In an effort to better manage the on-street parking issues in areas surrounding the University; UWO has selected through an RFP process Total Parking Solutions, Inc. of Downers Grove, IL to provide Cale pay & display meters. After a lengthy trial to evaluate the concept of pay & display and compare Total Parking Solutions, Inc Cale meters against Parkeon meters, UWO chose Total Parking Solutions, Inc. Although there was some initial skepticism over the concept of pay & display and how it would be accepted, the concept has proved out. Whether this was because the parking patrons are mainly university students who tend to be more in tune with a technology solution or because the mainstream American population realizes single space meters have seen their day, remains in question. Regardless, there is no question on the success for the University. UWO chose Total Parking Solutions, Inc to provide Cale 104 Compact units not only for the technical benefits of the units over the competition, but for Total Parking Solutions, Inc unparalleled customer service provided to their customers. Some benefits of the Cale meters are, fully programmable on-site software, solid GSM communication from meters to management software and enhanced features of the Argus management software. Currently the meters accept coins only as means of payment. However, the University is strongly considering the use of a parking debit card. The Cale meters utilize chip technology cards as opposed to magnetic stripe cards. The cards could be purchased in various places designated by the University and used to pay for parking. This would make it much easier for the parking patron by providing a second means of payment. The placement of the current phase was completed in October with meters slated for the near future to include more areas surrounding the University. Due to the success of the meters and the concept of pay & display, the City of Oshkosh is also considering placement of meters in other areas of the city. The city widely recognizes the advantages of the meters, the Argus central management software and the commitment of Total Parking Solutions to their customers.