Case Study: City and County of Denver achieves 20% revenue increase and smarter, data‑driven parking with IPS Group, Inc.

City and County of Denver - Customer Case Study

The City and County of Denver was experiencing rapid growth and rising parking demand without the ability to add new spaces, but its parking infrastructure relied on a mix of outdated coin-only meters and multi-space kiosks. To modernize payment options and gain operational visibility, the City engaged IPS Group, Inc., which supplied solar-powered, wireless single-space smart meters and a web-based Data Management System that enabled credit-card and smart-card payments, remote configuration, and real-time monitoring.

IPS Group, Inc. deployed the single-space meters downtown and in the Cherry Creek district, replacing pay-and-display kiosks after strong public support; the move boosted parking revenue by 20%, delivered greater than 99% meter uptime, and provided real-time data that allowed the City to align rates with demand and optimize enforcement. The IPS system also enabled community giving—55 meters collect donations for Denver’s “Road Home” program, helping fund homeless facilities and large-scale community meals—demonstrating measurable operational and social impact.

City and County of Denver

Tina Scardina

Director of Right of Way Enforcement