Innovation in Action

I have one son, who is now 20 years old. He would kill me if he knew I was telling you this, but we are all friends, right? So, when he was a little one, he loved the movie Robots. Not going to lie, I loved it too. One of the main themes of the movie has stuck with me since 2005, when I watched this movie over and over and over again (if you have raised kids, you get what I mean).

One of the main characters, Bigweld, is a famous inventor and his mantra is, “See a need, fill a need.” That is what I see when I think about innovation. Seeing a need and filling a need. Working to create success from opportunity. Establishing increased value by being brave enough to embrace change.

This December issue of Parking & Mobility magazine celebrates innovation by sharing stories of game-changers. Innovation, technology, or new ideas applied to parking and mobility applications that will advance the industry.
See a need, fill a need.

• Two cities are transforming their parking and mobility services—one by building a new program, and one by moving their program into the future.
• A university that is innovating the process of paving its parking lots and improving the environment at the same time. That’s right—PAVING is helping improve the ENVIRONMENT.
• A breakdown of how better managing the curb can offer efficiency, sustainability, and improved quality of life.
• Venture capitalists see the potential of parking and mobility—and put their money behind that potential.

What do all these things have in common? Innovation. Bravely embracing change, and actively seeking a better way.

It has been my extraordinary honor and pleasure to bring you the 13 issues of Parking & Mobility magazine published in 2023. In 2024, the IPMI staff will continue our quest to see a need, fill a need—providing you with the tools and resources you need to succeed. See you all in 2024!