SDOT’s Pay by Phone project

SDOT and the Seattle Police Department-Parking Enforcement are working jointly on a project to add mobile phones as a payment option for all on-street paid parking.

Many North American and European cities offer an option for parkers to pay for their on-street parking with their smartphone, cell or other mobile device.

In July, SDOT brought on the vendor PaybyPhone after a competitive procurement process. PaybyPhone offers services in many private parking facilities in Seattle already.

While originally planned to launch in fall 2012, the project is now expected to start in spring 2013. The delay is due to the work necessary to ensure an effective enforcement integration with SPD equipment.

Pay by phone payment offers key customer service enhancements for users of the City’s on-street parking system.

For more information, please contact Mary Catherine Snyder at 206-684-8110 or marycatherine.snyder@seattle.gov