Family Member Associations

The world's largest community of parking, transportation and mobility professionals, originally launched in 1962 as the Institutional and Municipal Parking Congress. It offers research, Parking & Mobility magazine, an annual Conference & Expo, an on-demand course library and credentials such as the PTMP certification and the Accredited Parking Organization (APO) designation.

A non-profit professional body set up under India's Ministry of Urban Development (now the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) to promote and coordinate state-of-the-art urban transport planning, development, operation, education, research and management. It offers professional membership to practitioners in the field.

Japan's nationwide association of parking operators and managers, working together with regional parking associations across the country. It conducts parking research, makes policy proposals to government, provides training and safety guidance, publishes the quarterly bulletin PARKING and arranges group insurance for members.

Washington, D.C.-based trade association that represents the owners, executives and operational management of parking assets across North America. It provides members with industry research, education, training and certification, and non-partisan advocacy.

The national voice of Canada's parking and mobility industry. Members receive technical bulletins, Parker magazine, a membership directory, regional and national meetings, an annual conference and trade show, and access to training and certification programmes.

The umbrella organisation of national parking associations across Europe, with suppliers of parking products and services as corporate members. It offers networking and experience-sharing through working groups, congresses, publications, awards and the ESPA (European Standard Parking Award) certification.

A not-for-profit membership community for parking and traffic management professionals in the UK and internationally. It runs an Approved Operator scheme and offers interest groups, a Women in Parking network, professional development (including BPA Advance), events and the Parking News magazine.

Germany's federal association of multi-storey and underground car park operators, representing well over a million parking spaces. It offers members expert advice and industry contacts, a member database, an exclusive information area and specialist events, and initiated the PARKEN trade fair.

France's representative federation for on-street and off-street parking operators, formed in 2004 through the merger of earlier sector bodies. It is the main contact for public authorities and local governments, and shares professional information and supports studies and innovation for its members.

Represents Spanish companies that manage car parks, garages and regulated on-street parking. It defends members' interests, works with public administrations on urban mobility and runs a networking system for joint projects and the exchange of ideas.

Italy's national association of leading parking and mobility operators, with around one hundred members. It organises conferences and events, publishes parking studies, maintains the Albo Parcheggi (parking register) and promotes ESPA certification in Italy.

The Dutch platform that connects municipalities, operators, consultancies and equipment suppliers in the parking sector. It develops and shares knowledge, strengthens the sector's identity and image, and acts as a point of contact on parking within mobility and sustainable urban development.

Represents Belgium's on-street and off-street parking sector before public and private stakeholders on mobility and parking challenges. It keeps members informed of sector developments and researches parking issues in close cooperation with the European Parking Association.

Ireland's parking representative body, bringing together car park owners, managers and local authorities. It keeps members informed on industry trends, publishes the Parking Ireland newsletter, runs the All-Ireland Parking Show and maintains a trade directory and code of conduct.

A non-profit association of Swedish municipalities and municipally and privately owned parking companies that safeguards the industry's common interests. Members follow shared statutes and ethical rules, and its service arm, Svepark Service AB, provides training courses.

Norway's industry association for parking and mobility, whose members include municipalities, municipal companies and private parking enforcement operators, with suppliers and consultants as associate members. It advises members, coordinates enforcement practice and organises staff training.

The trade association of Denmark's private parking companies (formerly Danske Private Parkeringsselskabers Brancheorganisation, DPPB). It sets an industry code of conduct and standard rules that members must follow, gives guidance on the legal framework for private parking and represents the industry before the authorities.

An independent, voluntary association of Polish parking businesses, including operators, system suppliers and technical, advisory and legal service providers. It represents members before government and local authorities, helps shape regulations and promotes high market standards for urban parking.

Brings together Czech parking operators, car park and garage specialists, parking software and mobile payment providers and urban parking policy experts to share news, knowledge and experience. It is a member of the European Parking Association.

The national peak body for Australia's parking sector, spanning operations, technology, transport, property and urban mobility. It runs the annual Parking Industry Awards, networking events, subcommittees (Women in Parking, Universities, EV Charging) and a member resource area with case studies and a supplier directory.

Trade organisation for New Zealand's local authorities, parking service providers and trade suppliers that promotes communication, co-operation and education in parking management. It shares industry information, facilitates nationwide discussion and liaises with government departments and local authorities on parking matters.