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Summary
Sarah Blouch, President and CEO of CampusParc, shares her experience working in the parking industry, particularly in university parking systems. She discusses the challenges of managing a large campus, including transportation and event coordination. Sarah also talks about the transition from working in a university to the private enterprise side and the process of outsourcing parking. Overall, her insights highlight the unique complexities and responsibilities of managing parking on a college campus. This conversation explores the challenges and successes of transitioning parking management from a university to a private sector operator. The chapters cover topics such as the importance of relationships, the need for proactive planning and investment, the challenges of decision-making, the evolving role of data, the importance of effective communication and presentation, and the intersection of parking and infrastructure investment. The conversation highlights the need for adaptability and embracing change, as well as the ongoing challenges and goals for the future of parking management on campus.
Takeaways
Managing parking on a college campus involves addressing the unique challenges of a large and diverse community.
Coordinating transportation and events on campus requires proactive communication and collaboration with various departments.
Outsourcing parking can be a complex process that requires careful consideration and planning.
Parking managers play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a campus parking system and addressing the needs of faculty, staff, and students. The success of transitioning parking management from a university to a private sector operator relies on maintaining strong relationships and cohesion within the campus community.
Proactive planning and investment are essential for long-term success in parking management, especially in the face of evolving technology and infrastructure needs.
Effective communication and presentation skills are crucial for conveying complex parking concepts to non-parking professionals and decision-makers.
The parking industry is increasingly reliant on data, and standardization and effective data management are key challenges for the future.
Adaptability and embracing change are necessary qualities for parking professionals, as the industry continues to evolve and face new challenges.
By TPN - The Parking NetworkSummary
Sarah Blouch, President and CEO of CampusParc, shares her experience working in the parking industry, particularly in university parking systems. She discusses the challenges of managing a large campus, including transportation and event coordination. Sarah also talks about the transition from working in a university to the private enterprise side and the process of outsourcing parking. Overall, her insights highlight the unique complexities and responsibilities of managing parking on a college campus. This conversation explores the challenges and successes of transitioning parking management from a university to a private sector operator. The chapters cover topics such as the importance of relationships, the need for proactive planning and investment, the challenges of decision-making, the evolving role of data, the importance of effective communication and presentation, and the intersection of parking and infrastructure investment. The conversation highlights the need for adaptability and embracing change, as well as the ongoing challenges and goals for the future of parking management on campus.
Takeaways
Managing parking on a college campus involves addressing the unique challenges of a large and diverse community.
Coordinating transportation and events on campus requires proactive communication and collaboration with various departments.
Outsourcing parking can be a complex process that requires careful consideration and planning.
Parking managers play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a campus parking system and addressing the needs of faculty, staff, and students. The success of transitioning parking management from a university to a private sector operator relies on maintaining strong relationships and cohesion within the campus community.
Proactive planning and investment are essential for long-term success in parking management, especially in the face of evolving technology and infrastructure needs.
Effective communication and presentation skills are crucial for conveying complex parking concepts to non-parking professionals and decision-makers.
The parking industry is increasingly reliant on data, and standardization and effective data management are key challenges for the future.
Adaptability and embracing change are necessary qualities for parking professionals, as the industry continues to evolve and face new challenges.