Payment Methods

Pay Stations

  • Know your license plate number & locate a pay station.

  • Press any button to start.

  • All entries must be made using the keypad. This is not a touchscreen device.

  • Follow the prompts to enter your license plate number.

  • Choose between option #1- free 15 minute, option #2- $1.00 per hour coin, or #3- $1.00 per hour credit.

  • If you choose option #1, your session will be 15 minutes, and you will be given the option to print a receipt.

  • If you choose option #2, you can insert coins until the desired time is reached and then press OK to continue and choose to print a receipt.

  • If you choose option #3, you will begin at the minimum $1 and can press 1 to add more time if you need to. When you reach the desired amount of time, insert your card, and then you will be given the option to print a receipt.

Passport Parking App

  • Download the Passport Parking App or go to passportparking.com and click pay online

  • Look for a Passport Parking Sign with Zone #

    • Use Zone 0303 for Front St., Washington St, and Commons Parking Lot

    • Use Zone 1010 for Main St. and Lot, Spring St and Lot, Baraga Ave, South 3rd
      St., Pier Lot and Lakeshore Lot.

    • Use Zone 2424 for the lower level of Bluff St. Ramp

  • Enter the zone # & your vehicle license plate #.

  • Enter length of stay: 15 minutes free (continue to pay $0), or $1/hour - slide the bar to length of stay needed

  • Enter payment information

  • Get parking session alerts

  • Extend parking session remotely if you wish

Passport App Support

Text to Park

Pay for parking with your phone without installing an app. Simply text “Park” to 30844 to begin your session. A link will be texted back to you, which will take you to PassportParking.com where you can make an account or sign in as a guest. You will need to enter the parking zone (found on signs), vehicle information, and pay via credit card, but you will not need to install an app.