Salem Replaces Parking App With Beep Beep Salem by December 31
The city of Salem is launching a new parking payment app called Beep Beep Salem, replacing the previous version which will be fully discontinued after December 31, statesmanjournal.com reported. Drivers can download the new application through the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to pay for parking downtown, near the Oregon State Capitol, near Willamette University, and at the airport.
City staff stated that the new application features all the same functions as the existing version alongside improved customer service and faster processing times. Users currently utilizing the older software must remove it and transition to the updated platform before the end of the year.
How to Identify the New Parking Application
Two versions of the software currently exist in app stores, making visual identification essential for drivers. The new Beep Beep Salem application features a full-color icon with a red banner that reads “new,” while the old, discontinued software displays a gray icon.
The software is free to download. However, transactions carry a $0.35 fee per use, which applies on top of the standard $1.50 hourly parking rate at downtown pay stations or the $10 daily rate at the airport.
Where the Beep Beep Salem App Works Across the City
The mobile platform processes payments at all on-street pay stations throughout Salem.
Salem ended free on-street parking within the Downtown Parking District in 2025 to increase space availability and establish a stable funding model for the municipal parking fund. Anyone living, working, or serving on juries downtown must pay for parking or purchase a permit between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. any day except Sundays and city-observed holidays. Traditional payment methods such as cards and coins remain available at pay stations for drivers who prefer not to use a smartphone.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Salem Parking Transition
What happens if I keep using the old gray parking app after December 31?
The old application will be fully discontinued after that date, meaning drivers must remove it and download the new full-color version with the red “new” banner to pay for parking via smartphone.
Are there alternative ways to pay if I do not want to download Beep Beep Salem?
Yes. Drivers can use cards and coins directly at all on-street pay stations, and free customer and visitor parking remains available in the downtown parking structures.
Who should I contact if I have questions about the new parking software?
Additional information is available online at beepbeepsalem.com, and parking staff can be reached via email at beepbeep@cityofsalem.net.