 News media contact:
John Brady
(503) 577-8236
john.brady@portlandoregon.gov
@pbotinfo
PBOT News Advisory:
PBOT introduces
pay-by-plate technology in Central Eastside and Northwest Parking Districts
 Click to view a map of the pay-by-plate meters coming to NW Portland and the Central Eastside.
(June
22, 2017) On Friday, June 23, 2017, PBOT will hold a media availability in the
Central Eastside Parking District as bureau meter technicians install new
meters with pay-by-plate technology. Pay-by-plate technology eliminates the
need for paper receipts; customers only have to enter their license plate
number, pay for the desired amount of parking and go. The technology also give
customers the ability to check how much parking time they have left from any
pay-by-plate empowered meter in the district.
When the
installation is complete on July 21st, the
technology will be available on 63 of new meters
in the Central Eastside Parking District and 73
of new meters in the Northwest Parking district.
Along with
the recently introduced Parking Kitty app, the introduction of pay-by-plate
technology is part of the bureau’s effort to use new technology to make is
easier and more convenient for customers to park in Portland's meter districts.
A map with
the location of the new meters is available here: http://arcg.is/2sYVKrx
A FAQ with instructions and other information about the new technology is
available here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/643780
An
instructional video is available here: https://youtu.be/MBc0gNNh-x8
What: PBOT parking meter
technicians installing new meters with pay-by-plate technology
When: Friday, June 23rd at 10
a.m.
Where: Members of the media should meet PBOT's PIO at the corner of SE Main and SE Grand.
Visuals: Shots of technicians
unloading parking meter kiosks, bolting them to the sidewalk and testing them.
PBOT PIO will also be available to answer questions and give one-on-ones.
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