Salem Has Launched New Parking Payment App
The city introduced Beep Beep Salem for mobile parking payments as the current app nears its scheduled retirement.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The city of Salem has launched a new parking payment app called Beep Beep Salem. Residents must download the new full-color icon version and remove the previous gray-icon app before it is discontinued at the end of next year.
Why it matters
The city previously ended free on-street parking in the downtown district in 2025 to increase space availability and fund the parking program. Maintaining a reliable digital payment infrastructure is essential for managing the parking program's revenue and operational flow.
Downtown parking costs $1.50 per hour, while airport daily parking is set at $10. A $0.35 transaction fee applies to each payment made through the new app.
The players
City of Salem
The local municipal government responsible for managing urban infrastructure, public parking regulations, and transportation services.
The details
Drivers can utilize the new app or continue using traditional cards and coins at local pay stations. Paid parking remains mandatory throughout the downtown district from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., excluding Sundays and holidays.
Timeline
The city ended free on-street parking in 2025.
The old parking app will be officially discontinued on December 31, 2026.
Market Landscape
The rollout of this mobile application aligns with the 2025 termination of free downtown on-street parking. This shift reflects a broader trend of municipal governments automating revenue collection to optimize traffic flow and management efficiency.
Drivers using downtown parking must switch to the new app and pay a $0.35 transaction fee for mobile payments. Users should remove the old gray-icon application from their phones to avoid confusion during the transition period.
The takeaway
Transitioning to the new app early ensures you avoid potential payment issues when the legacy system is retired. Remember that on-street parking fees remain in effect during standard business hours in the downtown district.
What happens next
The city will retire the current parking app on December 31, 2026.
Further reading
For updates on urban infrastructure projects, visit the Salem Openings & Closings section.
More information
For full details on the transition, view the Beep Beep Salem parking information.
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