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Natick, MA upgrades contactless parking payments with Passport Parking

December 01, 2020

Natick, MA upgrades contactless parking payments with Passport Parking

NATICK, Mass., Dec. 1, 2020 — The Town of Natick announces its partnership with Passport, the transportation software company that provides contactless payment options to cities and their parkers. Passport Parking, Passport’s digital parking application launching in the Town, is a cashless alternative to paying at a meter or paystation.

The app, powered by the Passport Operating System, allows users to safely manage and extend sessions remotely without the need to use coins or to touch parking hardware. To begin a session, users can follow these simple steps:

Download the free Passport Parking app from the App Store or Google Play
Create an account with an email address or phone number
Enter license plate number and duration of stay

“Passport’s technology is widely used in the Massachusetts area and the app is extremely user-friendly,” said Police Chief James Hicks. “With this partnership, we can take the steps to futureproof our operations and our residents and visitors can safely and conveniently manage their parking wherever they are in the Town.”

The Town chose Passport over other providers for its innovative reputation in the area and for the app’s ease of use. With the Passport Operating System in place, Natick can experience a single back office to manage parking rules, rates and restrictions for its streets and sidewalks. The Town was additionally able to speed up the procurement process through the MAPC (Massachusetts Area Planning Council) and implement Passport’s technology in an efficient and effective manner.

“Passport is the top mobile payment provider in Massachusetts, serving over 30 municipalities throughout the state including Boston, Chelsea, Cambridge and Wellesley,” said Mollie Bolin, Passport sales executive. “We are proud to serve Natick and to provide the community with a safe and convenient payment method for parking.”

The Passport Parking app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportparking.com.

About Passport

Passport sets cities in motion, helping to create more livable, equitable communities. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is a transportation software company, delivering the operating system that enables cities to manage vehicle interactions with streets and sidewalks. With Passport, city leaders increase convenience, efficiency and compliance today and tomorrow. Trusted by over 1,000 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Miami, Passport is one of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, and was named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020.

Passport Parking Now Available in New Google Pay App

November 19, 2020

Passport Parking Now Available in New Google Pay App

Passport launches a new and convenient way to pay for parking through Google Pay

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 19, 2020 — Passport, a transportation software company, announced today that Passport Parking and its private label brands are now available in the new Google Pay app, which will make paying for parking quick and easy for users across its client base.

Google Pay is designed to make commuting stress-free and help save commuters time. When users download Google Pay on iOS and Android, Passport Parking will be made available through the Google Pay app. This allows users to pay for parking without the need to download the full Passport application.

“We designed Google Pay to help consumers and merchants engage and transact more conveniently and securely,” said Josh Woodward, Director, Google Pay. “The Google Pay platform creates opportunities for merchants to deepen customer engagement in creative ways with easy payments, offers, rewards, and customized, dynamic content.”

For cities seeking a seamless way to reach more parkers and expand the adoption of cashless payments, the new Google Pay application is an excellent solution. “We’ve been looking for ways to improve the adoption of mobile pay parking in Boston while keeping residents safe,” said Greg Rooney, Commissioner of Transportation, Boston. “Passport’s integration within the Google Pay app is an exciting step forward in reaching this goal.”

This is just one of many payment options Passport is bringing to cities. “We believe paying for parking digitally should be as simple and accessible as possible,” says Khrisitan Gutierrez, Chief Revenue Officer for Passport. “Making Passport Parking available within Google Pay is a natural extension of our application, and is part of our mission to create seamless parking experiences for our clients through the Passport Operating System.

To learn more about how Passport supports cities’ mobility infrastructure, visit: passportinc.com.

About PassportPassport sets cities in motion, helping to create more livable, equitable communities. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is a transportation software company, delivering the operating system that enables cities to manage vehicle interactions with streets and sidewalks. With Passport, city leaders increase convenience, efficiency and compliance today and tomorrow. Trusted by more than 1,200 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Miami, Passport is one of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, and was named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020.

Passport partners with iAccess Life, bringing accessible parking to communities nationwide

October 20, 2020

Passport partners with iAccess Life, bringing accessible parking to communities nationwide

The Passport Operating System will integrate parking payment software within the iAccess Life app, making parking easier for users

CHARLOTTE, N.C. Oct. 20, 2020 – Passport, a transportation software company that is reinventing how cities manage vehicle interactions with streets and sidewalks, is announcing its partnership today with iAccess Life, a lifestyle mobile app designed to meet the needs of the mobility impaired. “Access to parking is one of the biggest obstacles to independent living for 30 million Americans with disabilities that affect mobility,” explains Helen Sullivan , Director of the Accessible Parking Coalition. “Cities that find solutions to address this issue will make a big difference to a significant percentage of their population.”

Based in Atlanta , iAccess Life is a mobile app that lets users with disabilities rate, review and research the places they go regularly to easily ensure that the space is accessible and can accommodate their needs. The company provides a platform that aims to assist in shining a light on accessibility flaws, including parking.

“I have personally had issues with out of order sidewalks and lack of curb cuts to access parking meters. The integration with Passport will provide convenient parking options through the iAccess Life app,” says Brandon Winfield , CEO/Co-Founder, iAccess Life. “We look forward to providing our users the best experience possible and are excited to see Passport being proactive.”

This strategic partnership, in which iAccess Life will integrate with the Passport Operating System to enable its users to pay for parking directly through their app, will reach more parkers and provide people with disabilities easier access to pay for parking. It also brings municipalities and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) community closer together in solving the challenges that they face on the street.

Passport’s Chief Revenue Officer, Khristian Gutierrez says this partnership is furthering Passport’s mission of creating more livable and equitable communities through technology. “The Passport Operating system enables businesses to think differently about solving problems for their customers by leaning on our integrated technology expertise to reach a new user segment—in this case, parking,” he explains. “We’re excited to partner with iAccess Life to expand parking accessibility for our client cities nationwide in a very real and meaningful way.

To learn more about how Passport supports cities’ mobility infrastructure, visit the company website .

About Passport

Passport sets cities in motion, helping to create more livable, equitable communities. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina , Passport is a transportation software company, delivering the operating system that enables cities to manage vehicle interactions with streets and sidewalks. With Passport, city leaders increase convenience, efficiency, and compliance today and tomorrow. Trusted by more than 1,000 cities, universities, and agencies, including Chicago , Toronto , London , Los Angeles , and Miami , Passport is one of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists and was named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020.

Topeka modernizes parking payments with launch of new app, Passport Parking

October 15, 2020

Topeka modernizes parking payments with launch of new app, Passport Parking

TOPEKA, Kan., Oct. 15, 2020 — The City of Topeka, Kansas will be introducing a new way to pay for parking with the Passport Parking mobile app. The app, which will be the first mobile pay solution for parking in the City, will offer drivers a contactless option for paying for and managing parking and can be used at over 1,200 metered spaces.

With the Passport Parking app, users can pay to park quickly and remotely from their smartphones. Additionally, users can receive alerts when their parking sessions are ending, get email receipts and view their parking history from one place.

“We wanted to provide an additional payment method to Topeka parkers,” said City of Topeka Deputy Director of Internal Services, Department of Public Works, Hannah Uhlrig. “Adding this new technology will make it easier for parkers to pay so they can truly enjoy what the City has to offer.”

By leveraging the Passport Operating System in the Downtown area, Topeka will improve the parking experience, enable mobile parking payments and increase parking compliance. In addition to the City of Topeka, the University of Kansas and Wichita State University are also powered by Passport.

“Topeka is a growing City dedicated to serving its community and their parking needs,” said Passport’s Director of Municipal Sales, Kelsey Owens. “Passport is excited to partner with the City and provide the technology needed to improve the parking experience and to equip the City for the future.”

To pay to park, drivers can download the free Passport Parking app from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportparking.com.

About Passport

Passport sets cities in motion, helping to create more livable, equitable communities. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is a transportation software company, delivering the operating system that enables cities to manage vehicle interactions with streets and sidewalks. With Passport, city leaders increase convenience, efficiency and compliance today and tomorrow. Trusted by more than 1,000 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, London, Los Angeles, and Miami, Passport is one of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, and was named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020.

Passport: Newport expands parking management with contactless parking payments

September 10, 2020

Newport expands parking management with contactless parking payments

The Passport Parking app allows for users to pay for parking from their smartphones

Newport, R.I. — Residents and visitors in the historic City of Newport now have a new way to pay for parking. Passport Parking, the mobile payment application for parking powered by Passport, allows users to conveniently pay for and monitor their parking sessions directly from their smartphones.

Beginning a session is simple. Once the free application is downloaded, users create an account, select the zone number that is posted on nearby signage and enter the vehicle license plate number. Users can view their parking history and extend their sessions with the tap of a button.

“Offering Passport Parking empowers our residents and visitors with more payment options,” said City Manager Joseph J. Nicholson, Jr. “Our hope is that by making parking easier, people will be able to spend less time worrying about their vehicle and more time enjoying the city’s restaurants, shops, and open space.”

Passport Parking is widely used in other cities across the Northeast region, including Providence, Cambridge, Mass. and Boston, Mass.

“Introducing Passport Parking to its residents and many Summer visitors is an exciting leap for the City of Newport,” said Passport sales executive, Mollie Bolin. “We look forward to growing our partnership with the city and continuing to support them with Passport’s secure technology.”

To pay to park, drivers can download the free Passport Parking app from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportparking.com.

About Passport
Passport sets cities in motion, helping to create more livable, equitable communities. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is a transportation software company, delivering the operating system that enables cities to manage vehicle interactions with streets and sidewalks. With Passport, city leaders increase convenience, efficiency and compliance today and tomorrow. Trusted by more than 1,000 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, London, Los Angeles, and Miami, Passport is one of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, and was named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020.

Passport offers more ways to pay to park in Fort Myers Beach

August 06, 2020

Passport offers more ways to pay to park in Fort Myers Beach

Beachgoers and residents have a cashless option for paying for and managing parking

FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla., Aug. 6, 2020 — Vacationers and residents can now enjoy the long sandy coast of Fort Myers Beach without worrying about feeding – or touching – the parking meter. Passport, the operating system that provides cashless payment options to cities and their parkers, enables users to pay to park in over 370 parking spaces across the beach.

Paying through the Passport Parking app is simple: drivers download the free app, create an account, choose a zone, and enter their parking space number to begin a session. By offering a cashless, contactless payment option for parking, users can easily and safely manage their parking sessions without having to touch meters and risk the spread of germs.

“Especially amid the pandemic, the safety and health of our residents and visitors is a top concern for Fort Myers Beach,” said Town Manager, Roger Hernstadt. “This ongoing partnership with Passport means we can continue to provide a safe and convenient method of payment for those enjoying their time at the beach.”

Over 1,200 cities and universities are supported by the Passport Operating System to manage vehicle interactions on their streets and sidewalks. Passport supports other Florida cities, such as St. Augustine, Delray Beach and Cocoa Beach.

“With Passport, Fort Myers Beach can digitally coordinate its streetspace and offer a convenient payment option to all its parkers,” said Alicia Smart, Passport sales executive. “We are excited to continue our partnership and deliver a safe and convenient way for people to park and enjoy the town.”

The Passport Parking app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportparking.com.

About Passport
Passport sets cities in motion, helping to create more livable, equitable communities. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is a transportation software company, delivering the operating system that enables cities to manage vehicle interactions with streets and sidewalks. With Passport, city leaders increase convenience, efficiency and compliance today and tomorrow. Trusted by more than 1,000 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, London, Los Angeles, and Miami, Passport is one of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, and was named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020.

Village of Pelham, NY adds Passport Parking

July 29, 2020

Village of Pelham, NY adds Passport Parking

Drivers use cashless payment option to pay on the go and easily manage parking sessions

Village of Pelham, N.Y. (July 29, 2020) — The Village of Pelham announces the launch of Passport Parking, a digital application that allows parkers the option of paying with their smartphones as an additional option to the traditional “coin-only” choice. With Passport Parking, the Village will manage all aspects of parking management, including digital permits and enforcement, under one operating system.

By providing a cashless, contactless payment option parkers can manage sessions safely and without the hassle of digging for quarters.

“The combination of Passport’s mobile app, citation management and digital permitting software has simplified the way parking is managed in our community.” said Cara Farrell, Village of Pelham Assistant to the Village Administrator. “We are excited for the future we share with Passport.”

Passport delivers the operating system that enables over 1,000 cities and universities to manage vehicle interactions on streets and sidewalks. Passport mobile pay apps are also available in other New York locations, such as the Cities of Albany, Rye, White Plains and Buffalo.

“We equip city leaders with the software they need to create more sustainable and equitable communities,” said Mollie Bolin, Passport sales executive. “With mobile pay for parking added to its operations, Village of Pelham can digitally coordinate its streetspace and offer a convenient payment option to its citizens.”

The Passport Parking app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportparking.com.

About Passport

Passport sets cities in motion, helping to create more livable, equitable communities. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is a transportation software company, delivering the operating system that enables cities to manage vehicle interactions with streets and sidewalks. With Passport, city leaders increase convenience, efficiency and compliance today and tomorrow. Trusted by more than 1,000 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, London, Los Angeles, and Miami, Passport is one of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, and was named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020. Passport is backed by Rho Capital Partners, H.I.G. Growth Partners, ThornTree Capital Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, Grotech Ventures, MK Capital, and Relevance Capital.

Norristown introduces a convenient way to pay to park with Passport Parking

June 09, 2020

Norristown introduces a convenient way to pay to park with Passport Parking

The app is easy to use and increases compliance within the municipality

Norristown, Pa. (June 9, 2020) — For the first time, drivers in Norristown can pay to park from their smartphones. Passport Parking, the mobile payment application for parking powered by Passport, allows for users to pay for parking at nearly 400 spaces throughout the municipality.

Once the free application is downloaded, users simply create an account, choose a parking zone, and enter the vehicle license plate number to begin a parking session. With the Passport Parking app, users can receive notifications when their sessions are about to expire and extend their sessions with the tap of a button.

“Whether you are a resident or a visitor of Norristown, paying to park throughout the municipality should be a hassle free and seamless experience,” said Christopher Lefebvre, parking enforcement supervisor. “With Passport, we can now provide a more convenient payment option for parking and simultaneously increase compliance.”

The Municipality of Norristown joins over 1,000 other cities and universities in managing vehicle interactions on streets and sidewalks through Passport’s operating system.

“Adding Passport Parking to its operations is a significant milestone for Norristown and we are excited to partner with the municipality,” said Anthony Caddell, Passport sales executive. “Digitizing its parking payments enables Norristown to welcome other payment methods and provide more consumer choice.”

Drivers can download the free Passport Parking app from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportparking.com.

Panama City Beach introduces Passport Parking app

June 01, 2020

Panama City Beach introduces Passport Parking app

Vacation destination in Florida is now offering an easier way to pay to park

Panama City Beach, Fla. (June 1, 2020) — Beginning today, beachgoers and residents of Panama City Beach can park and pay on the go through the Passport Parking mobile app. The digital application is powered by Passport, the operating system that enables over 1,000 cities and universities to manage vehicle interactions on streets and sidewalks.

Users download the free Passport Parking app on their smartphones, create an account with a preferred method of payment and enter the zone and vehicle license plate number. In addition to paying for parking, users can view their parking history and extend parking sessions remotely so there’s no need to leave the beach.

“Parking should be the last thing Panama City Beach residents and vacationers should have to worry about,” said David Campbell, Panama City Beach community redevelopment agency manager. “Working with Passport to offer this mobile pay option will greatly enhance the parking experience and will allow us to further digitize our operations in the city.”

In the near future, Panama City Beach will also be implementing Passport’s cloud-based enforcement solution. This will allow the city to digitally issue citations and process payments in real-time and from a single operating system. Drivers will also be able to pay their citations seamlessly online rather than having to mail in a check or pay in person.

“Panama City Beach was in need of a modern, reliable solution to manage it’s parking operations – especially during peak tourist season,” said Kelsey Owens, Passport sales director. “We are excited for this partnership and to equip the city with the technology needed to create a more frictionless parking experience.”

Drivers can download the free Passport Parking app from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportparking.com.

About Passport

Passport sets cities in motion, helping to create more livable, equitable communities. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is a transportation software company, delivering the operating system that enables cities to manage vehicle interactions with streets and sidewalks. With Passport, city leaders increase convenience, efficiency and compliance today and tomorrow. Trusted by more than 1,000 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, London, Los Angeles, and Miami, Passport is one of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, and was named to Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2020. Passport is backed by Rho Capital Partners, H.I.G. Growth Partners, ThornTree Capital Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, Grotech Ventures, MK Capital, and Relevance Capital.

City of Newburgh adopts new digital parking enforcement software: The Passport-powered solution will improve citation management

March 04, 2020

City of Newburgh adopts new digital parking enforcement software

The Passport-powered solution will improve citation management

Newburgh, N.Y. (March 4, 2020) — The City of Newburgh, N.Y. has launched a new digital parking enforcement software, powered by Passport, a leader in mobility management solutions for municipalities. The cloud-based software will allow enforcement officers to more efficiently and accurately identify if cars are complying with parking rates and rules and issue parking citations.

The Passport enforcement system is replacing the city’s previous provider, Duncan Solutions. Newburgh will also be rolling out Passport’s mobile pay parking solution, Passport Parking, later this year so the city will have an end-to-end parking and enforcement solution with one back office system.

With Passport’s enforcement software, city officials have access to unprecedented insights into their environment and can manage everything in real-time. Enforcement officers can issue citations using wireless handheld devices and Bluetooth printers and input violation information including photos. The real-time transfer of data enables parking administrators to access citation information immediately upon ticket issuance through Passport’s back office.

“The switch to Passport’s digital enforcement software is a great move for the City of Newburgh,” said Todd Venning, City of Newburgh Comptroller. “Our enforcement officers will be able to do their job more effectively and we are also providing our residents a more simplified way to pay a citation.”

“We are excited to partner with the City of Newburgh to upgrade their digital enforcement offering,” said Mollie Bolin, sales executive at Passport. “Our goal is to provide city leaders with the tools they need to move faster and run better and our enforcement and mobile pay parking solutions will do just that.”

Passport works with 1,000 clients to provide digital solutions for managing the curb. Many cities in New York are existing Passport clients including Buffalo, Albany and White Plains.

About Passport
Passport is transforming mobility management for cities, empowering them to create more livable and equitable communities. Passport enables clients to facilitate digital payments and control their curbsides through a mobility software platform. Trusted by 1,000 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, London, Los Angeles, and Miami, Passport is one of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists. Passport is backed by Rho Capital Partners, H.I.G. Growth Partners, ThornTree Capital Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, Grotech Ventures, MK Capital, and Relevance Capital. For more information, visit passportinc.com.

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