FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  

MEDIA ADVISORY

Public and Private Sector Officials to Showcase Smart Parking Innovations, Discuss High-Tech

 Congestion Solutions at California Summit

The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America), in partnership with ITS California, Caltrans and the Green Parking Council, announce the next installment of ITS America’s regional event series focused on smart parking solutions.

What: ITS America’s 2013 Smart Parking Symposium 

When:  March 18 - 19, 2013

Where: The David Brower Center
               2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704

Who: This event will provide an opportunity for public sector officials and private sector parking facility owners and operators from the around the region to learn from their peers who are implementing smart parking technologies. Technology providers, investors and financial institutions interested in learning more about new and innovative smart parking solutions should attend.

Why: Based on the overwhelming success of the New Jersey Smart Parking Symposium, ITS America is bringing this event to the West Coast. This event aims to foster communication between the public and private sectors in order to facilitate the implementation of smart parking technologies and increase understanding of their impact on the community. It will cover the latest in smart parking technology, its application in the public space, and the environmental and economic impacts on municipalities and private organizations that have implemented smart parking technology.

Media Registration:  Credentialed members of the media will be able to obtain a press pass before the event. To sign-up online visit: http://www.itsa.org/events/smartparkingsymposium.

Follow the event on Twitter with hashtag #smarking.

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Media Contact

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About the Intelligent Transportation Society of America
ITS America is the nation’s largest nonprofit association dedicated to the research, development and deployment of ITS technologies. Our membership is comprised of transportation and technology leaders from public agencies, universities, national labs and private sector companies spanning the highway, transit, automotive, commercial vehicle, telecommunications, tolling, and high-tech industries. For more information, visit www.itsa.org.