Wilmington installing more smart meters downtown

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Crews are installing new “smart” parking meters will be installed this week in and around Front Street in downtown Wilmington.

In 2013, the city installed smart meters in several test areas and received an overwhelmingly positive reaction from customers.

Click here to see when and where the meters are being installed

The $300,000 cost to purchase and install 460 meters and relocate four pay stations is funded through parking fees.

The new meters accept coins, tokens, credit cards or pay by phone.