Albany.- You will be able to use your credit or debit card to pay for some parking meters in downtown Albany.
The new, solar-powered meters also will extend the time people can spend in a space from two to 10 hours, but it will get more expensive for a longer stay. Rather than a meter for every parking space, there will be one for every 10 spaces or so.
The new technology is being implemented on State Street between Broadway and Eagle Street, and it will enable 116 meters to be replaced by a dozen. It allows motorists to get directions for using the meter in English, Spanish, French and German. Those parking will also be able to pay with nickels, dimes, quarters and dollar coins.
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