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Ditch the Kiosks, Ridgewood? Why Moving to a ‘Pay-by-Phone Only’ Parking System Could Save Taxpayers $1M+

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Parking Revolution: Ridgewood Considers Ditching $1M Kiosk Plan to Cover App Fees Instead—Smart Move?

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood, NJ, is at a major crossroads with its parking system. Village officials recently greenlit a hefty bond ordinance—reportedly over $1 million—to finance the purchase of replacement parking payment kiosks. However, a growing trend in neighboring New Jersey towns is raising a critical question: Should Ridgewood follow suit and pivot to a more modern, cost-effective, smartphone-app-only payment model?

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