City unifies enforcement, LPR, permitting, paid parking and payment processing to drive compliance and improve the parking experience
Sarasota, FL – In partnership with Passport, the City of Sarasota, Florida, upgrades its existing system to Passport’s parking compliance platform as a two-phased project. Starting today, for Phase I, the city is introducing enforcement, license plate recognition (LPR), and permitting solutions. The city is also introducing Passport’s meter and paystation processing, unifying physical and digital transactions into Passport’s centralized software suite.
Additionally, part of this upgrade includes a new, easy-to-use mobile parking payment application, Passport Parking. This app will be rolled out in the next 30-45 days during Phase II of this upgrade. After downloading the free app from the App Store or Google Play, a user enters the respective zone number, license plate number and the desired length of time for parking. Users can receive notifications when their sessions are about to expire, extend their sessions remotely and view receipts and parking history. Users can also conveniently manage their parking online at passportparking.com.
“The implementation of Passport’s platform marks an important step forward for the City of Sarasota,” says Broxton Harvey, General Manager of Parking for the City of Sarasota. “With Passport’s technology, we are now able to streamline our operations, provide a better parking experience for our community, and equip our staff with the tools they need to work more efficiently. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this partnership will continue to have for our residents, visitors, and team members.”
Through Passport’s secure online system, users can now easily apply for, purchase, and manage their permits digitally, eliminating the need for paper-based systems. Additionally, Passport’s digital compliance and enforcement solution empowers the City of Sarasota to collect documentation, issue warnings and citations, and deploy resources more effectively.
“Through this launch, we are proud to provide the technology that empowers Sarasota to achieve its goals, from improving the parking experience for residents and visitors to equipping their team with real-time insights that drive more effective operations,” says Alex Wells, Regional Director of Sales at Passport. “We are excited to continue building on this partnership and helping the city create a more connected and efficient community.”
Visit the company website to learn how Passport’s parking compliance platform streamlines on-street parking and enforcement operations for cities of all sizes.
About the City of Sarasota
Distinguished by U.S. News and World Report as the No. 11 Best Place to Live in the U.S. and a top place in Florida, the City of Sarasota is a diverse and inclusive community located on Florida’s Suncoast with 55,000 year-round residents, several internationally recognized cultural arts venues, stunning sunsets along Lido Beach, newly restored Donald Ross-designed municipal golf course, and Major League spring training baseball with the Baltimore Orioles. Learn more about us at www.SarasotaFL.Gov.
About Passport
Passport is the trusted technology partner for over 800 cities and private operators across North America, unifying paid parking, enforcement operations, and payment infrastructure into one platform. By simplifying how municipalities manage and monetize the curb, Passport empowers local leaders to boost compliance, unlock new revenue opportunities, and improve how people move around their communities. Passport helps cities thrive by delivering the tools and insights they need to meet evolving mobility challenges and create community-focused outcomes.
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