Following a thorough review of the city’s parking structures, new equipment will soon be installed to create an easy-in, easy-out experience for all parkers. Equipment and software by TIBA Solutions will provide cloud-based kiosks with user-friendly, contactless entry and convenient payment options.
The following is an estimated timeline for parking equipment upgrades:
Chester Street Parking Structure – December 2022 - January 2023
Old Woodward Parking Structure – January 2023
Park Street Parking Structure – January 2023
Pierce Street Parking Structure – January – February 2023
Peabody Street Parking Structure – January – February 2023
Transient parkers (those without a monthly parking pass) may enter and exit using a credit card, or they may pull a ticket at entry and scan the ticket upon exiting. As always, parkers will enjoy two hours free in all structures.
“The new equipment by TIBA Solutions will provide significant upgrades in features while improving the overall parking experience for our patrons,” said Birmingham Parking Manager, Aaron Ford. “Parkers will enjoy high-speed ticket issuance for fast vehicle entry, a high resolution 10” color touch screen, a user-friendly and voice activated interface, and barcoded tickets for quick scanning. The goal is to simplify and expedite patrons’ interactions.”
The new system will offer multiple forms of payment, such as debit/credit card (insert or tap to pay), Apple Pay and Google Pay. In the near future, the equipment will also integrate with the ParkMobile app. Monthly parking pass holders will have the option to access the structures by scanning a new parking pass, or use the TIBA Mobile Access App.
