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Williamsburg moves to Passport digital parking system; residents ask questions about decals, guest passes and enforcement

5930499 · August 15, 2025
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City staff told council the Passport digital parking system will launch Aug. 18 with neighborhood permits, guest passes, and license‑plate enforcement; residents at the meeting asked about decal phase‑out, guest‑pass duration, accommodations for non‑digital users and enforcement hours.

City staff on Aug. 14 told Williamsburg City Council the city will switch to a Passport digital parking system on Aug. 18 that replaces the existing physical decals and hang tags with digital permits tied to license plates and a single online account.

Mark (parking staff) told council the change is “going from an analog way of doing business to a digital way of doing business,” saying residents will register once in a new portal, add vehicles, buy neighborhood permits for $5 per year and purchase guest passes through the same system. He said virtual neighborhood permits will be valid for a year and that permit processes will permit…

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