Our Mission
Parking Payment Guide is an independent resource for parking operators, facility managers, finance directors, and system integrators evaluating parking payment solutions.
We publish practical buying guides, technology comparisons, compliance resources, and revenue management references to help professionals make informed payment system decisions.
What We Cover
- Payment Systems — Parking payment system comparisons, architecture, cloud vs. on-premise, and selection guides
- Pay Stations — Hardware specifications, buyer comparisons, installation planning, and maintenance
- Technology — EMV compliance, contactless payments, mobile apps, QR codes, NFC, and LPR-based payment
- Operations — PCI compliance, revenue reconciliation, transaction speed, and payment fraud prevention
- Industry Applications — Payment solutions for hotels, hospitals, retail, airports, and other verticals
Editorial Approach
- We cover products and solutions from multiple manufacturers and vendors
- We focus on practical, operational insights — not sales pitches
- We cite industry standards from organizations like IPMI and NPA, along with published research
- We update our guides as technology and regulations evolve
Equipment manufacturers and solution providers may be mentioned in our coverage based on market relevance and reader value.
Our Editors
- Marcus Lundeen — Lead editor. Lundeen is a former parking revenue operations manager who spent over a decade overseeing payment system deployments and revenue reconciliation for a large municipal parking authority. He writes on payment technology, compliance, and revenue operations.
- Heather Obi — Contributing editor covering EMV compliance, contactless payment, and PCI standards. Obi is a fintech consultant who has worked with parking operators and equipment manufacturers on payment processing integration and fraud prevention.
Contact
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