A better way to handle parking problems
PlatePin started after one too many surprise tickets and the realization that windshield notes and confrontations don't work. We're building a calmer, more respectful way for neighbors to help each other.
Our Mission
Today, when there's a parking problem, the options are limited: leave an angry note, knock on doors, or just hope for the best. None of these work well.
PlatePin offers a better way. Notify neighbors about vehicle issues without confrontation. Get alerts without guesswork. Have calm, respectful conversations without revealing your identity.
Our goal is simple: replace notes, anger, and frustration with a smarter system where neighbors help each other - calmly, privately, and effectively.
Our Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Community First
We prioritize community needs and collective benefit over individual gain.
Trust & Transparency
Reports include photos for context. Community feedback helps surface helpful reporters.
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 stack of parking tickets, or worse, discovering it had been moved because of a temporary sign I missed.
After one too many surprise parking tickets in Philadelphia, 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, vehicle 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.
Handle parking problems the better way
Join neighbors who communicate calmly and respectfully - no notes, no confrontation.