Royal Oak is getting a fresh start with its downtown parking system as new meters arrive ahead of their January 2026 launch.

The city has received its first batch of parking meters from FlowBird and ParkMobile, which are currently being stored in the police department garage. City Commissioner Monica Hunt provided an exclusive look at the technology that will replace the previous system that faced criticism from residents and visitors.

"This is the same technology that's used in Ferndale and Birmingham now. But it's an easier, simpler meter for residents and visitors of Royal Oak to use when visiting our downtown," Hunt said.

The new system addresses several concerns from the previous parking setup. Users will no longer need to back into parking spaces, as the new meters don't rely on c

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