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Abilene council weighs trial of ParkMobile paid parking for two new downtown lots
Summary
City staff presented a ParkMobile pay‑by‑phone pilot for two newly opened downtown lots to increase turnover and generate revenue for streetscape and maintenance. Council asked staff to do more stakeholder outreach and return with an ordinance and phased implementation plan.
City staff asked council whether to pilot a ParkMobile pay‑by‑phone program on two newly opened downtown lots as a way to improve turnover, reduce long‑term merchant complaints about all‑day parking by employees and create a revenue stream for downtown upkeep.
The proposed program: Staff described an off‑the‑shelf solution using the ParkMobile vendor: drivers would scan a QR code or search a zone, pay by credit card and receive automatic expiry warnings on their phone; signs…
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