Beginning Tuesday, July 1, 2025, parking meter rates in Center City will increase to help improve the availability of on-street parking, promote parking turnover, and alleviate congestion in one of Philadelphia’s most heavily congested corridors.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Center City Core (Arch Street to Locust Street, and from 4th
As you pull into a parking spot in Philly and get ready to feed the meter, what’s the first thing you’ll notice? That’s right—signs!
With the various signs posted throughout the city, it’s crucial to take a moment to read them before you park. This will help you avoid any pesky
PPA, SEPTA & OTIS Team Up to Launch Automated Bus Camera Enforcement Initiative
Collaborative initiative aimed at reducing congestion and improving public safety. 3 week warning period starts on April 16th; Fines begin on May 7th.
(Philadelphia, PA) – The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) and SEPTA have teamed up with the City's OTIS
Smart Loading Zones
The PPA’s Smart Loading Zones – equipped with cutting-edge, state-of-the-art cameras designed to monitor and time vehicles and help ensure a smooth and timely turnover of loading and unloading vehicles and spaces – will be activated in 22 center city locations. There will be an initial three-week warning
PPA's $5 Snow Emergency Parking Rate Ends Today. All Vehicles Exiting Garages Before 6 PM Today Will Receive $5 Discounted Rate.
If your vehicle was towed during the snow emergency, please call the city’s snow emergency line at 215-686-SNOW or visit the PPA’s website at www.philapark.org/tow for its location.
In response to the City's Snow Emergency, the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) will be offering a flat twenty-four-hour $5 parking rate at the following Center City garages beginning 7 PM tonight, Sunday, January 19, until the snow emergency is lifted.
AutoPark at Independence Mall (5th & Market Streets)
AutoPark at Jefferson (10th & Ludlow Streets)
AutoPark at
Philly has some of the best food in the nation. Think about it: Where else are you going to get a better cheesesteak or soft pretzel than our nation’s birthplace? And with hundreds of delicious places to eat covering nearly every cuisine imaginable, it can be a tough decision to
Garage Specials:
For a flat rate of only $14 on Saturdays, you can park at the following PPA garages between 11 a.m. and 12 midnight. This discounted rate will be in effect from Saturday, November 29th, 2024, until the new year.
Note: To receive the $14 flat-rate, please visit the garage
When feeding the meter in Philadelphia, we highly recommend using our widely popular mobile payment app, meterUP. But we get it—some of you may prefer paying directly at the meter or, in this case, parking kiosks.
Just in case it’s been a while since you had to make an on-street parking
Dear Permit Customers,
Effective Sunday, September 1st, 2024, significant changes will take effect to our residential parking permit program.
We highly recommend reviewing the information below before these changes take effect.
We are committed to providing the best possible service and will assist you through these changes. If you have any questions or
PPA Maintenance II employee James Faulk recently received the “Impression Makers” award from Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This award recognizes employees who provide direct customer service to passengers.
Faulk has been at PHL since 2016 and works the 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. shift. In this role, Faulk
