This month’s Parking Professional Spotlight honors Terrence (Terry) McGann, a pioneer who transformed parking management software. Founder of McGann Software Systems, later acquired by Amano, Terry’s innovations improved transaction data quality and shaped the industry’s evolution. His drive, adaptability, and big-picture thinking continue to inspire parking professionals today.

Parking technology is showing up in surprising places — even public restrooms. From digital stall counters to guidance systems, concepts once unique to parking are reshaping high-traffic facilities. While visibility improves flow and confidence, both industries face the same challenge: accuracy. As technology and expectations evolve, predictive analytics and AI promise to enhance travel and mobility experiences even further.

This October on the Our Parking Industry Podcast, we explore how technology, cybersecurity, and standardization are reshaping parking with special guest Mike Lawter, CTO of Scheidt & Bachmann. Across two episodes, our hosts dive into cloud and hybrid systems, AI’s growing role in data security, the shift from cash to digital payments, and how understanding regulations and customers can drive operational excellence. Listen now: https://linktr.ee/tpnconsulting