Full-Featured Parking, Built for Smaller Spaces
Not every curb has room for a full-size pay station. Historic blocks, narrow sidewalks, and pedestrian-heavy streetscapes all have to stay walkable — and ADA clearance isn’t negotiable.
T2 Luke® Cosmo is a multi-space parking pay station built for those spaces. A slim, solar-powered cabinet takes up less of the sidewalk while delivering the same core platform, security, 7-inch display, and tactile keypad as its bigger, bill-accepting cousin, the Luke II. Configure it for cards and mobile wallets only, or add coin acceptance when your operation still needs it.
T2 Luke Cosmo at a Glance
Best For
Tight sidewalks and card-first curbside or surface lot parking
Payment Options
change the coins entry to coins optional (~2,000)
Communications
Ethernet or 4G LTE connection
Connected Operations
Remote monitoring and configuration options
Why Operators Choose Luke® Cosmo
Parking technology should fit the street it sits on — not force you to redesign the sidewalk around it.
Cosmo delivers the full T2 platform in a slimmer cabinet, with a card-first payment model that reduces cash handling and a solar design that deploys without electrical work.
A Smaller Curbside Footprint
A slim, pedestrian-friendly cabinet that preserves sidewalk width and pedestrian flow in dense streetscapes.
Card-First, Coins Optional
Run cards and mobile wallets only, or configure coin acceptance for operations that still need it.
Protect Every Transaction
PCI-P2PE validated encryption protects card data. 12-gauge steel and separate maintenance and collections compartments protect the cash.
Built for Long-Term Reliability
Durable construction and modular components help minimize downtime and simplify maintenance.
Payment Options Built Around a Cashless Curb
Most parkers now reach for a card or a phone. Cosmo is built for that shift — credit and debit cards, contactless, and mobile wallets including Apple Pay and Google Pay — with coin acceptance available for operations that aren’t ready to go fully cashless.
It supports Pay-by-License Plate, Pay-by-Space, and Pay-and-Display, and works alongside T2 MobilePay and third-party mobile payment providers, so pay station and mobile transactions stay connected across your operation.
Choosing your configuration:
- Luke® Cosmo accepts coins alongside cards in a dual-door cabinet.
- Luke® CosmoS is card-only in a simplified single-door cabinet.
- If you need bill acceptance, Luke® II is the better fit.
Pay stations and mobile payments work better together than either does alone — a hybrid model that meets parkers where they are without giving up curbside presence.
The Shift Towards Hybrid On-Street Parking Model: Multi-Space and Mobile Payments →
Manage a Whole District from One Dashboard
Slim stations tend to go in where you need a lot of them — a downtown grid, a campus perimeter, a string of blocks. Managing that many devices on foot doesn’t scale.
Monitor and Manage Remotely to Reduce Field Calls
- Monitor station health across blocks, zones, and locations
- Receive equipment, maintenance, and collection alerts
- Track collection thresholds and payment activity
- Software Updates
- View reporting and operational performance across locations
- Update rates, schedules, and operating parameters
Related Solution: Explore T2 Iris™ →
Built for Reliable Performance
Fewer components mean fewer things to service. Cosmo has no bill validator at all, and in card-only configurations there’s no coin hopper to empty either.
| Feature | Operational Benefits |
| Fewer Cash-Handling Components | No bill acceptance, coins optional — fewer cash-handling components to jam, service, and collect. For bill acceptance, check out the T2 Luke® II |
| Durable Construction | 12-gauge cold-rolled steel with thermal spray coating (TSC) for anti-corrosion protection in demanding outdoor environments. |
| Modular Components | Simplify field maintenance with quick component replacement. |
| Remote Software Updates | Keep systems current while reducing onsite technician visits. |
| Integrated Solar Power | Solar or AC Power |
| Ethernet or 4G LTE | Deploys where you need it, whether on a hardwired downtown street or a remote surface lot at a beach or park. |
Enterprise Security Built In
Security on a curbside terminal means two things: card data no one can read, and cash no one can reach.
Built on a modern Linux platform, T2 Pay Stations support PCI-SSF certification, while T2 SecurePay™ protects EMV transactions with a validated PCI-P2PE solution. Over-the-air card reader updates simplify maintaining compliance as standards evolve.
Security Highlights
| Safeguard | What It Protects |
| Encryption | Card data — PCI-P2PE validated encryption and PCI-SSF software keep it unreadable on the pay station and on your network. |
| Hardened Cabinet | Coins — 12-gauge steel with separate maintenance and collections compartments, so servicing a unit never means opening the vault. |
| Controlled Access | The cabinet — electronic locks are available as an option for more protection. |
Explore the T2 Pay Station Family
Same platform, software, tactile keypad, security, optional coin capacity, and seven-year support — now with a 7-inch display designed to improve usability and total cost of ownership. The key differences are payment flexibility and footprint.
T2 Luke® Cosmo
- Slim design optimized for narrow sidewalks and dense streetscapes
- Card and mobile wallets (optional coin acceptance)
- Solar or AC power
T2 Luke® II
- Full-size design for high-volume parking operations
- Maximum payment flexibility, including bills and coins
- Solar or AC power
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose Cosmo or Luke II?
Does Luke Cosmo accept coins?
Does Luke Cosmo support cashless payments?
How much sidewalk space does Cosmo need?
Cosmo’s cabinet is shallower than a full-size pay station, so it fits where clearance is tight. For exact dimensions, download the Luke Cosmo spec sheet
Can Luke Cosmo be managed remotely?
Do we need to install software on-site?
Does Cosmo integrate with other parking solutions?
Ready to Modernize Your Parking Operation?
The right pay station should fit the street it sits on — and improve the way your entire parking operation works.
Whether you’re revitalizing a downtown district, replacing aging meters, or building a card-first parking program, T2 Luke® Cosmo delivers the flexibility and reliability to keep parking moving.