In this episode of Parking the Future, author and urban mobility expert Brooke Krieger narrates Chapter Six, spotlighting the cities shaping the future of autonomous mobility and smart urban design.

This chapter showcases global case studies—featuring European leaders like Oslo, Helsinki, and Barcelona—and turns to Lake Nona in Orlando, Florida, a U.S. smart city model that blends AV innovation with community-centered design. Each example reveals how forward-thinking policies, infrastructure, and partnerships can create sustainable, connected cities ready for the driverless era.

Topics covered include:

• Oslo’s electric-first approach, with robust EV and AV infrastructure and zero-emission transit goals
• Helsinki’s data-driven Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) model, integrating AVs into a seamless, multimodal network
• Barcelona’s smart city ecosystem, connecting AVs to digital twin simulations and sustainable freight and passenger services
• Lake Nona’s autonomous shuttle network, smart city infrastructure, and collaborative approach to education, workforce development, and wellness-centered urban planning
• Lessons for global cities on sustainability, equity, collaboration, and preparing infrastructure for autonomous mobility

Krieger highlights how these pioneering regions prove that autonomous vehicles can do more than just move people—they can reduce environmental impact, enhance accessibility, and help build healthier, more livable communities.

In this episode of Parking the Future, author and urban mobility expert Brooke Krieger narrates Chapter Five, focusing on the critical challenges that stand between today’s cities and an autonomous future.

As AV technology accelerates, this chapter provides a realistic look at the roadblocks that must be addressed to unlock its full potential—from infrastructure gaps to ethical dilemmas and funding hurdles.

Topics covered include:

• Infrastructure readiness, including electrification of parking, EV fleet hubs, and smart grid upgrades
• Smart city technology, such as 5G, V2X communication, and real-time data mapping
• Policy and regulation barriers, including outdated traffic laws, liability concerns, and the need for dynamic curb management
• Cybersecurity and data privacy, with a focus on AV-generated data and protection standards
• Public safety and ethical decision-making, including pedestrian protection and AV behavior in complex scenarios
• Socioeconomic equity and accessibility, ensuring AVs don’t deepen existing mobility gaps
• Federal funding challenges, exploring the fragmented landscape of national infrastructure investment and the impact of shifting political priorities

Krieger outlines how collaboration between policymakers, mobility companies, and city leaders will be essential to overcome these hurdles. With the right vision and coordination, AVs have the potential to create safer, smarter, and more equitable cities.

This chapter is a call to action for leaders and innovators to prepare not just for AVs—but for a future that puts people and purpose at the center of urban mobility.

In this episode of Parking the Future, author and urban mobility expert Brooke Krieger narrates Chapter Four, exploring how autonomous vehicles (AVs) are forcing a transformation in the business models that underpin the parking and mobility industries.

This chapter examines:

• How parking operators, municipalities, and mobility providers must evolve beyond human-centered operations
• What enforcement and citation models might look like in a world without human error
• The shift from consumer vehicle ownership to shared AV fleets—and its ripple effects on pricing, operations, and infrastructure
• New monetization strategies for curb access, fleet support, and dynamic usage
• How AVs are reshaping public-private partnerships and redefining the role of local governments in transportation

Krieger outlines the urgent need for adaptability in an era where vehicles are no longer just parked—they’re constantly in motion, managed by data, and delivering services autonomously.

This chapter provides a thought-provoking look at how entire industries must reimagine their roles, revenue streams, and relationships with the public as we move toward a driverless future.

In this episode of Parking the Future, author and urban mobility expert Brooke Krieger narrates Chapter Three, exploring how the rise of autonomous vehicles (AVs) will disrupt one of the most overlooked yet space-consuming aspects of urban life: parking.

This chapter dives into:

• The anticipated decline in traditional parking demand
• How AVs will free up valuable urban land and reshape city infrastructure
• The emergence of AV fleet hubs as the new operational core of mobility
• The downfall of parking minimums and their impact on real estate development
• The rise of dynamic curb management and remote "park-and-walk" models
• How AVs will integrate with automated parking technologies, including smart systems, self-parking cars, and robotic garages

Krieger also examines how cities can prepare for the transition period where human-driven vehicles and AVs coexist—and why this evolution presents both opportunities and challenges for policymakers, planners, and parking operators.

As the industry reimagines curb space and infrastructure, this chapter offers a compelling vision of a more efficient, livable urban future—where technology, land use, and sustainability converge.

In this episode of Parking the Future, author Brooke Krieger narrates Chapter Two: The Rise of Autonomous Vehicles. This chapter explores the fascinating journey from early driverless concepts to today’s rapidly advancing autonomous vehicle (AV) technologies.

Listeners will learn about:

• The technological milestones that brought AVs from concept to reality
• Key players in the AV ecosystem, including tech giants, automakers, and startups
• The shift from personal self-driving cars to fleet and freight applications
• Global leadership in AV development across the U.S., China, Europe, and beyond
• Infrastructure and policy challenges, including regulation, safety, and urban planning
• A core theme of the book: AVs are less about moving people—and more about moving goods

With expert insight and accessible narration, this episode is essential for anyone interested in the intersection of mobility, technology, and the future of cities.

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In this premiere episode of Parking the Future, host and author Brooke Krieger reads Chapter One of her book: Introduction – Setting the Stage.

This chapter lays the foundation for the conversations to come, unpacking why the parking and mobility industry is facing a once-in-a-century transformation. From autonomous vehicles to curb monetization, Brooke introduces the key forces shaping the future, and challenges listeners to think differently about the role of parking in our cities.

In this short teaser episode, author and mobility strategist Brooke Krieger introduces Parking the Future—a podcast-style audiobook exploring how autonomous vehicles, curb management, and emerging technologies are transforming parking and urban mobility.

Brooke shares the inspiration behind her book, what listeners can expect from the podcast, and why this conversation matters now more than ever. If you're in the parking, mobility, transportation, or smart city space - or you're just curious about the future of our cities - this series is for you.