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Within the realm of campus parking operations, a common request comes from departments seeking a simple solution to provide parking for their special guests. Such requests may arise when a department wishes to cover the parking expenses of a guest lecturer or a group of distinguished VIPs for a lunch meeting on campus. Although these requests are extremely common among universities and colleges, providing departments and their guests with a simple, virtual permit solution has proven to be a significant challenge. The current solutions for managing guest permits often involve distributing physical passes or requiring guests to enter a coupon code into a pay station. A few limitations with these methods include: Physical passes can be easily misplaced or forgotten Coupon codes require manual entry and verification which can be time-consuming and prone to human error Both methods are difficult and time-consuming for parking administrators to manage Overall, these methods, while tried and tested, continue to present drawbacks and limitations for departments, guests, and parking administrators. In light of these challenges, campus parking teams are seeking innovative solutions to streamline the administration of guest permits, and Offstreet does just that. Here is How Offstreet Streamlines Departmental Guest Parking: 1. Create an Event Parking admin create an event in the Offstreet dashboard, with the ability to easily customize the day and time when the parking session is active. Generate a custom parking registration link tailored to each event. 2. Share the Link The custom link is shared with the host department and, if applicable, sent to event attendees. Enabling attendees to register in advance makes it simple for guests to arrive, park, and enjoy the event - all while reducing traffic congestion! 3. Enforce as Usual A direct API integration between Offstreet and the enforcement software ensures parking reservations are updated in real time, guaranteeing efficient and uninterrupted parking enforcement. Campuses can effectively track and monitor guest parking activity, ensuring efficient utilization of parking spaces and enhancing overall campus security. The goal is to make parking frictionless, more convenient, and hassle-free for both the departments and their valued guests. So, if you're ready to take your university parking operations to the next level, give Offstreet a try! We're here to support your mission for streamlined operations. Interested in learning more? Schedule a call with an Offstreet team member today!

Offstreet is proud to announce its deployment with Old Dominion University - a post-secondary institute in Norfolk, Virginia. “Offstreet has provided us with a solution that meets our needs for validated parking on campus that we could not get anywhere else. The software is robust and easy to use and integrates well with our existing products. We have received positive feedback from our customers on how easy it is to park with Offstreet. In addition, the Offstreet team is responsive to our needs and has provided the necessary support to make the product rollout a success.” - Katie Campbell, Associate Director for Data & Administration, Transportation & Parking Services, Old Dominion University Using Offstreet’s highly flexible parking management software, Old Dominion University is able to integrate its event, department, program and special-guest parking with license plate-based enforcement, increasing operational efficiency and freeing up internal resources. Administrators can create reservations on behalf of guests or provide them with a unique QR code to register for parking when they arrive on site. After the license plate is entered, the parking session data is automatically sent to the enforcement officers in the field. This partnership will allow Old Dominion University to better utilize LPR enforcement and save time managing visitors and guest parking on campus. We are extremely excited to continue our partnership with Old Dominion University and look forward to helping the institution simplify its operations.

[Regina, SK, June 9, 2023] – Offstreet, a top parking solutions provider, is excited to share that the company has recently expanded globally in partnership with PayByPhone, a leading mobile payments company. Their innovative solution has already been successfully deployed in Bridgend, UK. This strategic move demonstrates the ongoing collaboration between Offstreet and PayByPhone, both dedicated to transforming the parking industry. Bridgend Life Center has historically been a PayByPhone client and, through the partnership between PayByPhone and Offstreet, recently added Offstreet’s technology to digitize customer validations. Bridgend Life Center trusts PayByPhone and Offstreet to provide a secure, reliable solution for over 8,000 monthly validations at fitness facility, Halo Leisure. About Offstreet Offstreet's license plate-based parking validation software allows parking managers to digitize and easily manage visitors and paid parking exemptions at ungated lots and garages. Typical exemptions include merchant validations, special guests and visitors, and employee parking. For more information, please visit www.joinoffstreet.com. About PayByPhone PayByPhone’s aim is simple: simplify your journey so you can focus on what matters most. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Volkswagen Financial Services AG, it is one of the fastest growing mobile payments companies in the world, processing more than $740 million USD in payments and over five million downloads per year. Available in over 1,300 cities across the globe, PayByPhone helps millions of consumers easily and safely pay for parking without the hassles of coins, lines, or fines. Its smart, intuitive technology is at the center of its user-first approach, delivered to make everything as simple as possible. For more information, please visit www.paybyphone.com. For information and media requests please contact: Emma Ulmer Director of Marketing emma@joinoffstreet.com

Offstreet is proud to announce its recent deployment with Auxiliary Services Corporation of SUNY Cortland (Cortland Auxiliary) – a not-for-profit organization that partners exclusively with the State University of New York at Cortland to provide business services to the greater Cortland community. “Offstreet has been everything we needed it to be. Being able to easily give our temporary employees and departments nearby parking has been amazing! Seriously alleviates a pain point that we’ve ALWAYS had.” - Dan Condon, Assistant Director, Cortland Auxiliary. Like many other post-secondary institutions, Cortland Auxiliary aims to have a fully digital parking program, eliminating the use of physical parking passes. Despite transitioning to LPR enforcement and implementing virtual permits for most use cases, it lacked a solution for department guests and temporary employees. Maintaining physical passes for these use cases added to the workload for the parking team and hindered its ability to enforce with LPR. Using Offstreet’s highly flexible validation software, Cortland Auxiliary can integrate its event, department, program and special-guest parking with license plate-based enforcement, eliminating the need for physical passes and increasing operational efficiency. Departments can create registrations on behalf of guests or provide them with a unique link to register their vehicles for parking upon arrival. After the license plate is entered, parking session data is sent to enforcement officers in the field via a secure API integration with their enforcement software. This partnership will allow Cortland Auxiliary to better utilize LPR enforcement and save time managing validations and complimentary parking on campus. We are extremely excited to continue our partnership with Cortland Auxiliary and look forward to supporting the institution in its transition to frictionless parking operations.

As we reflect on our journey to 500 locations, the whole team at Offstreet would like to express our gratitude to each of our clients, partners, users, mentors, and friends who made it possible. Trusted by campuses and operators to solve guest parking challenges, improve the parking experience, and simplify operations, here’s what makes Offstreet different: Flexibility That Supports Your Operations Unique Complexities Each parking operation is unique (and typically very nuanced) - it’s virtually impossible to find a “one size fits all” solution. When parking managers run into challenges with outdated processes, Offstreet’s flexible, app-less solution accommodates unique permit types, simplifying even the most complex parking operations. An Emphasis on Partnership and Connectivity (We Play Well With Others) When you try to do everything, you end up being great at nothing. As a company, we understand that our clients have solutions in place that they like and want to maintain. Instead of competing, we focus on building the best solution for our customers problems and integrating with strategic partners. Not to mention, our OpenAPI makes integrations and customization straightforward. Commitment to a Lasting Relationship Built on Trust and Support We prioritize cultivating trust by consistently delivering on our promises, maintaining transparent communication channels, and fostering open collaboration. Our unwavering support ensures that we remain dedicated to understanding and meeting the evolving needs of our clients, empowering them to thrive and succeed in their endeavours. It’s often said in the parking world that “parking is more complex than people think”, and no matter how cliche it may sound, it’s true. Being product first, customer centric, and always learning, we’ve built a solution that solves real challenges in this crazy world of parking, and we can’t wait to expand on what we’ve learned and built so far (more coming soon!). Here's to the next 500 locations!

In today's fast-paced world, parking has become a pressing concern for both parking managers and parkers. Limited parking spaces, rising costs, and the need for seamless operations have paved the way for innovative, technology based solutions. Digital parking operations are quickly becoming not just the way of the future, but the way of the present. One challenge with this – parking operations are often complex and extremely nuanced. Specifically, many parking managers run into challenges finding a digital solution that works for each of their permit types. The rules and restrictions are often highly unique, making it difficult to find a “one size fits all” solution. One way parking managers are choosing to fill this gap is by utilizing parking validation software, a technology that has allowed parking managers to digitize their more nuanced permit types. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of parking validation software, its benefits, and how it is transforming the parking experience for parking managers and parkers alike. Understanding Parking Validation Software Parking validation software is a powerful tool designed to simplify and streamline the parking process. In a campus environment, it enables departments, health clinics, admissions offices, and more to offer complimentary parking to their guests and for small events. In a commercial environment it enables businesses, such as restaurants, retail stores, hotels, and entertainment venues, to offer parking validations to their customers. With this software, parkers can enjoy discounted or free parking based on specific criteria, such as making a purchase, staying at a hotel, or attending an event. How Does Parking Validation Software Work? Parking validation software integrates with parking management systems, making it easier to track and validate parking transactions. Similar to other data sources, such as mobile pay apps or permit management solutions, parking validations are sent to enforcement software in real time to ensure efficient and uninterrupted parking enforcement. When a parker arrives at a participating location, their parking session can be validated in a variety of ways, depending on the organization and what works best for them. In some cases, parkers scan a QR code and create a validated parking session for themselves. In other situations, organizations may create parking validations on behalf of their guests, in which case all that’s required of the guest is to park in the designated area. For events, unique parking registration links may be sent to attendees, allowing them to create a validated parking session and view the parking location on a map in advance of the event. Benefits of Parking Validation Software: Enhanced Parker Experience: One of the primary benefits of parking validation software is the convenience it offers to parkers. Being able to provide parkers with a digital validation solution in the palm of their hands is a much better experience than requiring them to obtain a physical pass or decal, or enter a coupon code into a meter or pay station. Parking validation software makes the overall experience more seamless and enjoyable. Efficient Parking Management: Parking validation software simplifies the parking management process by automating validations and the tracking of parking transactions. Not only does this reduce manual errors, it also allows parking managers to focus their resources on higher-level initiatives and providing excellent service. Increased Footfall and Revenue: By offering parking validation, businesses attract more customers who might otherwise choose competitors without such benefits. This can lead to increased footfall, higher customer retention, and ultimately, improved revenue. Marketing and Customer Loyalty Opportunities: Parking validation software can be used as a marketing tool to engage customers and build loyalty. By offering targeted promotions or discounts through the validation process, businesses can incentivize repeat visits and build stronger relationships with their customer base. Data-Driven Insights: Parking validation software generates valuable data on parker behavior, including parking duration, frequency, and preferences. This data can be analyzed to gain insights into parker patterns and make informed decisions regarding pricing, operational improvements, and marketing strategies. Explore the Potential That Parking Validation Software Has to Offer Parking validation software is a game-changer in the parking industry, offering numerous benefits to parking managers and parkers alike. With its ability to streamline parking operations, improve the customer experience, and drive revenue growth, this technology has become a must-have for parking managers looking to stand out and provide a top-notch experience in today's competitive landscape. By embracing parking validation software, parking managers can transform parking validations from a headache into a hassle-free and value-added service, creating a win-win situation for everyone.

Offstreet's feature, Maps Support V1, allows administrators to display a link to a web-map in the Offstreet Portal, based on a location’s address. Benefits Include: Improved parker experience by providing them with a better visual understanding of the parking location, improving directional cues, and enabling efficient route planning for a frictionless parking experience This is particularly important for guests registering in advance of arriving onsite (e.g., for events) How It Works: To enable address support, administrators can navigate to the location details page in the Dashboard and toggle ‘Maps Support’ on Once enabled, the portal will display a ‘View Map’ button that links users to the location address in a web-mapping software iOS devices will open Apple Maps Android devices will open Google Maps Desktop will open Google Maps Who Has Access to This Feature: Any users with the ability to edit/read a location can enable map support for that lot Additional Considerations: One limitation of V1 is that a proper address is required, which doesn’t work for some lots (those which don’t have an address) A solution (e.g., GPS coordinates/pin-dropping) is being considered for V2

At Offstreet, we take pride in our commitment to providing flexible, user-friendly parking solutions that prioritize reliability and ease of use. As we continue to grow, we're thrilled to introduce three amazing new team members who share our values and bring a wealth of experience and talent to the table. Patrick Ullrich, our new Principal Software Developer, joins with almost a decade of experience in a wide range of languages and frameworks. He's a true coding whiz and never fails to impress us with his skills and passion for his work. Patricks prior experience in healthcare and digital identity helps Offstreet to continue to scale while prioritizing reliability for our customers. Jodine Landman is our new Customer Success Manager. With a long history of success in client services and a can-do attitude that inspires positivity and solutions-focused thinking, Jodine is the perfect person to help our customers achieve their goals. Fun fact: Jodine originally hails from South Africa and has been loving life in Canada for nearly three years! Brett Mayson joins as our new Full Stack Software Developer. With experience in a range of languages and technologies, including Rust, Kubernetes, and TypeScript, Brett brings a wealth of expertise to our team that will help us continue building the best product possible. In his spare time, Brett volunteers at a local computer camp (shaping the next generation of software whizs)! With these three talented individuals on board, we're more excited than ever to keep innovating, improving, and making parking as hassle-free as possible.

Lot 41 - Centreview is a mixed-use property managed by REEF, a company that specializes in managing parking facilities for commercial and residential properties. The property is located in a bustling area and offers a variety of amenities, including a large gym, health clinic, and office space. With 400 stalls, the property required a parking management solution that could handle both residential and commercial parking needs. The Challenge REEF was struggling with the cumbersome process of managing validations and free customer parking at Lot 41. They were using spreadsheets and administering decals, which was time-consuming and inefficient. In addition, they wanted to implement license plate recognition (LPR) enforcement, but their current process was not capable of supporting it. The Solution Offstreet offered a solution to REEF's operational challenges; helping REEF manage validations and free customer parking at Lot 41, saving them time and eliminating the need for decals and spreadsheets. Offstreet provided a flexible validation option for REEF and the tenants at Lot 41, allowing them to seamlessly administer short-term validations as well as long-term employee parking utilizing a virtual permit software. To support LPR enforcement, Offstreet provided an API integration that automatically sent parking data to enforcement officers in the field. This integration allowed REEF to implement and fully utilize LPR enforcement, increasing the efficiency and accuracy of their patrol. The Results REEF saw significant improvements in their parking management operations after deploying Offstreet. According to Jacob Grocott, Operations Manager at REEF, "Offstreet has greatly improved our ability to manage validations and free parking at our lots. The integration sends data in real-time and increases the efficiency and accuracy of our patrol." Through its partnership with Offstreet, REEF was able to streamline its parking management operations, saving time and eliminating the need for decals and spreadsheets. Conclusion The deployment of Offstreet at Lot 41 - Centreview is an example of how technology can simplify and streamline parking management operations. Offstreet's solution provided REEF with a flexible validation option and an API integration that enabled LPR enforcement. As a result, REEF was able to save time, increase efficiency, and improve accuracy of their parking management operations.

Over the past few weeks, Offstreet has shone the spotlight on innovative professionals who are shaping the future of parking. These partners have collaborated with Offstreet to make parking operations more efficient, both for themselves and the end user. Offstreet has been proud to work on unique use cases, such as the Calgary Stampede, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Aspen & Bow, to offer customized solutions that aren't considered "one size fits all". Offstreet is committed to providing solutions that help parking managers navigate the complexity of parking operations and adopt technology that enhances the parker experience. Parking managers utilize Offstreet to digitize paid parking exemptions, often requiring a unique solution. Through Offstreet, parking professionals have had great success: Calgary Stampede Attendees no longer fear the parking experience, resulting in higher attendee satisfaction. REEF Calgary can also manage and enforce parking more efficiently than if they were to use cash and tickets. Read more here! Notre Dame Cathedral Utilizing Offstreet's validation software, visitors and guests of the Notre-Dame Cathedral no longer have to worry about receiving tickets, and REEF Ottawa can simply manage and enforce parking with data being sent to enforcement in real-time. Read more here! Aspen & Bow By implementing Offstreet, residents can easily provide their guests with simple parking options, and guests no longer need to worry about receiving tickets. Diamond Parking can also manage and enforce parking with license plate data being sent to the enforcement team in real-time. Read more here! Offstreet is dedicated to helping parking managers overcome the challenges of parking operations and offer a better parker experience. By implementing technology solutions, it is possible to maintain security and control over validations. If you're interested in improving your parking operations with technology solutions, contact an Offstreet team member today to see if it would be a good fit for your location.

The Notre Dame Cathedral is a perfect example of how technology can be utilized to make parking simple; a combination of being located in a high traffic area, close to the University of Ottawa, and offering visitors complimentary parking makes the Notre-Dame Cathedral a great location to spotlight for the Park Smarter, Not Harder campaign. Designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1990, the Notre Dame Cathedral is the largest and oldest standing church in Ottawa. While offering daily masses, the Notre Dame Cathedral is also open to private prayer, visitations, and events such as funerals, weddings, or other liturgical celebrations. When REEF Ottawa took over the parking operations of Notre Dame Cathedral in 2020, they saw an opportunity to simplify the parking experience for visitors. The goal was simple: implement technology solutions that make parking easy, enforcement seamless, and provide a great experience for everyone involved. To achieve the goal of putting the parker first and creating a seamless solution, REEF Ottawa implemented Offstreet at the Notre Dame Cathedral. Knowing all the different groups of people that park at the Notre Dame Cathedral, REEF utilized Offstreet’s portal to validate visitors and volunteers through two kiosks in highly accessible areas; Notre Dame’s Parish Hall and the Archbishops Residence, to offer complimentary 3 hour and 24 hour parking. Creating accessibility for all visitors and demographics was a major consideration for this project. Kiosks are easy-to-use tablets that allow visitors to register for complimentary parking, without requiring a phone to scan a QR code or enter in a link. This takes the onus off of the Notre Dame Cathedral, as there is no need to hire staff or request volunteers to manage parking. Brian Manning, Account Manager with REEF Ottawa, had this to say about the experience with Offstreet: "Notre Dame Cathedral provided the first opportunity for Impark to introduce this new validation technology in the Ottawa Market. The system has proven to be both easy to introduce to the property, and easy to use for our clients and customers. The flexibility of the Offstreet Solution has made this our go to validation recommendation to our existing and prospective client group." As a result, the Notre Dame Cathedral can be visited and enjoyed by all. Utilizing Offstreet’s validation software, the Notre Dame Cathedral does not need to worry about their visitors or guests receiving tickets, and REEF Ottawa is able to simply manage and enforce parking with data being sent to enforcement in real time.

“When it comes to providing a world class parking experience for residents and visitors at Aspen & Bow, utilizing Offstreet was an easy decision for the Diamond Parking team” - Edward Chuo, City Manager at Diamond Parking Aspen & Bow is a luxury residential community located in the highly desirable neighborhood of Kensington in Calgary, Alberta. Residents expect an elevated experience, and nothing less from parking operations. Aspen & Bow’s five-story building is located in a high traffic area; managing parking demand is critical. Diamond Parking understood the assignment and chose to utilize Offstreet to manage guest parking; ensuring there are enough spaces for guest parking and that the overall parking experience is seamless (some might even call it luxurious)! Diamond Parking is the oldest parking company worldwide. Today, Diamond Parking is a multi-national corporation managing and operating parking at over 1,900 parking facilities throughout Canada and the United States. In the summer of 2022, Diamond Parking took over parking management at Aspen & Bow. With the goal of creating a simple and easy parking experience for residents and guests, parking managers required a quick and easy method for guests to register for parking upon arrival. Utilizing Offstreet’s flexible platform, Diamond Parking gave each unit a unique code that allows unit owners to self-manage parking by entering their guests’ license plates on their behalf through the Offstreet Portal, for a 24 hour period, up to 7 times a month. The code usage is automatically reset at the end of every calendar month, making this solution simple and hands-off for parking management. Implementing Offstreet at Aspen & Bow has resulted in a better parking experience for everyone involved. Residents can easily provide their guests with simple parking options, guests no longer need to worry about receiving tickets, and Diamond Parking is able to manage and enforce parking with license plate data being sent to the enforcement team in real-time. Visitor parking can be a complex issue for parking managers, but with digital technology solutions, it is possible to maintain security and control over validations.