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Automated Parking Meters

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Village Installs Automated Parking Meters By Commuter Lots

The machines will replace the existing slot boxes and will allow commuters to pay for parking using cash, coin, credit card or pay-by-cell.

The following report was provided by the Village of Northbrook. On October 9, the Village Board authorized the purchase of eight automated parking machines for use in the commuter lots. The machines will replace the existing slot boxes and will allow commuters to pay for parking using cash, coin, credit card or pay-by-cell. There will be no change in the $1.00 daily fee, but there is a $0.37 convenience fee for all pay-by-cell transactions. The new machines will allow commuters to pay for parking at any of the eight locations and provide a receipt as proof of purchase. Over the last week, the Village’s electric contractor, Kordick Electric, along with Public Works crews have conducted the preparatory electrical and concrete work. The …

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