Article Tools

• Bookmark

Advertisement

Most Popular News

• Accurately measuring pay in the public sector
• Government spending legislation aims to audit GSA each year
• Investigations could lead to tighter controls on agency spending

Know before you buy or sell. Get your truck's value instantly online.

Find Your Truck Now

*To see the actual values, you must purchase a subscription or a single-vehicle lookup.

Parking Meters Permit Payment by Debit or Credit Card Motorists and municipalities can benefit from multi-space parking pay stations, which allow each driver to pay for parking fees via a major credit or debit card. The pay stations handle up to 10 on-street parking spaces on a single meter, thereby helping municipalities reduce equipment expenses and street clutter. With the parking stations, cities can offer traditional pay-as-you-go pricing, as well as pre-paid parking. For instance, consumers can purchase a package of 20 hours in advance and receive two extra hours of parking at no charge. The municipality can also reward drivers by issuing parking points, which can then be redeemed for additional parking time. In addition, motorists can check their pre-paid parking balances at the pay station, or go online to access a complete summary of their parking purchases. The meters are made by Duncan Solutions, Inc., based in Milwaukee, WI. Technology for the meters’ electronic processing is provided by Peppercoin, Inc., headquartered in Waltham, MA. Peppercoin, Inc., Waltham, MA