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New App Launches, Offers to Ease Parking Headaches in Pasadena

Published on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 | 8:26 pm
 

Anyone driving in the Los Angeles area can now park easier in a more affordable spot by using a mobile app that lets drivers find and reserve parking at over 150 locations throughout the county, including in Pasadena.

The app, called SpotHero, allows drivers to find parking space in even high traffic areas such as LAX and Downtown Los Angeles. The company now plans to expand to other locations throughout the county in the near future.

Studies conducted at UCLA indicate that 30 percent of congested downtown traffic is due to drivers looking for parking. With SpotHero, drivers can plan where they will park in advance and avoid idle searching and circling. SpotHero also addresses Los Angeles’s high cost of living for drivers by reducing the cost of parking by as much as 50 percent.

SpotHero partners with parking operators who give the company access to their unsold spots. Drivers are then able to find and reserve parking with convenient garages, lots and valets through SpotHero’s iOS app, Android app or website.

“Given that traffic delays and rising costs continue to be among the top concerns for Los Angeles residents, we hope SpotHero can make driving more enjoyable and affordable,” said Mark Lawrence, co-founder and CEO of SpotHero.

In Pasadena, SpotHero currently has arrangements with at least 17 parking spots that offer hourly parking at $5 to $15, including the Pasadena Playhouse spot at 650 E. Green Street which charges $6 per hour during events, and the Rose Bowl parking lot at 48 N. Raymond Avenue which charges $15 for events.

In Los Angeles, parking through SpotHero could cost anywhere between $9 and $25. Parking at LAX could be anywhere between $9.95 and $19.95.

SpotHero distinguishes itself from other parking offerings by providing access to the largest number of parking locations – 70 percent more – and offering a superior customer experience that includes support 7 days a week, intuitive design and integration with Apple Pay for a faster checkout process.

SpotHero currently offers easy and affordable parking at more than 2,500 locations across the country. Launched in 2011, SpotHero is led by founders Mark Lawrence and Larry Kiss.

The company has helped park over 3 million cars to date and has raised $27 million in VC funding. You can also find the app in the Apple iTunes Store or Google Play.

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