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For Immediate Release

Nov. 27, 2018

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Debbie Briner, (614) 645-6467


News Date: December 07, 2018

NEW PAY-BY-LICENSE PLATE PARKING TECHNOLOGY INSTALLED ON NATIONWIDE BOULEVARD

New parking meter technology that uses a pay-by-license plate system is being installed today along a section of Nationwide Boulevard in the Arena District.

Three Multi-Space Pay Kiosks are replacing traditional meters for vehicles parking on the south side of Nationwide Boulevard between West Street and Ludlow Street. The kiosks are expected to be operational beginning Friday, Nov. 30.  Current parking rate and time limit restrictions remain in place.

To use a kiosk after you park, begin the transaction by keying in your license plate number. Credit and debit cards and coins are accepted for parking payment. The kiosk technology features:

  • A pay-by-plate system
  • Payment by credit/debit cards or coins
  • A large display and easy-to-follow keypad
  • No need to return to your vehicle to display parking validation

The kiosks’ installation comes as streetscape improvements along this section of Nationwide Boulevard are being completed. Kiosks will also be installed in late 2019 along Belle and Town streets in the area of COSI, said Robert Ferrin, Assistant Director of Parking Services for the Columbus Department of Public Service.

“The Multi-Space Pay Kiosks offer easy-to-use technology,” Ferrin said. “It is customer friendly, and we’re excited to begin incorporating this efficiency into our parking solutions.”

Watch https://vimeo.com/99759830 for a demonstration of the Multi-Space Pay Kiosks.