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ParkMobile to Bring Digital Parking Payment Solutions to the University of Arizona Campus

ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America and part of EasyPark Group, is partnering with the University of Arizona to integrate ParkMobile reservations at 13,311 off-street parking spots on-campus. Students and visitors of the university will now be able to reserve and guarantee a parking spot for athletic and other special events via the ParkMobile app or web browser.

"As we continue to extend our market presence in the Southwest and inch toward our goal of making cities more livable, we're thrilled to partner with the University of Arizona to bring our app to its campus. With school starting soon, students and visitors of the university will now be able to reserve a guaranteed parking spot," said David Hoyt, managing director of ParkMobile.

This year, ParkMobile is prioritizing strategic partnerships with colleges and universities to create a seamless, stress-free experience for students and visitors with a parking payment app that they are already using. ParkMobile serves over 140 colleges and universities, with 608,439 users in Arizona and reach in primary cities in nearby states.

Jim Sayre, Executive Director of Parking & Transportation Services, said of the university's partnership with ParkMobile, "We're thrilled to continue to offer innovative delivery of services to our customers. The implementation of the platform will continue to allow our special eventgoers the opportunity to reserve a parking spot ahead of time to make for an improved parking experience."

ParkMobile is available for both iPhone and Android devices, and can be accessed on a mobile web browser. To make a parking reservation, users can search for the event venue in the ParkMobile app or web browser, then select the lot where they would like to park in. After the reservation is booked, it can be redeemed at the location using a mobile pass in the ParkMobile app or a printed permit.

About ParkMobile

ParkMobile, a part of EasyPark Group, is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, using a contactless approach to help millions of people easily find, reserve, and pay for parking on their mobile devices. ParkMobile’s services have been adopted by over 40 million consumers and are available in more than 3,000 locations, including 39 of the top 100 cities in the U.S. ParkMobile’s services include on- and off-street parking, airport and event reservations, transient reservations, and municipal parking permit solutions. ParkMobile serves over 500 cities, 150 events and venues, 150 universities, and 20 airports with on-demand, permit, and reservations parking solutions.

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