Month: August 2015

  • SP+ Breaks Record with Annual Backpack Drive for Volunteers of America

    The SP+ garage at Capella Tower in Minneapolis recently ended its annual Backpack Drive for Volunteers of America. As every year, the garage collects backpacks and supplies for Operation Backpack to help poverty-stricken and homeless children go back to school. The garage took in a record-breaking amount of donations this year by collecting 172 filled […]

  • SP+ University Services – Experience is the Difference

    SP+ University Services, an operating group of SP Plus Corporation, provides comprehensive services backed by the collective capabilities of an industry leader. Focused specifically on the unique needs of the higher education marketplace, our university division was founded with the understanding that best practices established at commercial operations do not necessarily translate to a campus […]

  • The Friendliest Unit on Campus – SP+ at George Mason University

    Since 2005, SP+ University Services has supported George Mason University in the permitting, management, meter collections and enforcement of parking operations in numerous parking decks and lots with more than 11,000 spaces. The main campus is located in Fairfax, Virginia and the institution serves a student population of 32,562. SP+ developed a winning formula that […]

  • Winning Formula for Parking at Georgia Institute of Technology

    In 2013, the Georgia Institute of Technology sought a partner to provide special events parking expertise, cash handling and staffing for events throughout the year. SP+ University Services was selected through a competitive process, and now manages event parking for the school including the ongoing coordination of schedules, staffing, supplies and budget. The operations include […]

  • Westpark Corporate Center Garage among First in U.S. to Achieve Green Garage Certification

    Westpark Corporate Center garage is among the first in the U.S. to achieve Green Garage Certification by the Green Parking Council. To become certified, the SP+ managed parking facility was evaluated on 48 elements of garage operation, programs, structure, and technology. Westpark in Tyson Corner, VA is an enclosed five-level parking structure with 1,486 spaces, […]

  • Parking and Transportation Improvements at University of Oregon

    The University of Oregon selected SP+ University Services to conduct a comprehensive operational review of the school’s Department of Parking and Transportation (DPT). With a broad array of subject matter expertise, our university specialists analyzed the client operations and provided expert advice on achieving the highest returns and best customer service. The review included an […]

  • SP+ featured on City TV 16 Santa Monica for Bike Valet Program

    SP+ was recently featured on the news with City TV 16 Santa Monica discussing bike valet for the Twilight Concert Series. The valet service is free and wildly popular among concertgoers, and is described by many as the safe, easy, and best way to attend a concert at the Pier.