Monthly Archives : June 2014

RFI- Financial Software Package

The Philadelphia Parking Authority is in the formal planning stages to replace its core financial systems and is seeking submissions of Software Products that demonstrate strategic, technical and functional capabilities for further evaluation. More Details are available via the link below.  RFI 001-2014 Final  
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PPA Ends Management of Underground Parking Garage at Love Park

For Immediate Release: June 26, 2014Contact: Marty O'Rourke @ 215.882.2658 PPA Ends Management of Underground Parking Garage at Love Park After an extensive RFP (Request for Proposals) process, the City of Philadelphia awarded Chicago based InterPark, LLC, the sale of the underground garage at Love Park for $29.6 million. The sale closed
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#UnblockBikeLanes with Anthony Kuczynski

Just under a year ago, we launched #UnblockBikeLanes on Twitter.  Since its inception, #UnblockBikeLanes has increased our ability to engage with Philadelphia’s cycling community while addressing problematic parking areas. The continued success of #UnblockBikeLanes is attributed to the relentless work ethic of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, who devised
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#TBT: 1961’s Park and Lock Garage

For this week’s #TBT, we dug up a vintage picture from Philadelphia’s Department of Public Records. Since 1950, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has provided Philadelphians and tourists with convenient parking locations throughout the city. We are committed to continue providing that service as we move forward. New parking garages may
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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
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