{"id":71271,"date":"2026-06-18T17:26:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T21:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=71271"},"modified":"2026-06-18T17:27:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T21:27:04","slug":"lakeland-international-airport-will-install-parking-kiosks-at-the-airports-economy-lot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/06\/18\/lakeland-international-airport-will-install-parking-kiosks-at-the-airports-economy-lot\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakeland International Airport will install parking kiosks at the airport&#8217;s economy lot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The City of Lakeland issued a request for proposals (RFP-2026-051) to design and construct entrance modifications for a <strong>Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS)<\/strong> specifically inside the <strong>Economy Parking Lot<\/strong> at Lakeland Linder International Airport.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"666c56\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #666c56;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"452\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/images-2-5.webp?resize=678%2C452&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71272 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/images-2-5.webp?w=678&amp;ssl=1 678w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/images-2-5.webp?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bidding process just wrapped up its final question phases, with final proposals due on <strong>June 22, 2026<\/strong>.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project is designed to handle controlled access to the lot while keeping operations running smoothly.<sup><\/sup> Here is a breakdown of exactly what infrastructure is being put in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Entry &amp; Exit Infrastructure:<\/strong> Reconfiguring the existing entrance and exit layout into one designated entry lane and one designated exit lane, complete with concrete pads and foundations to support the electronic kiosks and gates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Driver Comfort:<\/strong> Installing overhead canopy structures over both the entry and exit lanes to protect drivers and equipment from the Florida weather.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tech Upgrades:<\/strong> Laying down new power services, conduit, wiring, and high-speed communication infrastructure (fiber and ethernet) to connect the kiosks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Site Enhancements:<\/strong> Upgrading the local pavement, adding new traffic control striping and signage, vehicle detection sensors, fencing modifications, and parking stops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This move follows the airport\u2019s initial transition to paid parking, which brought in upgraded digital kiosks to the premium general lots to help fund infrastructure and support growing airline traffic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The City of Lakeland issued a request for proposals (RFP-2026-051) to design and construct entrance modifications for a Parking Access and Revenue Control System (PARCS) specifically inside the Economy Parking&hellip; 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