About Us
History of APDS
The Alliance for Parking Data Standards (APDS), established in 2018, was born from initiatives that integrate the International Parking Industry Payment Standards (IPIPS), developed by EPA and already available, and the Data Exchange Standards (IPI-DataEx), developed by IPMI . The IPIPS protocols ensure interoperability and help simplify the complex world of e-payments in parking. The Alliance Data Standard covers the full range of parking data elements, including parking location information, transactions, pricing, and occupancy/utilization .
The APDS Mission
To create a consensus-built international standard that will establish a common language for data elements and definitions in the parking, transportation, and mobility sectors and facilitate seamless integration, compatibility, and communication between parking entities, the automotive industry, IT developers, map and app providers, as well as other stakeholders.
Founding Members
APDS was founded by leaders and professionals from global parking, transportation, and mobility industry organizations.
As the recognized authority in the parking profession, we represent and advocate for the best interests of parking and traffic management industries across the UK and Europe. We manage initiatives like the Safer Parking Scheme (with the Association of Chief Police Officers), the Approved Operator Scheme, and the Parking Forum.
The European Parking Association (EPA), founded in 1983, is the umbrella organization for national European parking associations. These associations represent a diverse sector of private companies and public bodies involved in managing both on and off street parking services, solutions, and infrastructure across Europe.
The International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) is the largest global association for professionals in parking, transportation, and mobility. IPMI advances the profession with professional development, research, advocacy, and outreach, connecting experts worldwide to ensure parking and transportation systems function efficiently.
The Board of Directors
The APDS Board of Directors unites top leaders from pioneering organizations and companies driving innovation and shaping the future of the parking, transportation, and mobility industries.
Tom Antonissen
EPA Executive Director
SHAWN CONRAD
IPMI CEO
Andrew Pester
BPA CEO
Nigel Williams
EPA Chair & Managing Director for Parking Matters
MICHAEL DROW
IPMI Board member & CEO of Parking Revenue Recovery Services
Jade Neville
BPA Technology and Innovation Board Member & Sales Operations and Marketing Manager at Trellint UK
Secretariat
