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University City studies replacing aging coin meters with Flowbird digital system
Summary
At a study session, staff recommended replacing 322 coin meters with a digital system (Flowbird) or alternatives such as Passport or kiosks; council members asked about enforcement, costs and equity for people without smartphones, and staff said they would bring a detailed cost and implementation plan to a regular meeting if the council directs.
Jared Jones, communications manager for the city of University City, recommended replacing the city’s aging coin-based parking meters with a digital management system provided by Flowbird during a council study session.
Jones told the council that University City has 322 on-street meters and said 33 of those meters need replacement; he said the city’s meter fleet has been substantially affected by damages and by meters blocked by outdoor dining, and that the condition of the fleet has reduced parking revenue. “The goal is to monetize our parking infrastructure, address existing challenges, as well as enhance both user experience and revenue potential,” Jones said.
Jones presented three broad options: replace individual coin meters, adopt a mobile-payment system (examples discussed included Passport and ParkMobile), or install digital pay stations (kiosks). He gave vendor-cost figures…
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