Courtesy DDOT

Just as citywide changes to parking meter fares and enforcement hours have taken effect, the District Department of Transportation is installing a number of new solar-powered parking meters as part of a pilot program, officials said. The new meters will also accept credit cards as well as coins.

The pilot program will run for three months, and if successful, the city could soon see more of these types of meters replacing the old, worn-out single-space coin machines still currently in use. A total of 50 new meters are part of the pilot, with installations beginning today.

To try out the solar-powered meters, look for them in the following locations: U Street/14th St. NW; the 2000 block of H St. NW, the 600 block of Indiana Ave. NW, the 5300 block of Wisconsin Ave. NW, and the 3500 block of John McCormick Road NE. Residents are urged to share feedback on the meters by calling 202-673-6813 or tweeting to @DDOTDC.