An app that tracks parking spaces
By Kari Bodnarchuk, Globe correspondent
Download ParkMe onto your smartphone or tablet and find the closest and cheapest parking spot near your current location or at your destination. This free app, which works with Apple devices, provides real-time occupancy info at parking facilities in 300 cities nationwide, along with up-to-date pricing, hours of operation, accepted payment types, and the locations of entrances. Choose your mode of transport (car, oversized vehicle, or motorcycle), the duration of your stay (from an hour to a week, for instance), and your top preference (closer, cheaper, or something in between). The app also provides on-street metered parking availability in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, San Francisco, Austin, Texas, Seattle, and Philadelphia. www.parkme.com
- Anne Fitzgerald, Globe Travel Editor
- Paul Makishima, Globe Assistant Sunday Editor
- Eric Wilbur, Boston.com staff
- Kari Bodnarchuk writes about outdoor adventures, offbeat places, and New England.
- Patricia Borns, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs travel, maritime, and historical narratives as well as blogs and books.
- Patricia Harris, a regular contributor to Globe Travel, is author or co-author of more than 20 books on travel, food, and popular culture.
- Paul E. Kandarian, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs New England and Caribbean stories.
- Chris Klein is a regular contributor to Globe Travel. His latest book is "The Die-Hard Sports Fan's Guide to Boston."
- David Lyon, a regular contributor to Globe Travel, is author or co-author of more than 20 books on travel, food, and popular culture.
- Hilary Nangle is a regular contributor to Globe Travel. Her latest guidebook is Moon Maine (Avalon Travel, 2008)
- Joe Ray, a frequent contributor to Globe Travel, writes and photographs food and travel stories from Europe.
- Kimberly Sherman writes about unique happenings throughout New England.
