Parking & Mobility Magazine Online Exclusive
By Michael Dunlap
Climate risk, particularly severe weather, is becoming an increasingly important factor in how parking and mobility infrastructure is designed and how vehicles are insured and protected.
Hail is one of the costliest and most disruptive weather threats facing vehicle-centric infrastructure in the United States. As vehicles with panoramic glass roofs, advanced sensors, and EV components become increasingly technologically complex and expensive to repair, the financial impact of hail damage continues to grow. At the same time, insurers are responding with higher premiums, stricter underwriting, and more stringent requirements for proactive mitigation.
When Climate Risk Meets Mobility Planning explores how parking and mobility professionals are beginning to integrate weather resilience into forward-looking infrastructure strategies to reduce damage-related losses and lower insurance costs. Drawing on climate research, insurance trends, and real-world examples, the article examines why hail risk warrants consideration in modern mobility planning and how data-informed site selection, scalable protection systems, and insurance-aligned resilience investments are shaping decision-making.
Rather than viewing hail as an unavoidable operational disruption, leading organizations are treating it as a manageable risk—one that can be addressed through thoughtful planning and ROI-driven infrastructure investments. The result is a more resilient parking landscape that protects vehicles, reduces financial volatility, and supports long-term mobility goals.
As severe weather events increase, the intersection of resilience and mobility planning is no longer optional — it’s becoming essential.
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Michael Dunlap is the Founder & CEO of Hail No. He can be reached at mtd@hailno.com.
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