Southwest Parking & Transportation Association (SWPTA)

We are all crazy for parking, but don't be crazy and miss out on this #parktastic opportunity! PTMP? applicants and PECP? and PTMP Credential holders can earn up to 12 Certification points at the #swptastic Mid-year Conference in Tempe, Arizona April 30th thru May 1st, 2025. What a great opportunity to get a jump start towards certification or get those last few points you need for recertification. Register now at https://lnkd.in/dh6hJtn #weloveoursponsors #swptaeducatingandlearning #Parking #swptamembership #swptacares #NPA #IPMI #swpta2025 #Parking #transportation #swptarideordie #transportationindustry #ParkingIndustry #mobility #parkingleadership #weareparking #womeninparking #ParkingSolutions #swptasponsors #swptastic #wannaswpta #joinswpta Brandy Stanley, MBA, CAPP Julie Dixon Yael Oved Donna King, PTMP, Andy Cushman Andrew Vidor Tony Valadez, MBA Kenzie Coulson Jim DuFon Poppy Guloien Cindy Campbell Peter MacDonald Marjorie Jones Tobias Marx Nick Nicholas Joni Eros Todd Tucker, JD, DBA, PTMP, CPP, Yvette Neville Channa P. Julianne Wilhelm Sandy Ziegler, CAPP

A great read from SWPTA Board Director, Donna King. How many of us in the industry have changed positions, moved to another city and perhaps felt the same way? We would love to hear your story! Want to see more of our #swptastic Blogs? You can check them out at on our website at https://lnkd.in/dh6hJtn Submitted by Donna King- New Job, New City, Same Parking Woes: I recently changed employers from one City to another City. First let me say, it was a good move for me professionally. I enjoy my new position and am very happy where I am. If you are unhappy where you are and wondering if the grass is greener on the other side, I can tell you, the grass has been greener for me….just make sure you do your research first. With that being said, as I look out my office window at a new City street, I see some commonalities. Parking is still parking. Most people want a convenient, easily accessible place to park without paying for it. As we all know, parking is never free. I recently attended a community meeting discussing the cost of parking. While I sat at the meeting, I heard the same comments (the exact same words) from the community members that I had heard from community members at a different City meeting in a different City. As a newbie, it was fun to correlate the speakers with other speakers from previous meetings and know there always seems to be the theater owner, the small shop owner, the person that doesn’t live or work in the City, and the person that just shows up for every government meeting regardless of the topic. If you have sat through enough community parking meetings, I am sure you can visualize your ‘regulars’. Ultimately the point of all these meetings is for us as parking professionals to hear the community members, take their input and feedback, make them feel heard, and do our best to make changes that benefit everyone. So, what can we do to make changes to benefit everyone? I think the first step is education; educating our community members, educating our staff, and educating our public officials. To educate, we must first have the facts. Making data-based decisions is always better than responding to perception. Before you walk into community meetings or Council presentations, make sure you have factual occupancy and turnover data. Make sure you know the streets, the signs, the existing parking demand, and the stakeholders. Once you have all the facts, you can (hopefully) create a parking management program that offers convenient, easily accessible, seamless parking that people don’t mind paying for. Always remember, as parking professionals, we all hear very similar things each day, we are all working towards similar goals, and we are a community. SWPTA offers some of the best networking in the industry. If you aren’t a member yet, why not? #swptaeducatingandlearning #Parking #swptamembership #swptacares #NPA #IPMI #swpta2025 #Parking #transportation #swptarideordie #weareparking #womeninparking

Calling all Parking and Transportation Professionals! We have some SWPTAstic events coming up in April. Mid-Year Conference is just around the corner April 30-May 1st in tantalizing Tempe, Arizona. Get your Frontline Team registered as you will not want to miss out on this opportunity, seats are filling fast! This Training can offer 12 Certification Points towards the recertification of the PECP? and towards the CAPP application and recertification up to the maximum permitted. So register now Looking for additional training opportunities? We have a great webinar April 9th at 1:00 pm PST Frontline Professional Safety which you can also register for on our website link. Hope to see you all in Tempe and online at our PARKtastic webinar! #weloveoursponsors #swptaeducatingandlearning #Parking #swptamembership #swptacares #NPA #IPMI #swpta2025 #Parking #transportation #swptarideordie #transportationindustry #ParkingIndustry #mobility #parkingleadership #weareparking #womeninparking #parkingsolutions #swptasponsors #swptastic #wannaswpta #joinswpta #parktastic Brandy Stanley, MBA, CAPP Julie Dixon Yael Oved Donna King, PTMP Andy Cushman Andrew Vidor Tony Valadez, MBA Kenzie Coulson Jim DuFon Poppy Guloien Cindy Campbell Peter MacDonald Marjorie Jones Tobias Marx Nick Nicholas Joni Eros Todd Tucker, JD, DBA, PTMP, CPP, Yvette Neville Channa P. Julianne Wilhelm Sandy Ziegler, CAPP

Happy Thursday Parking and Transportation Industry. Registration is open for our #parktastic April 9, 2025 1:00 pm PST webinar Frontline Professional Safety & Other Important Considerations click here to register now https://lnkd.in/ga8w6z9 Learning Objectives: · Develop Situational Awareness and Risk Assessment Skills – Learn to recognize and mitigate potential threats in dynamic environments. · Enhance Professionalism and Public Engagement – Strengthen community trust through effective communication, de-escalation, and conflict resolution. · Improve Personal and Operational Safety – Implement best practices for vehicle safety, stress management, and resilience building to support long-term well-being. Speaker: Captain Nick Nicholas serves as a Police Captain, overseeing his city’s parking management program while bringing nearly two decades of experience in public safety and emergency response. With a deep understanding of crisis management and frontline operations, he has developed training programs that emphasize professionalism, visibility, and community engagement. As a former Public Information Officer (PIO), he mastered the art of effective communication, helping bridge the gap between agencies and the public. His ability to "speak" both officer safety and parking and mobility makes him a unique authority on the evolving role of frontline personnel. A recognized industry leader, Captain Nicholas earned the NPA 40 Under 40 Award and is a published author in numerous parking industry publications. He is a sought-after speaker at national conferences, including SWPTA, NPA, and PIE, where he shares actionable strategies to keep frontline personnel safe, empowered, and engaged. His expertise in public safety, parking enforcement, and community trust allows him to provide real-world solutions that help frontline professionals take ownership of their roles while building stronger connections with the communities they serve. #weloveoursponsors #swptaeducatingandlearning #swptamembership #swptacares #NPA #IPMI #swpta2024 #Parking #transportation #swptarideordie #transportationindustry #ParkingIndustry #mobility #parkingleadership #weareparking #womeninparking #ParkingSolutions #swptasponsors #swptastic #wannaswpta #joinswpta #parktastic #weloveoursponsors #swptaeducatingandlearning #swptamembership #swptacares #NPA #IPMI #swpta2024 #Parking #transportation #swptarideordie #transportationindustry #ParkingIndustry #mobility #parkingleadership #weareparking #womeninparking #ParkingSolutions #swptasponsors #swptastic #wannaswpta #joinswpta #parktastic Brandy Stanley, MBA, CAPP Julie Dixon Yael Oved Donna King, CAPP, Andy Cushman Andrew Vidor Tony Valadez, MBA Kenzie Coulson Jim DuFon Poppy Guloien Cindy Campbell Peter MacDonald Marjorie Jones Tobias Marx Nick Nicholas Joni Eros Todd Tucker, JD, DBA, CAPP, CPP Yvette Neville Channa P. Julianne Wilhelm Sandy Ziegler, CAPP

Good afternoon Parking and Transportation professionals. Welcome back to "Here's Your SWPTAstic Parking Sign" Google edition! How many time have you come to a dead end and could see your final destination just across a field? Share your experiences, we would love to hear them! Also do not forget to register for the Mid Year Conference as it is just around the corner (no Google drama here)! Log in now at https://lnkd.in/g9tzSuK #NPA #IPMI #swpta2025 #Parking #transportation #swptarideordie #transportationindustry #ParkingIndustry #mobility #parkingleadership #weareparking #parkingsolutionsions #swptasponsors #swptastic #parktastic #SWPTAgotsCAPP #wannaswpta #joinswpta #parktastic #swptamembership #womeninparking #weloveoursponsors Brandy Stanley, MBA, CAPP Julie Dixon Yael Oved Donna King, CAPP, Andy Cushman Andrew Vidor Tony Valadez, MBA Kenzie Coulson Jim DuFon Poppy Guloien Cindy Campbell Peter MacDonald Marjorie Jones Tobias Marx Nick Nicholas Joni Eros Todd Tucker, JD, DBA, CAPP, CPP Yvette Neville Channa P. Julianne Wilhelm Sandy Ziegler, CAPP

Calling all Parking and Transportation Professionals! Need CAPP points? SWPTA has you covered. “This Training can offer 12 Certification Points towards the recertification of the PECP? and towards the CAPP application and recertification up to the maximum permitted.” Register now for this amazing opportunity at https://lnkd.in/dh6hJtn See you in Tempe April 30th -May 1st, 2025. #NPA #IPMI #swpta2025 #Parking #transportation #swptarideordie #transportationindustry #ParkingIndustry #mobility #parkingleadership #weareparking #parkingsolutionsions #swptasponsors #swptastic #parktastic #SWPTAgotsCAPP #wannaswpta #joinswpta #parktastic #swptamembership #womeninparking #weloveoursponsors Brandy Stanley, MBA, CAPP Julie Dixon Yael Oved Donna King, CAPP, Andy Cushman Andrew Vidor Tony Valadez, MBA Kenzie Coulson Jim DuFon Poppy Guloien Cindy Campbell Peter MacDonald Marjorie Jones Tobias Marx Nick Nicholas Joni Eros Todd Tucker, JD, DBA, CAPP, CPP Yvette Neville Channa P. Julianne Wilhelm Sandy Ziegler, CAPP

Yosa loves parking! Plus, Southwest Parking & Transportation Association (SWPTA) orange looks good on her. She's ready for her parking management duties (best toy ever). Special thanks to SBPD Captain Nick Nicholas for sharing our favorite parking dog. We are so lucky at Southern California events because Yosa gets to attend. She is definitely the star wherever she goes. This an industry challenge, post your favorite pet/parking photo with the hashtag #SWPTAdogs #SWPTApet #PetsandParking #SWPTA2025 #WeLoveYosa

Calling all Parking and Transportation Professionals... It is almost time for SWPTA's Mid-Year Conference. Registration is now open so REGISTER NOW at https://lnkd.in/g9tzSuK as seats are limited and filling fast so don't forget to book your room now! We have #SWPTAstic speakers and Frontline Training you will not want to miss. Featured in this post are two of our speakers Captain Nick Nicholas and Commander Caleb Davis. This training is critical for those often overlooked but essential roles. Equip yourself with the knowledge to stay safe, effective, and resilient. Don’t miss the opportunity to gain tools which will make a difference in your day-to-day duties. See you in Tempe April 30 -May 1, 2025. #NPA #IPMI #swpta2025 #Parking #transportation #swptarideordie #transportationindustry #ParkingIndustry #mobility #parkingleadership #weareparking #parkingsolutionsions #swptasponsors #swptastic #parktastic #wannaswpta #joinswpta #parktastic #swptamembership #womeninparking #weloveoursponsors #swptacares Brandy Stanley, MBA, CAPP Julie Dixon Yael Oved Donna King, CAPP, Andy Cushman Andrew Vidor Tony Valadez, MBA Kenzie Coulson Jim DuFon Poppy Guloien Cindy Campbell Peter MacDonald Marjorie Jones Tobias Marx Nick Nicholas Joni Eros Todd Tucker, JD, DBA, CAPP, CPP Yvette Neville Channa P. Julianne Wilhelm Sandy Ziegler, CAPP

?? Registration is OPEN for SWPTA’s Mid-Year Frontline Training! ?? ?? April 30 – May 1, 2025 ?? Tempe, Arizona This two-day training is designed for parking and transportation professionals looking to sharpen their skills in: ? De-escalation Techniques ? Community Relations ? Wellness & Resilience ? Situational Awareness & Officer Safety We’re excited to welcome Captain Nick Nicholas and Commander Caleb Davis as featured speakers! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical tools from industry experts. ?? Register now! https://lnkd.in/ertJH4Cn #SWPTA #FrontLineTraining #ParkingSafety #ProfessionalDevelopment Brandy Stanley, MBA, CAPP, Julie Dixon, Yael Oved, Donna King, CAPP, Andy Cushman, Andrew Vidor, Tony Valadez, MBA, Kenzie Coulson, Jim DuFon, Poppy Guloien, Cindy Campbell, Peter MacDonald, Marjorie Jones, Tobias M., Nick Nicholas, Joni Eros, Todd Tucker, JD, DBA, CAPP, CPP, Yvette Neville, Channa P., Julianne Wilhelm, Sandy Ziegler, CAPP

Good morning Parking and Transportation industry! Hope you have had a #PARKtastic first month of 2025. We have a great SWPTA blog written by board member Peter MacDonald of Dixon Resources Unlimited, Jitters Are Momentary check it out below! Whether it's the first the day of school, moving to a new location or starting a new job, first day jitters are undeniable. There is nothing quite like the feeling of walking in the door for the first time, or as is so often the case now, logging into the first video conference. In 2024, after almost eight years with my previous employer, I decided it was time for a new challenge. While I had no specific reason to leave, it was as they say, just time. Walking out the door for the last time from a place with people I truly enjoy was so much more difficult than running out of a place you might detest.? I have chosen a new work home (or it chose me) with folks I appreciate in an environment I will thrive. I consider myself lucky, but also recognize the many years of hard work, engagement, and travel that brought me down this path. I owe so much to an ‘off the beaten path’ industry that has become a real powerhouse. And after 20 years, I don’t regret a thing. So, I took a leap, trusting in my gut, while always looking forward but never forgetting the past. What is amazing is how quickly we both forget, and then remember, what it is like to drink from a fire hose. But what is important is the support and encouragement one will receive from across the industry. For that, I wish to thank several people who started as colleagues and turned into friends. And to any naysayers, in the words of a particular green witch, you can’t pull me down.?The jitters will last momentarily, but the memories will last forever. Want to see more of our #SWPTAstic Blogs? Check out our monthly Blogs on the SWPTA website at https://lnkd.in/dh6hJtn #swptacares #NPA #IPMI #swpta2024 #Parking #transportation #swptarideordie #transportationindustry #ParkingIndustry #mobility #parkingleadership #weareparking #parkingsolutions #swptasponsors #swptastic #wannaswpta #joinswpta #parktastic #swptamembership #womeninparking #weloveoursponsors Brandy Stanley, MBA, CAPP Julie Dixon Yael Oved Donna King, CAPP, Andy Cushman Andrew Vidor Tony Valadez, MBA Kenzie Coulson Jim DuFon Poppy Guloien Cindy Campbell Peter MacDonald Marjorie Jones Tobias Marx Nick Nicholas Joni Eros Todd Tucker, JD, DBA, CAPP, CPP Yvette Neville Channa P. Julianne Wilhelm Sandy Ziegler, CAPP