Remembering Donald Shoup (1938-2025)
Professor Donald Shoup passed away on February 6, 2025. Among many other significant achievements and honors he was a founding Advisory Board member of PRN.
Donald’s curiosity, intelligence, passion, generosity, and kindness allowed him not only to expose the critical problems with modern parking policy, but also to ignite and nurture a movement to change them and make the world a better place.
The Parking Reform Network wishes to provide our community with a place to share their stories and thoughts to remember and honor Donald.
Professor Shoup was a donor, member, and booster of PRN’s work. If you are so moved, you can honor his legacy and support the parking reform movement with a memorial donation.
I am deeply saddened to learn of Don’s passing. He was one of my academic heroes, and his work has significantly influenced my research. Our last email exchange took place on December 9, when he mentioned he would send me a “Free Parking Isn’t Free” license plate frame—just one more example of his generosity and passion for the subject. Don made a profound impact on our field, and I know his legacy will continue to inspire scholars and practitioners for years to come.