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Parkmobile, LLC to Offer New Mobile Parking App in Charlottesville

January 03, 2018

Parkmobile, LLC to Offer New Mobile Parking App in Charlottesville

 

 

Charlottesville, VA – January 2, 2018 — Parkmobile, LLC and the city of Charlottesville announced today the launch of the Parkmobile app, which allows customers to use their mobile devices to pay for parking in the city at approximately 105 on-street parking spaces.

 

 

The parking meter pilot program was launched on September 5th as a tool for better managing mobility in the downtown area.  The program, which covers 105 on-street parking spaces surrounding the mall, is part of the city’s Parking Action Plan. Additional on-street parking remains free outside of the signed pilot area and the first hour of parking is free at the Market Street Parking Garage.  Visitors staying longer than 2 hours are encouraged to use the parking garage.

To use Parkmobile, customers can register for free through the app for iPhone, Android, and Windows phones, or online at parkmobile.com. After setting up their account, customers can immediately begin using the system with their registered mobile device. App users may also choose to receive a reminder prior to the expiration of their parking session, and if the maximum parking time has not been reached, parkers can even extend their time from the app. Enforcement officers will be able to see that a motorist has paid with Parkmobile using a wireless handheld device and the user’s license plate number. Additionally, multiple payment methods are offered through the app, including Masterpass, PayPal, Visa Checkout, Chase Pay, Parkmobile Wallet, and Apple Pay.

“Parkmobile is thrilled to be expanding our services to the city of Charlottesville. With availability in 8 of the top 10 US cities and a user base of over 7 million, we’re excited to continue to lead the industry as the top provider of mobile parking solutions in the US. Parkmobile uses innovative methods to supply our users with convenience and ease,” stated Jon Ziglar, CEO of Parkmobile.

Parkmobile is available in surrounding areas including Roanoke, Richmond, Woodbridge, Leesburg and Winchester. Parkmobile provides reservation parking in nearby Washington D.C. and many other regions. Additionally, Parkmobile maintains a contract with the New York City DOT to offer mobile payment at all metered spaces across all five boroughs.

As the most widely used mobile parking solution in the country with 7 million people using Parkmobile’s services over 50 million times per year, Parkmobile is excited to make a difference leveraging our large network of users.

 

About Parkmobile

Parkmobile, LLC is the leading provider for on-demand and prepaid mobile payments for on- and off-street parking. its mission is to leverage technology and innovation to maximize convenience and efficiency for the owner, operator, and consumer.  Parkmobile’s services have been adopted by over 7 million consumers and are available in more than 1M parking spaces, 3,000+ locations, including 39 of the top 100 cities in the U.S. Parkmobile’s services include on-street parking, off-street parking deck, airport and event reservations and municipal parking permit solutions. Parkmobile serves over 250 cities, 150 events and venues and 20 airports with on-demand, permit and reservations parking solutions. For more information, visit us at parkmobile.io, on Twitter @Parkmobile, or facebook.com/Parkmobile.

Parkmobile Contact: Tina Dyer, VP of Marketing, Parkmobile, LLC, 770 818 9036, 770 818 9039 (fax), tina.dyer@parkmobileglobal.com

PARKMOBILE RECEIVES NOTICE OF AWARD BY NEW YORK CITY DOT AS EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER OF MOBILE PARKING PAYMENTS FOR ON-STREET METERED SPACES

February 17, 2016

New York City Department of Transportation Registers Into Contract With Parkmobile to Enable Payments via Mobile Phones at All 85,000 City Metered Parking Spaces Across All 5 Boroughs

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New York, NY – February 17, 2016— The New York City Department of Transportation (NYCDOT) and Parkmobile, LLC have registered into a contract which will implement a program that will allow motorists to pay for parking using their mobile phones at all of the 85,000 on-street metered spaces throughout New York City.

New York City is joining a growing trend among cities, universities, and transit authorities to bring mobile parking services to its residents and visitors. By providing drivers with an easier and more convenient way to find, pay for, and extend parking, the City is seeking to significantly reduce the hassle of parking and improve the overall travel experience. Customers will no longer have to walk back and forth to a pay station, wait in line to pay for parking, or search for coins, cash, or credit cards. In addition, the Parkmobile technology allows consumers to add time remotely, eliminating the need to predict the length of stay or return to feed the meter.

The NYC Department of Transportation and the Mayor’s Office are developing the app in collaboration with Parkmobile, the leading provider of on-demand and prepaid mobile payments for on- and offstreet parking. Serving over 2,000 locations, including municipalities, universities, commercial operators, and transit facilities throughout the country, Atlanta-based Parkmobile is the largest provider of mobile payments for on and off-street parking and mobility-related services in the US. Parkmobile’s solutions are widely available in such cities as Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Pittsburgh, Fort Worth, Indianapolis, and Houston. More than 4 million people use Parkmobile’s services over 25 million times per year, making it the most widely used mobile parking solution in the country.

All of the 14,000 NYC parking pay station meters will have decals affixed to them in addition to street signage indicating to drivers the service is available. To use the new system, customers will simply download the app and register for free, and for those without a smartphone, registration is also available over the phone. Once registered, they can use the mobile app, internet, or call toll free to start and pay for parking. After setting up their account, customers can immediately begin using the system with their registered mobile device. Enforcement officers will be able to see that a motorist has paid for parking using a wireless handheld device. Mobile app users may also choose to receive alerts and reminders 15 minutes prior to expiration of their parking session. Time limits on meters as well as all parking rules/regulations still apply, and the app will not allow users to purchase more time than allotted by the meters.

“We are thrilled to partner with the New York City DOT to improve the lives of motorists traveling in the City by delivering easier, more convenient, and more flexible parking solutions,” said Jon Ziglar, Parkmobile’s CEO. “Parkmobile has been selected as the exclusive mobile parking payment provider for 35 of the top 100 cities in the US, making the Parkmobile network the most expansive in the country. The breadth of our network, including on-street and off-street parking, universities, municipal transit decks, airports, and event venues, enables motorists to travel the country and enjoy the same convenience wherever they go.”

The mobile payment solution is an added payment option and is intended to complement existing parking payment options. All existing forms of payment (credit and debit cards, cash, coins) will still be valid for meter use.

About Parkmobile

Parkmobile, LLC is the leading provider for on-demand and prepaid mobile payments for on- and offstreet parking. Their services have been adopted in more than 2,000 locations, including 35 of the top 100 cities in the U.S. by millions of registered users. Parkmobile’s services include on-street parking, off-street parking deck, airport and event reservations and municipal parking permit solutions. Parkmobile serves over 20 airports as well as provides reserved parking solutions for private operators, the Super Bowl, the College Football Championship Series, Fenway Park, FedEx Field and the Barclays Center, to name a few. For more information, visit us at www.parkmobile.com, on Twitter @Parkmobile, or facebook.com/Parkmobile.

California State University, Fresno introduces a new service that makes parking on campus easier: PayByPhone

February 09, 2016

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California State University, Fresno recently introduced a new service that makes parking on campus easier for students and visitors alike.  Together with mobile payments industry leader PayByPhone, the University is providing people on campus with an easy way to pay for parking using the PayByPhone app on their phone.  The service provides those parking on campus with the added benefit of getting text message reminders before their parking session expires.

“With the help of PayByPhone, we’re transforming the experience of coming to campus and having to wait in line at a pay and display machine,” said California State University Fresno Parking and Transportation Manager Thomas Gaffery.  “Fresno State staff are taught to “be bold” and deliver new approaches to solving problems; so we’re excited to provide a service that uses the latest technologies to provide students and visitors with a service that seamlessly integrates with their always on the go digital lifestyle.”

Available to drivers as an alternative way to pay for parking across 8,500 off-street parking spaces on campus, drivers can download the free app and register for the service for by visiting paybyphone.com.  Consumers also can download the app from the Apple App Store and Google Play stores.

Fresno State is the second school in the California State University System to bring PayByPhone to their campus – PayByPhone