Fact Sheet
This page provides a quick snapshot of the history, functions, size and scope of the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
| When Established: | 1950 |
| Governed By: | The City of Philadelphia created the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Recent legislative changes have altered the composition of the Parking Authority’s Board of Directors, with a majority of Board members now appointed by the Governor of Pennsylvania. |
| Primary Functions: | Municipal parking Operations |
| Headquarters Located: | 3101 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
| Contact For Press: | Linda J. Miller 215-683-9675 |
Q: Are cab drivers allowed to prohibit passengers from sitting in the front passenger seat? A: Yes it is at the driver’s discretion. However, they are required to accommodate the requests of elderly, disabled, infirmed or obese passengers for that front seat if … Continue reading
Proposal No. PPASUMMER/WINTERUNIFORMS.2012 Notice to Proposers Sealed proposals for the provision of summer and winter uniforms will be received until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012, by the Philadelphia Parking Authority (“the Authority”), a body corporate and politic created … Continue reading
Proposal No. PPACREDITCARD.M2012 NOTICE TO PROPOSERS Sealed proposals to furnish Merchant Card Services will be received until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 by the Philadelphia Parking Authority (“the Authority”), a body corporate and politic created under the laws … Continue reading
Philadelphia, March 1, 2012 – A joint investigation conducted by the Philadelphia Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has led to the arrest of a 29-year-old South Philadelphia man on charges of extorting … Continue reading
Prepaid Smart Cards are the convenient way to pay for parking at more than 14,500 meters around Philadelphia.
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