ROYAL OAK, Mich. (WXYZ) — Royal Oak is making major changes to its parking system, including replacing current meters with new pay stations, eliminating back-in parking spaces, and introducing "parking ambassadors" to assist visitors.

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The city is replacing its current parking meters with Flow Bird pay stations, similar to those installed in Ferndale. They're also partnering with Park Mobile to give visitors a digital payment option.

For years, visitors to Royal Oak have expressed frustration with the current system.

"The way that this parking meter is designed, it's way too busy. It's way too much work," said Quincy Stewart from Pontiac.

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