobile or web app, a user enters the zone number or scans the QR code posted on signs around the parking spot, selects the amount of time needed, and touches the “Start Parking” button to begin the session.

“Our zone parking capability was our first feature and continues to be the most popular one we offer,” added David Hoyt, Chief Revenue Officer and Managing Director for ParkMobile. “We provide multiple ways for users to pay for their parking session directly through their phone. We’re excited to introduce Century II to our platform.”

About ParkMobile: ParkMobile, LLC is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, using a contactless approach to help millions of people easily find, reserve, and pay for parking on their mobile devices. In 2021, ParkMobile became part of the Swedish-based EasyPark Group. The company’s technology is used in thousands of locations across the country, including 8 of the top 10 cities as well as college campuses, airports, and stadiums. People can use ParkMobile solutions to quickly pay for on-street and off-street parking without having to use a meter or kiosk. Additionally, ParkMobile offers parking reservations at stadium venues for concerts and sporting events. Reservations are also available in metro area garages, allowing people to drive into the city without having to worry about finding parking. ParkMobile has been named to the Inc. 5000, Deloitte Fast 500, Smart Cities Connect “Smart 50,” and the Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Top Workplaces. Additionally, the company won the 2022 Stevie Awards for Best Mobile On-Demand Application. For more information, visit ParkMobile.io or @ParkMobile on Twitter.

ParkMobile Contact: Haley Haas, PR Manager, US, haley.haas@parkmobile.io

Century II Contact: Emily Larkin, Marketing Manager, emily.larkin@asmwichita.com

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