Smiley launches parking meter replacement initiative for Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Mayor Brett Smiley and the Providence Department of Public Works said the city will be launching a “comprehensive parking meter replacement program.”

Smiley said that the city will use $1.26 million in American Rescue Plan funding to install 1,056 single-space meters and 102 multi-space meters.

The new meters will have multiple payment options including coins, credit or debit cards, and contactless methods like Apple Pay.

“By replacing the city’s broken and outdated meters with new, modern technology, we are making it easier for all those who live, work and visit Providence to park and shop at our local businesses,” Smiley said. “ Together we are making Providence the world-class city we know it can be by investing in quality city services that meet the evolving needs of our community.’

Parking rate will remain at $1.25 per hour, with 30-minute meters priced at 75 cents, and enforcement hours for parking in metered areas of the city is uniformly enforced in all areas from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday.