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CPMA 2024 Annual Conference & Expo

Enhancing Urban Mobility in the Carolinas Through Digital Collaboration

Thursday, September 26, 1:30 PM, Room: Glenwaters

In the modern urban landscape, city officials are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, accessibility and the user experience. This unique discussion explores the collaborative efforts between Passport and SP+ Municipal Services, and how these partners have pioneered innovative approaches to address parking mobility challenges in several cities, from Charlotte, NC to Annapolis, MD.

Attendees will gain actionable insights into how these collaborative strategies can be applied in their own operations to benefit city staff, residents and visitors alike, making it more than just a discussion but a blueprint for digital transformation in parking and mobility management. 

Learning Objectives

  • Delve into specific projects led by Passport and SP+ Municipal Services (including the City of Charlotte and the City of Annapolis) showcasing their approach and the outcomes of their collaborations.

  • Discuss the impact of integrating technology in municipal environments and its direct benefits on city staff, local residents and visitors

  • Learn about the outcomes and benefits in modernizing parking and mobility operations, including operational efficiencies, revenue enhancement and improved compliance

Zach Earles (Passport)

Daryl Myers, (SP+) 

Kevin Warntz (SP+)

Kevin Warntz began his career in parking in 2008 as a part-time valet at a Morton’s Steakhouse and has worked in and managed a number of parking operations. His current role of overseeing the City of Charlotte municipal on-street parking program began when it was awarded to SP+ in 2022. Previously he oversaw the Annapolis, Maryland and Howard County, Maryland municipal operations, also for SP+. Prior to joining SP+ he was the Director of Commercial Operations for a start-up parking management company in Portland, Maine and a Senior Account Manager with Towne Park. He has overseen new site openings and equipment installs/upgrades in the Mid-Atlantic, Portland, ME and Kansas City, MO markets. Before transitioning exclusively to municipal parking in 2018, Kevin simultaneously oversaw hotel, hospital, casino valet services and commercial/municipal parking garages. He joined SP+ in 2018 as a Senior Facility Manager in the Annapolis Municipal Parking portfolio. Prior to his career in parking management, Kevin was an IT recruiter.

 

This conference offers up to 7 CAPP Points towards application and the maximum in Program Type 2 for recertification.