The five city-owned BoulderPark parking garages in downtown Boulder will switch to gateless operations and touchless payments effective Oct. 1.<\/p>\n
These garages will transition to the gate-free Metropolis parking system, which will allow registered drivers to simply drive in, park and receive a text message confirming they’re parked in that location. When drivers leave the garage, any payments due will be charged to their account automatically and receipts will be sent by text.<\/p>\n
Non-registered drivers may park but will need to register by scanning a QR code from one of the signs throughout the garages before they leave. There is no need for an app, and the registration is a short, one-time process.<\/p>\n
Parking on weekends and holidays will still be free, and registration is not required during those times.<\/p>\n
“We recognize the frustration that the traditional gate-based system has too often caused,” Community Vitality Director Cris Jones stated in a news release. “By embracing the latest technology, we aim to make parking as quick and hassle-free as possible.”<\/p>\n
Readers can register with Metropolis at app.metropolis.io\/sign-in. Those who register before Oct. 1 can receive $5 off their first parking garage visit by entering the “BOULDER5OFF” promo code in the “Promotions” section of their account.<\/p>\n