Parkmobile USA, Inc. and District of Columbia Announce City-Wide Pay by Phone Parking Program

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and Parkmobile today announced a program that will allow residents, workers and visitors to use their mobile phones to pay for parking at all of the approximately 17,000 on-street metered spaces throughout the District of Columbia.

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"We piloted pay by phone parking in select business districts, with great results, and now we're ready to offer this service citywide," said DDOT Interim Director Terry Bellamy.   "It provides another, convenient payment option for drivers.   Instead of paying with cash or a credit card, all it takes is a couple clicks with the mobile app or a short phone call and you're on your way."

Parkmobile already provides pay by phone service in the Foggy Bottom, Georgetown Hospital, and Ballpark areas and will start adding locations around the District starting in June.  Drivers can sign up at www.parkmobile.com, where they can also download a mobile app.  Once registered, customers can use the mobile app, the internet, or a phone call to pay for parking.  The parking transactions appear in real time on the handheld devices used by Parking Enforcement Officers.

"The Department of Public Works' parking enforcement activities support District businesses by ensuring their customers have fair access to metered spaces," said DPW Director William O. Howland, Jr.   "By expanding the pay by phone parking program across the city, all motorists will benefit when parking at a meter."

The mobile apps for iPhone, Android, and Blackberry are easy to use.   iPhone users will also be able to take advantage of the GPS functionality, saving up to 5 favorite zones and license plates. You can quick park in the same zone and parking space that was used the last time you parked.  These additional features are coming soon for Android and Blackberry. Please visit www.parkmobile.com for information on the features of each app.

"We are very proud to offer our services to the residents and visitors of the capital of the United States of America.  Pay by phone offers customers a new and better way to pay for parking. Parkmobile users have 24/7 access to their online account; they can print reports and easily track their parking expenses. It's much faster and more convenient," noted Albert Bogaard, CEO of Parkmobile.

Motorists who signed up with other pay by phone parking services during the pilot period in the following areas Dupont Circle, Union Station, downtown on K Street, I Street, and New York Avenue, NW locations, will want to create a new account with Parkmobile which has been selected to provide pay by phone service citywide.

About Parkmobile

Parkmobile is a leading global provider of seamlessly integrated end-to-end solutions for pay by phone parking and digital parking permits. With roughly 2 million registered users, Parkmobile is available in more than 100 cities worldwide. Parkmobile USA was founded in Atlanta, Georgia and has become one of the largest providers of cashless parking systems in the United States. The company's call center, engineering team and corporate headquarters are located in the U.S.

SOURCE Parkmobile USA, Inc.