Monthly Archives : July 2018

PPA to Expand Widely Popular meterUP Mobile Payment App

After launching a pilot program in December 2017, the Philadelphia Parking Authority's hugely popular meterUP mobile payment application is now expanding city-wide and will include all coin-operated meters. "After a tremendously successful pilot program, we are delighted to be expanding this very popular and convenient mobile payment option to all kiosks
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Discrimination in Service

To All Regulated Parties: As a regulated business, I wanted to remind you that you may not refuse to provide transportation service to any person for a discriminatory purpose. Our regulation at 52 Pa. Code § 1011.10 specifically provides as follows: "A regulated person may not refuse service to a member of the public

A Warning for All Taxis, Limos & TNCs Operating in Philadelphia

  As a regulated business, I wanted to remind you that you may not refuse to provide transportation service to any person for a discriminatory purpose. Our regulation at 52 Pa. Code § 1011.10 specifically provides as follows: "A regulated person may not refuse service to a member of the public on the basis of
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Accredited Parking Organization with Distinction

The Philadelphia Parking Authority won accreditation through the International Parking & Mobility Institute’s (IPMI) Accredited Parking Organization (APO) program, a certification for parking organizations that have achieved a comprehensive standard of excellence. APO recognizes best practices in responsible parking management and operations, customer service, professional development, sustainability, safety, and security. According to IPMI,
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Dónde parquear durante el festival Made in America

¿Se enteró? Jay-Z regresa al Ben Franklin Parkway con Made in America, su festival anual de música de dos días. Durante el fin de semana del Día del Trabajo (1 y 2 de septiembre) un elenco estelar se adueña del escenario con una amplia variedad de artistas que complacerá a
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PPA’s Statement on City Controller’s Audit Announcement

  "While we have implemented almost all of the Auditor General's recommendations and have recently gone through a comprehensive internal financial and operational examination by the independent International Parking Institute, that resulted in our receiving an accreditation 'with distinction', we look forward to working with the City Controller to continue making the PPA
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