"Would you rather use the app? :)" I cannot begin to describe how much I wouldn't
Ok, but. But. Recently I went in to town to the block that has the Courthouse, one of the libraries, a couple churches, and a small museum I volunteer at. About ten years ago they pulled out the regular parking meters and put in parking "kiosks" where you put in money (or credit card) and it spits out a receipt that you then put on your dashboard.
When I tried to put money into the kiosk for my two hours, the place for that had cardboard taped over it. The place to put a credit card in also had cardboard taped over it. And there was a sign on the side of the kiosk directing me to do Something with my "Parking App"!!!!
My what now!? I don't HAVE the app! I didn't know I needed an app! And I have an elderly flip phone which cannot DO apps! How am I supposed to freakin' park there?!
Bad enough that they exist, but they sure as hell should not be the only option! grrrrrrr.