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?
