CASE STUDY Smart Meters Bring Creative Solutions SACRAMENTO TMInvesting in Growth Sacramento, California’s state capital and sixth largest city, was deeply in need of a parking technology upgrade. As California’s oldest city, it was one of the first to adopt coin operated meters in the 1950s. With an assortment of over 4,000 parking meters between 20 and 50 years old, Sacramento’s parking system offered few options to visitors and residents. Meters accepted either coins or city-issued debit cards which could only be obtained through a visit to City Hall. In areas where payment by credit card was required, the City had installed pay stations that serviced 12 parking spots each. However, customers had trouble determining which pay station to use, contributing to a confusing

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