San Francisco is moving to replace its quarters-only parking meters with high-tech machines that accept different denomination coins and are touted as being more accurate and less susceptible to theft and tampering.
"Within two years, city officials hope, about 25,000 new meters will be installed that are more user-friendly for residents, tourists and commuters who park in San Francisco. Sean Kelly, who lives in San Francisco's Sunset District, isn't exactly thrilled about the new meters -- he'd rather the city get rid of them altogether so he can park free. But if the parking space money-gobblers are going to be a fact of life, he likes the idea that he won't have to search for a quarter every time he parks." The meters will eventually accept a electronic debit card in conjuction with Bay Area transit systems.
Thanks to Christian Peralta
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