First Parking Kiosks Appear in Downtown Binghamton

A car owner tried unsuccessfully to use a new Binghamton parking kiosk on September 20, 2016. The device was not yet operational. [Bob Joseph/WNBF News][/caption]

The first group of parking payment kiosks has been installed in downtown Binghamton.

Several dozen kiosks eventually will replace about 800 parking meters.

The kiosks, which will replace several parking meters, are being placed in the middle of a block. [Bob Joseph/WNBF News][/caption]

Mayor Richard David said the new electronic devices have been put into place on Hawley Street in front of Governmental Plaza and across the street from the State Street garage. Additional kiosks are being installed on Henry Street and Washington Street.

Although the first group of kiosks has been installed, they are not expected to be operational for a few days.

One of the new kiosks created confusion on Tuesday afternoon as a vehicle owner examined the device to determine how to make a payment. The woman, who said she liked using similar kiosks in Washington, DC, was advised the city's units had not yet been activated.

A city employee later covered the non-operational kiosk with a plastic bag to prevent further confusion.

Binghamton plans to spend about $400,000 for the modern parking payment system. Installation of 50 parking kiosks is to be completed next year. The devices will accept cash and credit card payment.

One of Binghamton's first parking payment kiosks was installed on Hawley Street. [Bob Joseph/WNBF News][/caption]

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