As pay by app parking gains popularity, several cities and municipalities are still in the process of playing catch up to the technology. Despite the prevalence of smartphones for more than a decade, many cities are still utilizing outdated coin meters: much to the chagrin of their constituents. Add to that, the loss of potential revenue gained from mobile pay parking transactions. As more cities and municipalities realize the need for change, they must take several things into consideration when determining how to procure a mobile pay parking solution.