Cincinnati Implements License Plate Reading Technology to Modernize Parking
Cincinnati has removed traditional parking gates and ticket dispensers from its parking lots and garages, replacing them with modern license plate reading and digital payment technology. This change is part of a new parking management program covering 14 surface lots and garages, totaling approximately 10,000 spaces. The city partnered with Premium Parking to deploy GLIDEPARCS technology, which allows for a seamless entry and exit process. Drivers now begin their parking session as soon as they enter a lot, with license plate readers capturing their information. Payment is facilitated through touchless methods, including QR codes, reducing the need for cash transactions. This transition was partly driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased demand for contactless payment options. 
