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Vendor pitches on‑street ‘scan‑to‑pay’ parking program; commissioners raise resident‑cost concerns
Summary
SP Plus (Metropolis) presented a zero‑hardware on‑street parking product with proposed hourly rates and resident permit options; commissioners praised turnover benefits but warned of potential burdens in residential areas and asked staff for targeted deployment and resident protections.
A representative for SP Plus (presenting as Metropolis) outlined a proposal on March 25 to install on‑street scan‑to‑pay signage and a platform that would let drivers scan signs and pay by phone, with resident monthly permit options and license‑plate enforcement.
The presenter, who identified himself as Travis, emphasized low upfront cost to the city and described a revenue model based on platform fees and modest consumer service fees. "There's zero upfront capital costs," he told the commission, and he said the company pays for…
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