Starting this week, downtown Delaware visitors will start seeing changes to the parking program as it transitions from Passport parking to ParkMobile.
City of Delaware crews are switching out signage at the on-street and off-street parking spaces, and the meters are being calibrated for the new $1.00 per hour rate, approved in 2023 by the City Council. During this week of transition, parking enforcement in the paid spots will be paused until April 8. Other changes
include a monthly parking pass, available for purchase via the
ParkMobile app or web browser.
“For over 15 years, ParkMobile has been a trusted mobility management platform for cities across North America. We’re working toward our goal of making cities more livable by enabling cities to better manage their curb space to create improved flow and accessibility,” said David Holler, vice president of sales at ParkMobile. “Through the adoption of our mobile app, Delaware’s residents and visitors will be able to easily reserve their parking permit to enjoy a seamless parking experience.”
Free parking, with a 2-hour maximum time limit, will continue to be offered Monday through Friday. Free parking with no time limit will continue to be offered in the municipal lot on Spring Street. Also, coins will continue to be accepted at the meters.
ParkMobile is available for both iPhone and Android devices, and can also be accessed on a mobile web browser. To reserve a parking pass, users must enable location services, and choose the correct location. Then, verify the correct month, license plate number and payment method. The monthly permit will be available under the ‘Activities’ tab on the ParkMobile app. To pay for zone parking via the ParkMobile app or website, users will enter the zone number or scan the QR code found on the signs located within the parking lot, choose the duration of time they wish to park and touch the “start parking” button.
“We are excited to partner with ParkMobile,” City Manager Tom Homan said. “The technology will provide both residents and visitors with a much-improved parking experience in our city.”
