JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the City of Jackson announced a partnership with SP Plus Corporation to install new parking meter kiosks throughout the downtown area.

According to officials, the installation of the kiosks will increase parking space availability and allow for a more convenient and accessible process to users.

“We are excited to announce the upgrade of our parking meter system in downtown Jackson,” said Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba. “This modernized system will result in greater parking space availability and convenience for residents and visitors to Jackson. We look forward to this rollout and informing residents of the details.” 

Users will now have the ability to pay for parking on touch screens or through their cellphones by using text-to-pay or the parking.com app. SP Plus Corporation will also assist the city with enforcement by providing vehicles with License Plate Recognition technology to maximize parking availability. 

City leaders said the new system promises to bring in more than $2 million a year in revenue.

Officials said the installation of the kiosks will begin later this week.