Beach Introduces In-Car Parking Meters

Miami Beach, FL -- Miami Beach joins the "i" revolution just in times for the holidays. The City is taking the hassle out of paying for public
parking with the introduction of the iPark device. The smart high-tech parking meter stays in your car -- no more fumbling for change or even
getting out of the car to pay for parking.
iPark is available for $20 and, for a limited time, Miami Beach residents receive $20 of pre-loaded parking time on the device and
non-residents will receive $10 pre-loaded parking time at no extra cost.
iPark makes the perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the holidays or
anytime. The iPark is available for purchase at the Miami Beach Parking Department, located at 309 23 Street, Suite 200, near Collins Park.
The advantages of the iPark device (1.0) are as follows:

*No bills, credit card, coins, or smart cards are required.
*No meters or pay stations to deal with during inclement weather.
*From the comfort of inside their vehicle, the user simply activates and displays (driver's side dashboard) their iPark device.
*User pays only for the parking time used, which is the same benefit, derived from the former parking smart card "refund" feature.
*Reloads are available via telephone or at the City's Parking Department.
*Miami Beach residents receive a 20% discount ($1.25 per hour is discounted to $1.00 per hour, with proof of residency)iPark is a state-of-the-art, electronic device about the size of a pocket calculator and has a preloaded (parking time) value, which can be replenished as needed. When activated and displayed on the vehicle's dashboard, in the appropriate parking zone, the iPark device acts as a parking meter [in-vehicle] which decrements time. When the driver returns to the car, he or she simply ...