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Metric Parking Division completes Phase 1 of Madison Wisconsin’s conversion to Aura Multi-Space Meters Mount Laurel, NJ, January 12, 2011 – Metric Parking which has been producing machines for the parking industry for over 30 years has just completed phase 1 of Madison’s 3 phase plan to replace single space meters in their central business district (CBD). The new Aura pay by space multi-space meters will replace 800 of the nearly 1,600 single space meters currently being used in the CBD. Phase 1 comprises of 15 Aura Pay by Space meters that accepts coins and credit/debit cards as forms of payment. The 2nd phase will be 70 meters and the 3rd 15. The city has used this phased in approach to help their users get accustomed to the new type of paid parking and to ensure the success of the concept. The city wants to provide convenience to their customers by offering multiple forms of payment and not worrying about having enough or correct change to pay for parking. All the Aura meters are being remotely monitored by the city using Metric’s WebASLAN system. This back office system that is owned and operated by the city allows the city to remotely view the status of each machine and provide enforcement data via handheld units. Dave Witts, President of Metric Group Inc. says, “The City of Madison has really taken all the steps to ensure that the product and service they have meets their needs and their customers’ needs. Metric worked closely with the city during this 1st phase to change some of the messages displayed and operation of the machines to better fit the users in Madison. It has been clear to us at Metric that the City of Madison is concerned about their users and their acceptance of this technology as the new phase of parking payment for the city.” Bill Knobeloch, Parking Operations Manager of Madison says, “The meters have been well received with over 50,000 transactions, and over half of them credit card. It demonstrates a high customer demand for credit card payments. Parking enforcement officers notice an increased compliance rate in multi-space areas perhaps as a result of alternative forms of payment.”
Metric Parking Division completes contract with Target Park and expands into Canada Mount Laurel, NJ, November 9, 2010 – Metric Parking which has been producing machines for the parking industry for over 30 years has just completed a contract with Target Park located in Toronto Canada for 35 Aura Pay & Display machines to be used for parking control at Cambrian College located in Sudbury Ontario. These 35 Auras will accept coin and credit card as forms of payment and will be linked to Metric’s ASLAN back office that will be hosted by Target Park. Target Park has installed and will maintain these 35 units that are located throughout the campus on several parking lots. Target Park known for their service and management of parking systems in Ontario and Quebec will provide the best solution for Cambrian College with the well established performance of the Metric Aura. Dave Witts, President of Metric Group Inc. says, “Teaming up with Target Park allows Metric Inc. to establish a presence in the Canadian market. With Target Park’s management and service teams experience we believe they will establish the Aura product in their market place as a proven solution for multi-space parking equipment”. Additionally this will be the first completely hosted solution provided by Metric and operated by Target Park using Metric’s WebASLAN product in North America. Mike Kanarellis, General Manager of Target Park says, “Target Park is very Proud and excited to be working with Metric and to bring the Metric product line to Canada. Through this partnership and Metric’s exceptional product line, Target Park will be able to provide additional solutions to our customers. Target Park prides itself in offering a wide range of parking services to our customers across Canada”.
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