New parking meters take credit cards

New parking meters in the Buckeye lot will allow drivers to pay with credit cards, beginning Wednesday.

Two years of research, presentations, contractual negotiations and surveys allowed for the new parking system. The machines will operate mostly by solar power, according to WKOW.

To use the multispace parking meter system, drivers will enter their parking space number and pay by either credit card or coinage. A receipt will then be printed, indicating the meter expiration time.

The Buckeye parking lot is located near the corner of State Street and Gorham Street. An opening event will take place Wednesday morning in celebration of the new parking model.