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Committee approves MTA contract to replace aging single‑space meters; supervisors debate optional additional meters
Summary
The committee recommended a 5‑year, up to $54 million MTA contract with IPS Group to replace single‑space parking meters with modern credit‑card/phone‑capable units and support services, while several supervisors sought limits or assurances on an option to buy up to 10,000 additional meters that could enable meter expansion.
The Municipal Transportation Agency asked the committee to approve a five‑year contract with IPS Group to replace roughly 25,000 single‑space street meters and provide support services, with an option to purchase an additional 10,000 meters; the not‑to‑exceed contract amount was cited at $54 million.
Sonali Bose (MTA) explained the existing meters date to 2002 and cannot accept credit cards or remote updates; the proposed replacement meters…
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