‘Don’t like that idea,’ fume drivers as US city waves goodbye to parking meters – some locals say it’s more convenient | 7A8E9MV | 2024-05-10 12:08:01
'Don't like that idea,' fume drivers as US city waves goodbye to parking meters – some locals say it's more convenient | 7A8E9MV | 2024-05-10 12:08:01
A US city is kissing parking meters goodbye but drivers in the community aren't too happy about the change.
Burlington, Vermont, is changing how drivers in the city pay for parking as officials want to get rid of the coin-based meters.
The city has already gotten rid of single-space parking meters on multiple streets, local CBS outlet WCAX reported.
This is a move to urge drivers to start using the Park Mobile app.
The app has been available to people in the city for nearly a decade.
While some drivers find the parking phone application convenient, others don't.
"I don't like that idea at all," local Karen Clark stressed.
"I don't like to have to use a card for everything. I much prefer to use cash if I possibly can."
It's a simple switch for some car owners in Burlington, though.
Even visitors have shared how they appreciate the convenience of the parking app.
"It was really easy," Elias Adler, a visitor from New York expressed.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> "I was able to log on. It asked me my location and I just kind of got it done."
Daniel Wick, a local resident added, "I feel like it's more convenient in a way for some people."
As the changes are underway all over the city, those who don't want to use the app can pay at a nearby kiosk, city officials have said.
The kiosks accept multiple payment types including cards, cash, and coins.
<!--googleoff: all--> <blockquote class="article__quote"> </blockquote> <!--googleon: all--> The main goal behind the parking change is convenience for drivers in the city.
"People used to overpay their meters," Wick said.
"I guess leave some time there for the next person. Now, you can't really do that, you gotta pay your own."
Additionally, officials say that managing parking electronically is more efficient.
The switch from parking meters also has to do with an increase in parking meter vandalism.
Between on-street parking, city lots, garages, and parking fines, the city takes in about $3 million in revenue each year that goes toward transportation costs.
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