Metered Parking App Now Available in Harvard Square

CAMBRIDGE, MA — Mobile payment for metered parking is now available in Harvard Square, part of a pilot program that began Dec. 12.

Through the app or online, drivers can pay for parking through Passport, without having to go to the meter and to extend parking time remotely.

Additionally, per a city press release, you can:

• Monitor how much time is left on your session.
• Receive mobile alerts 10 minutes prior to your time expiring.
• Extend your parking time remotely, up to the maximum time allowed on the posted signs.

Rules:

To use Passport instead of coins in the meter, enter your license plate number and zone number into the Passport app or mobile website. You can find your zone number on the Passport sign or on the sticker on the meter where you are parked. You will then be prompted to choose your length of stay up to the maximum time allowed for the parking meter zone. Within any given parking meter zone, you may not park for more than the defined time limit, even if your car is moved between spaces within that zone. Paying by Passport, and then by coins at the meter, without moving outside the zone is also prohibited.

To sign up, or access your Passport account, please visit ppprk.com or download the Passport app from the Apple Store or Google Play.

More information, a map and a list of frequently asked questions can be found here.

Image via Passport