Cashless Parking Payment Options Set To Be Introduced In Tralee

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KERRY County Council is engaging with companies who specialise in cashless pay parking systems with a view to tendering for such a system over the coming weeks.

At Monday’s meeting of Tralee Municipal District of Kerry County Council, Fianna Fáil Cllr Mikey Sheehy tabled a motion that in light of public health and safety concerns as a consequence of the COVID19 pandemic, that the Council expedite the transition of parking meters to allow contactless payment and/or text parking, otherwise known as smart parking, in this Municipal District.

“It’s a huge issue, we need to guarantee the safety of locals and tourists in Tralee. This has to be put out there immediately,” said Cllr Sheehy.

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In reply, Council management said it upgraded its traffic fines management system in 2019 which is compatible with other cashless pay parking systems (e.g. a smartphone app).

The Council is now engaging with companies who specialise in cashless pay parking systems with a view to tendering for such a system over the coming weeks. Cashless payment options are being rolled out in other local authorities who operate a similar Traffic Fines Management System to ourselves.

These cashless options will enable “Touch Free” parking, where thevpublic can pay for their parking via a number of options, such as by using the app, text or phone.

There will be additional features to enable customers to top up their parking and receive reminders when parking is about to expire, thereby reducing the possibility of receiving parking fines and encouraging customers to park and shop in town.

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