Highwood offers mobile pay for commuter parking at Metra station

HIGHWOOD, IL (DECEMBER 2, 2013) - The City of Highwood, in collaboration with PassportParking, is introducing mobile pay for Metra daily commuter parking. Beginning December 2nd, 2013, commuters that park at the Highwood Metra station no longer have to worry about carrying cash when they're running late for the train. The new mobile pay feature eliminates the need for cash and allows commuters to pay from the comfort of the train.

The news system will give commuters three ways to pay for parking:

• Download the free PassportParking mobile app, available for iPhone and Android

• Call (847) 380-4332 and either speak or key in the parking zone number, or text the telephone number.

• Go online to pay at www.passportparking.com.

Users only need to register once, either in advance or when parking, to use the pay by phone option. Commuters who pay for parking by phone will also be able to view their parking history and print receipts online at www.passportparking.com.

“This new mobile pay feature is sure to improve commuters' daily routine and overall experience,” states Scott Hartman, City Manager. “By making the parking process simpler, we hope to entice more people to take public transportation.”

Signs near the platform cash boxes will provide the station's zone number, and the user is responsible for remembering their designated parking spot number. Representatives will be available to answer questions at the train station on the day the service is initiated.

The City of Highwood, IL administrative offices are located at 17 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, Illinois 60040. For more information, please visit www.cityofhighwood.com. Tel: 847.432.1924.