PEO Spotlight: Peter Free
We all have a story. It’s what makes us unique and different from one another. The bus driver who gets you to work -- he has a story. The street vendors who make your breakfast sandwiches? They have a story. Our Parking Enforcement Officers (PEOs)? Yep -- they all have
PEO Spotlight: Antonio Menezes
The job of a PPA Parking Enforcement Officer (PEO) requires a lot of patience and a liking for physical activity. PEOs wake up every morning knowing they’ll be insulted at least once a day for doing their job -- a job that requires eight hours of walking and yes -- at times
A Philadelphian First: PEO Shirley Barnett
Shirley Barnett is a Philadelphian first, and that’s why she’s been a Parking Enforcement Officer (PEO) for more than 27 years. She is patient, soft-spoken and easy going, but she doesn’t let her good nature mislead anyone. Barnett is not one for nonsense, making her such an excellent asset to
Roll Call: How PEOs Start Their Day
Most work cultures include daily routines and rituals that help get the day started. Restaurants have pre-shift meetings and sports teams have pre-game pep talks. Parking Enforcement Officers (PEOs) at the PPA are no different. They start their days with a roll call.
The benefits of a pre-shift/pre-start/roll call or “whatever
Mr. Positive: PEO Scott Rutizer
It’s been four years since Scott Rutizer has come down with a case of the Mondays. It’s also been four years since he joined the PPA as a Parking Enforcement Officer (PEO). Coincidence? We think not.
Rutizer spends his workday out on Philly’s streets contributing a lot more to our city
Putting Pizazz in the PPA: PEO Marlene Bednarczyk
Eight years ago, Marlene Bednarczyk left the Poconos for the City of Brotherly Love. Recently widowed, Marlene was in search of a job for this new chapter in her life. Marlene found the perfect job for her with The Philadelphia Parking Authority.
“At that time I thought what’s the PPA? And
Park. Eat. Love: PPA Providing Discounted Parking to Restaurant Patrons
As we come together to support our city during these challenging times, the Philadelphia Parking Authority spreads the brotherly love and sisterly affection by offering discounted pricing at PPA garages for people dining in our restaurants. We support our local restaurants as Philadelphia permits indoor dining beginning September 8th, 2020.
Return to Work Notice
Dear Valued Employee,
The City of Philadelphia entered into the “Yellow Phase” of business reopening on June 5th. The PPA will begin to resume partial operations on June 8th, particularly for those who have not been working performing essential duties.
Protecting the health and safety of our employees and the customers that
Taxicab and Limousine Division Reopening
The Philadelphia Parking Authority’s (Authority) Taxicab and Limousine Division (TLD) will reopen to the public on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. The TLD’s Office hours have changed pursuant to Executive Order No. 20-005 and was posted on the TLD's website (see Notice Posted on 5/19/2020 http://philapark.org/2020/05/taxicab-and-limousine-division-change-to-office-hours-upon-reopening/). Please review this Order for the current
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