Downtown Tempe Authority, in partnership with the city of Tempe, in May launched a Tempe TRiP transportation and parking tool that simplifies how people get to, park in and move throughout Downtown Tempe.

Tempe TRiP — transportation, routes, info, parking — is a web application that combines real-time parking availability, current rates, wayfinding, live transit schedules and alternative transportation options in a single tool. Using real-time predictive data, Tempe TRiP delivers accurate, up-to-the-minute information via mobile or desktop, according to a release.

“Downtown Tempe is a dynamic hub for education, business, entertainment and tourism, and the steady activity is a blessing for merchants and local businesses,” Lori Foster, president and CEO of the Downtown Tempe Authority, said in the release. “We also recognize that, at times, getting around and finding parking can present challenges. That’s why we are committed to finding innovative solutions to make it easier to park, get around, support our downtown businesses and fully enjoy all the events and attractions our downtown has to offer.”

While on-street parking can be limited in high-traffic areas, more than 20,000 public parking spaces are located within a 2-mile radius in Downtown Tempe. In many cases, the off-street options are closer, more readily available and less stressful. However, it’s not always immediately obvious where those options lie.

That’s where Tempe TRiP comes in. Powered by Modii, an advanced mobility technology business, the web and mobile-friendly application offers everything a visitor needs to plan a visit to Downtown Tempe, consolidating comprehensive transportation resources all in one place. Users can access the tool via a web browser or a link saved to their phone, the release states.

Tempe TRiP allows users to access real-time parking availability by location; view current or future parking rates by zone; find parking closest to a desired destination; click-through to pay for parking; plan trips based on real-time traffic conditions and get notifications about road closures or traffic.

Expanded features are to roll out later this year, including live access to Valley Metro Light Rail and Tempe Streetcar routes and stations, as well as assistance finding nearby scooter corral locations.

“This tool will not only simplify the visitor experience but also reflects Tempe’s commitment to sustainable, data-driven transportation solutions,” Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said in the release. “With Tempe TRiP, we’re solving mobility challenges and improving how people access Tempe to engage with this vibrant, innovative urban district.”

Explore the tool at https://www.downtowntempe.com/get-around/tempe-trip.