The City of Jacksonville is launching a contactless payment option for on-street parking in Downtown Jacksonville via ParkMobile. ParkMobile makes paying for parking an easier and more convenient experience, allowing users to pay for and monitor parking sessions on-the-go. The new payment option will go live today and will be available on metered parking spaces where ParkMobile decals have been deployed. The Office of Public Parking will continue installing decals throughout the week and once complete, ParkMobile will be available for all 1,420 metered parking spaces Downtown.
"As we continue to see unprecedented growth and development in downtown Jacksonville, there is a notable need for convenient parking," Mayor Lenny Curry said. "We are excited about our partnership with ParkMobile as it will make it easier for residents and visitors to frequent this portion of our city."
ParkMobile has almost 35 million users across North America, is available for both iPhone and Android devices, and can also be accessed on a mobile web browser. To pay for parking using the mobile or web app, a user enters the zone number posted on the parking meter, selects the amount of time needed, and presses the "Start Parking" button to begin the session. The user will receive an email or text message confirming their payment. Although the meter may not display receipt of payment, parking enforcement personnel will instantly know the payment has been made. The user can also monitor their transaction and remotely extend the time of the parking session, if needed.
“Not only is the timing of this partnership nearly perfect, the fact that a national leader in smart parking, with nearly 35 million users, is expanding their services into downtown Jacksonville is a testament to our growth and development," said Lori Boyer, CEO of the Downtown Investment Authority. "ParkMobile will help to ease the stress of parking in downtown and allow citizens to focus on what our amazing downtown has to offer."
ParkMobile 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, coins) are still valid for meter use.
To learn more about ParkMobile in Jacksonville, visit https://www.coj.net/parkmobile.
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