SFpark is pioneering the world’s most advanced parking management system. Using sensors, new meters, and real-time parking data, SFpark takes the guesswork out of parking in the City. These elements work together to make parking easier to find and more convenient. This benefits drivers, Muni riders, bicyclists, pedestrians, visitors, residents, merchants and more.

SFpark sensors, installed in on-street parking spaces and in City-owned garages, track when and where parking is available. Sensor data is uploaded wirelessly to the SFpark data feed, making this information available to the public via this website, smartphone applications, text message and eventually 511. Real-time information about where parking is available will help drivers find parking with less hassle.

Parking costs will often be lower than in the past. SFpark will adjust meter prices based on demand to encourage drivers to make trips in off-peak hours and to use parking lots and garages. While the price of high-demand spaces will gradually increase, the price of other spaces will decrease.

The goal of these pricing adjustments is to have, most of the time, at least one parking space available on every block. Plus, longer time limits and new meters that accept credit and debit cards will make it easier to avoid parking tickets.

Three main technical components comprise the SFpark project: sensors to record parking availability, new meters to make it easier to pay, and a data feed to distribute information about where parking is available.