Enhancing the Parking Experience in The City of St. Catharines with New Parking Meter Technology
For immediate release.
Thursday, September 7, 2023
With its population of 140,000 residents, the City of St. Catharines stands out as the largest municipality in the Niagara Region of Canada. It attracts numerous tourists who are eager to experience its captivating sights and attractions. To accommodate the needs of tourists and residents, has embraced cutting-edge parking meter technology provided by Precise ParkLink, bringing a new era of parking convenience to residents and visitors. In August 2023, the city unveiled DG7 parking meters throughout the community and City Hall, located at 50 Church St., marking a significant upgrade in the overall parking experience.
Guided by Precise ParkLink's expertise, the City of St. Catharines has strategically chosen to deploy DG7 parking meters, configuring them for both on-street and City Hall usage. The Pay-and-Display mode for on-street parking and Pay-by-License-Plate mode for City Hall have been seamlessly integrated, presenting a modernized and user-friendly approach to parking. This transformative technology empowers residents and visitors alike, providing them with a smart and intuitive interface alongside a range of digital payment options. It ensures the utmost reliability and flexibility, contributing to a smoother parking experience.
"We are honoured to support the City of St. Catharines in enhancing the parking experience through advanced parking technology while also alleviating parking congestion in the downtown area," states Bosco Tse, Client Relations Manager at Precise ParkLink. "Drawing upon more than 30 years of successful management of government contracts across the nation, Precise ParkLink stands as a knowledgeable and dependable partner for the City of St. Catharines."
Brian Applebee, Manager of Transportation Services at City of St. Catharines, emphasizes, "The implementation of this advanced parking technology not only showcases our commitment to providing exceptional services, but also substantially enhances the overall parking experience for our community. This reflects our ongoing efforts to elevate urban convenience and modernity."
This partnership marks an essential moment in the city's parking infrastructure evolution. By leveraging Precise ParkLink's parking solutions, the City of St. Catharines can surpass the parking requirements of its residents and visitors for years to come.
For more information, contact:
Cassandra Carchesio
Interim Manager, Marketing & Communications
Precise ParkLink
416.398.4052 ext. 556
Brian Applebee
Manager of Transportation Services
City of St. Catharines
905.688.5601 ext. 1659