From Guesswork to Ground Truth: Modernizing Airport Curb Operations for Efficiency and Guest Experience

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 10:00 AM (EST)

Join us via Zoom: https://charlotte-edu.zoom.us/j/95718737032

About the Webinar

As airports face increased passenger demand, curbside operations are becoming more congested and harder to manage. Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) took a proactive approach to this challenge by partnering with Automotus to modernize its ground transportation operations through automation and real-time data.

This session will walk attendees through the implementation of GSP’s Ground Transportation Management System (GTMS)—a smart, camera-based solution that tracks and manages commercial curb activity. With tools like license plate recognition and automated billing, the system replaces manual processes with a streamlined, data-driven approach that improves compliance, reduces curb congestion, and enhances the overall guest experience.

Whether you’re in the airport, municipal, or parking space, this session will give you a look at how real-time curb management can make a big impact—without requiring major infrastructure upgrades.

Meet the Presenters

Kelly Ferguson
Chief of Staff at Automotus.

With over 15 years of experience in public/private partnerships, Ferguson has built a career at the intersection of emerging technology, clean mobility, and community engagement — working with startups, governments, and nonprofits to implement transformative transportation programs. Before joining Automotus, Ferguson served as Director of Pilots at the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), where she spearheaded the launch of the nation's first Zero Emissions Delivery Zone in Santa Monica.

Key Takeaways

By attending, you’ll learn how to:

• Use automated curb management to reduce delays, improve efficiency, and enhance guest satisfaction
• Improve compliance and transparency with real-time monitoring and billing tools
• Apply lessons from GSP’s successful rollout to your own airport or curbside environment

College & University Roundtable

Tuesday, May 19, 2026, 2026, 10:00 AM (EST)

Join us via Zoom: A link will be posted prior to the event.

About the Roundtable

Join us for the College & University Roundtable, a laid-back session for anyone involved in campus parking and transportation. Whether you’re running the show, part of the team, or just interested in how things work on campus, this is a great space to swap ideas, share challenges, and learn what others are doing. It’s all about real talk with people who understand the ups and downs of campus operations.

Government & Municipality Roundtable

Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 10:00 AM (EST)

Join us via Zoom: A link will be posted prior to the event.

About the Roundtable

Join us for the Government & Municipal Roundtable—a casual conversation for anyone working in or connected to city or public parking and transportation. Whether you manage a program, support a team, or just care about how things run, this is a great place to share ideas, talk through challenges, and learn from others. No presentations, just a real and useful discussion with folks who do what you do. All membership types and guests are welcome to attend!

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Previous Webinar Series

"Enhancing Enforcement with Mobile License Plate Recognition: A safer, Smarter, and More Efficient Approach" - by Mauricio Ochoa, Sales Representative with SURVISION

"The Power of a One-Stop Solution for Parking Garage Maintenance" - by Erika Palacios and Matthew Henry,  Business Development Managers for P&P Service Group

"Fraud Benchmark 2025: Insights and Actions for the Parking Industry" - by Katherine Beaty, President and CEO of Beaty Solutions.

"Compliance Is A Team Sport - How Cities, Operators, & Tech Can Work As One" by Zach Earles (Passport) & Conor Buckley (LAZ Parking)

"Data in Motion - Rethinking Parking as a Tool for Smarter Urban Management" by Corey Norrell (ParkMobile)

"Best Practices – EV Charging in Parking Facilities" by David A. Moore (Walter P. Moore): Click here for slide deck.

"Reflections from the Curb: Harnessing Data to Maximize Operations" by Matt Brooker (Automotus, Inc.): Click here for slide deck.

"Electric Vehicles and Parking Structures - Should the Code Change?" by Leslie Jo Hurwitz (Walker Consultants)

"Leveling Up: Strategies for Boosting the Power of Data in Your Parking Operation" by Santiago Morales (In-Parking)

"Achieve Parking Happiness Using a Human-Centric Approach" by Colin Heffron (Barnacle Parking Enforcement) & Tobias Marx (City of Bend, Oregon)

"Managing Congestion in Urban Areas: Balancing Curb Use and Stakeholder Decision-Making" by Scott Petri (Mobility & Parking Advisors, LLC): Use the following link to access the recording.

"Data-Driven Parking Lot Repair and Reconditioning" by Kofi Thomas (NC State University)

"Adding a Parking Structure to the City’s Parking Assets and Going from Free to Paid Parking – a Case Study of the City of Hendersonville, NC" by Brian Pahle (City of Hendersonville), Jamie Carpenter (City of Hendersonville), & Geoffrey Posluszny, CPP (CAPP, Walker Consultants)

"If This Than What - Security That Does More, Exploring Relays With AI" by Melody Dargon (Security Reps)

"Cruising into Port of Galveston's New Net-Zero Terminal 10 and How Parking Technology Contributes to Best-in-Class Customer Experience" by Rob McConnell (WGI)

"When Enough is Enough: Setting Professional Boundaries with Angry Customers" by Cindy Campbell (IPMI)

"The Growth of EV Charging in North and South Carolina" by  Geoffrey A. Posluszny, CPP (Walker Consultants), Rob Bedenbaugh, PE, CPM (SCDOT), & Jan Schulte (EV Passport)

 "Virtual Permits: Parking Management in a Rapidly Changing World" by Caitlyn Blakelock (NC State University)