How do I use the meterEZ parking app in Erie?
Download the meterEZ app from the App Store or Google Play. Create an account with your email, phone, Google, or Apple. Add your credit card and vehicle license plate, make, model, and color. Find your parking spot's meter number or space number. Enter it in the app, pick your vehicle, choose time, and pay. You get alerts when time runs low. Add more time right from your phone.
Quick Start Steps
Follow these steps to park fast in Erie:
- Open meterEZ app or go to park.meterez.com for quick online parking.
- Sign in with the same method you used to sign up (phone, email, etc.).
- Tap "Pay for Parking" or scan the QR code on the meter.
- Enter the 4-6 digit meter or space number (look on the meter pole).
- Select your vehicle from saved list.
- Pick duration and pay. Use EZwallet to skip fees and save up to 50%.
Meters do not show digital payments, but Erie enforcers check sessions on tablets via your plate. Always enter the right plate and space.
Tips for Erie Drivers
- QR Codes: New stickers on all Erie meters link straight to payment.
- Fees: Credit card adds a small fee. Load EZwallet first to cut costs.
- Alerts: App notifies you 15 minutes before expiry. Extend without moving.
- Snow Rules: Odd/even parking applies November 1. Check residential rules.
- State Street Update: From 3rd to 5th streets, app-only starts August 6, 2025.
- Trouble? Use in-app Help or email support@meterez.com. Call Erie Parking Authority at 814-456-7588.
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| EZwallet | Saves up to 50% on fees |
| Remote Add Time | No need to return to meter |
| QR Codes | One-tap start |
| Multi-Vehicle | Save details for family cars |
"The meterEZ app makes parking contactless and easy for Erie's 1,400 metered spots," says the Erie Parking Authority. Meters cover streets and lots. No quarters needed.
For occasional visitors, use park.meterez.com. It skips full vehicle setup. Local Erie team built this app. Updated in 2025 with better UI and stability.
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Rates vary: most spots $1.50-$2.50/hour. Check erieparking.com for exacts. Always log in correctly to avoid new accounts.
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