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Replacement of 2011 Model Year Taxicabs

REMINDER TO MEDALLION OWNERS OF 2011 MODEL YEAR TAXICABS:  In compliance with the age and mileage limitations for taxicabs outlined in the law and Authority regulations, the last day on which a 2011 model year vehicle may be operated in taxicab service is December 31, 2019.  This date is fast approaching. See 53 Pa.C.S. § 5714 and Act 164 of 2016 - 53 Pa.C.S. § 57B02 (c)(6); see also 52

New Schedule of Sales of Wheelchair Accessible Taxicab Medallions — Reminder

Reminder Notice to All Interested Parties: On July 2, 2019, the Philadelphia Parking Authority Board issued Orders entered at Docket Nos. 19-001 and 19-002 authorizing the Taxicab and Limousine Division ("TLD") to administer the sale of 48 wheelchair accessible vehicle ("WAV") medallions beginning on September 18, 2019 with new directives as

Avoiding Parking Tickets: How It’s Done

The primary goal of the Philadelphia Parking Authority is to ensure a safe and continuous traffic flow for Philadelphia’s residents and visitors. One of the ways we accomplish this goal is by enforcing the city’s parking regulations. So what does that mean? Yep, you guessed it. That means at times we
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Where to Park for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon

‘Tis the Running Season It’s that time of year again! This September, runners from all around the Philadelphia region will meet at the famous Philadelphia Museum of Art steps to run either 13.1 miles, 10K, or 5K at the annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon. The Lowdown The marathon gets underway on Sunday,
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City Announces Chestnut Street Loading Zone Pilot

PHILADELPHIA -- To reduce congestion and improve travel times on Chestnut Street, the City announced today plans for a six month loading zone pilot.  In partnership with DVRPC, SEPTA, and PPA, the City will alter parking and loading regulations on Chestnut Street from the 600 block to the 2000 block. The
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