Making streets smarter, one report at a time
We believe that informed communities are safer communities. PlatePin empowers neighbors to share real-time information that helps everyone avoid parking tickets, stay safe, and look out for each other.
Our Mission
Every day, millions of drivers face unexpected parking restrictions, vehicle incidents, and street-level challenges that could have been avoided with better information.
PlatePin transforms how communities share and access street-level information. By combining cutting-edge technology with the power of crowd-sourcing, we're building a platform where neighbors help neighbors navigate urban life more effectively.
Our goal is simple: no more surprise parking tickets, no more returning to find your car towed, and instant awareness when something happens to your vehicle.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Community First
We prioritize community needs and collective benefit over individual gain.
Trust & Transparency
Every report is verified, every trust score is transparent, every data point is accurate.
Privacy Protected
Your data is yours. We never sell personal information and always protect user privacy.
A Note from Our Founder
Eric Harris
Founder & CEO
Hi, I'm Eric. Like many of you, I've experienced the frustration of returning to my car only to find a parking ticket—or worse, discovering it had been towed because of a temporary sign I missed.
After one too many surprise parking tickets in San Francisco, I realized there had to be a better way. What if neighbors could help each other by sharing real-time information about temporary parking restrictions, incidents, and other street-level events?
That's why I founded PlatePin. We're building more than just an app—we're creating a community where looking out for each other becomes second nature. Every report submitted, every alert sent, represents neighbors helping neighbors navigate urban life more successfully.
Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we're making our streets smarter and our communities stronger.
— Eric
About Urban Systems Group LLC
PlatePin is proudly developed and operated by Urban Systems Group LLC, a technology company focused on building tools that improve urban life through community collaboration and smart data.
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