Government

Cleveland to replace coin operated parking meters with smart kiosks, mobile pay

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April 11, 2023

Cleveland will replace coin operated parking meters with smart meters and mobile payment, according to a press release.

The city has selected Flowbird to provide smart meters and ParkMobile LLC to provide a mobile parking payment service platform that will allow customers to pay through an app, text message or by scanning a QR code.

An estimated 600 multi-space and 100 single-space meters will be installed across downtown and in neighborhoods on both the east and west sides of the city, providing a network of single-space and multi-space smart, credit card enabled meters and kiosks.

The total estimated cost of the project will be just over $5 million including the cost of equipment, software and tools for monitoring.

The administration of Mayor Justin Bibb will introduce legislation to the city council for approval of the contracts with Flowbird and ParkMobile. The contracts will also require approval from the Consultant Review Committee and the Board of Control.

It is estimated that both the software and equipment will be ready for public use within six months of the agreements being signed.