The City of Westmount is replacing its coin-operated parking meters with a new electronic system that will allow drivers to pay for on-street parking based on the car\u2019s licence plate number rather than by a designated parking space. First city in Quebec to adopt the new technology.<\/p>\n
“Metered parking is a point of frustration that motorists experience on a frequent basis. With the introduction of the Pay-by-plate parking, Westmount is reducing that pain ultimately making metered parking more convenient, accessible and efficient through innovative technology.”, said Councillor Philip A. Cutler.<\/p>\n
An official launch took place outside on Monday, May 2nd at 11 a.m. in front of Starbucks at 1233 Greene Avenue (between De Maisonneuve Boulevard and St-Catherine Street). Mayor Peter F. Trent was joined by City Councillors, Director General Mike Deegan and Director of Public Safety Gregory McBain. Public Security Commissioner and Councillor Philip Cutler answered questions and demonstrated the Pay-by-plate system using one of the City\u2019s 73 pay stations.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis simple and elegant solution to updating on-street parking is yet another example of the City’s long-standing penchant for innovation.\u201d, said the Mayor Peter F. Trent.<\/p>\n
Easy to use, the parking system will accept payments by coin, by credit card and also by mobile device. It provides drivers with the ability to move their vehicles to other parking spaces within the paid period, and the mobile app allows users to top up their paid minutes from anywhere without having to return to the pay station. Westmount is proud to join the many municipalities around the world using this system, and to be the first to adopt it in Quebec.<\/p>\n