JACKSON HEIGHTS — Time's up for some of the city's "older" muni meters, officials said.
The city is replacing all of its oldest machines in the five boroughs with a more "technologically advanced" version, according to the Department of Transportation.
By the end of next week, all of the city's parking meters will be newer, the DOT said.
In Jackson Heights, the older meters are wrapped in plastic next to new models, including the ones on 37th Avenue between 74th and 75th streets.
The changes are the result of legislation proposed by City Councilman David Greenfield in 2013.
In June, the New York Post reported that the new machines will allow drivers to pre-pay for a receipt an hour before their time starts.
The new meters will also provide fewer credit card issues and better remote access for meter maintenance, an official said.
It'll also be easier for drivers with mobility issues.
The comptroller's office confirmed the DOT is working on an ongoing reprogramming effort for the machines, which were first installed between 2011 and 2013.
The DOT was unable to immediately provide the cost for the project.
