AuthorPPA Staff

 

(PHILADELPHIA) — The Philadelphia Parking Authority announced that a 60-day warning period for new automated speed enforcement cameras along the final stretch of Route 13 will begin MONDAY – August 31st.

During this initial 60-day warning period, drivers will not be ticketed; instead, they will receive warnings in the mail if recorded speeding. 

“Speed cameras dramatically reduced speeding along Roosevelt Boulevard by a staggering 95%,” said Gabe Roberts, Acting Executive Director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority. “Our goal is to continue saving lives and improving public safety on major traffic arteries in the city.”

Automated speed enforcement cameras will be stationed at the following locations: 

• 6000 BLK BALTIMORE AVE (Eastbound & Westbound)
• 5600 BLK BALTIMORE AVE (Eastbound & Westbound)
• 4900 BLK BALTIMORE AVE (Eastbound & Westbound)
• 4300 BLK BALTIMORE AVE (Eastbound)
• 4200 BLK BALTIMORE AVE (Westbound)
• 300 BLK S UNIVERSITY AVE (Northbound & Southbound)
• 200 BLK N 38TH STREET (Northbound & Southbound)
• 400 BLK N 34TH STREET (Southbound)
• 3300 BLK W GIRARD AVE (Eastbound & Westbound)
• 2000 BLK N 33RD STREET (Northbound & Southbound)
• 3400 BLK RIDGE AVE (Northbound & Southbound)

Drivers traveling 11 mph over the posted speed limit will be ticketed. Fines are $100 for traveling 11-19 mph over the speed limit, $125 for 20-29 mph over, and $150 for 30+ mph over. No points are assigned to the driver’s license.

Official ticketing will begin on October 30th, 2026, at 12:01 am.

The City’s Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS) is responsible for analyzing citywide crash, speed, and injury data to prioritize dangerous corridors and determine the locations for each automated speed enforcement camera. After OTIS selects the locations and determines the specific speed limit, the PPA works with the City and PennDOT to install and activate the cameras following an initial 60-day warning period.

“The City’s partnership with the PPA to implement automated speed cameras along routes in the city where we know the most speeding-related injuries and deaths occur is showing to be effective in saving lives,” said Michael A. Carroll, Deputy Managing Director, Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems. “Revenue collected by PPA, above what covers automated enforcement program costs, is used to implement more traffic safety improvement programs in Philadelphia.” 

Last year the PPA installed 31 automated speed cameras the length of Broad Street in Philadelphia. This installation added to 40 cameras that currently run the length of Roosevelt Boulevard, bringing the total number of automated speed cameras in Philadelphia to 80 (Includes 10 on Rt 13).

 

(Philadelphia, PA) – The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) today announced the expansion of its innovative Smart Loading Zone (SLZ) Initiative, following measurable improvements in traffic flow, curb access, and commercial loading activity across 22 blocks of Center City. The new expansion will now include an additional 30 blocks in Center City – for a total of 52 blocks.

Launched in May 2025 in partnership with Automotus, a pioneer in curb management technology, the SLZ Initiative uses camera-based technology and the CurbPass platform to better manage loading and unloading activity in designated loading zones in Center City.

Since the program’s launch, traffic speeds have increased 28% on Chestnut Street and 32% on Walnut Street, while commercial vehicle use of designated Smart Loading Zones has increased 97%.

Among the initiative’s key results:

• 28% increase in traffic speeds along Chestnut Street.
• 32% increase in traffic speeds along Walnut Street.
• 97% increase in commercial vehicle use of Smart Loading Zones.
• 49,500+ CurbPass users, including approximately 41,100 personal accounts and more than 8,000 vehicles operating across 145 fleet accounts.
• 51% compliance rate within Smart Loading Zones.
• 78% of violators received only one citation, indicating substantially fewer repeat violations.
• The existing 22-block SLZ area now accommodates an estimated 730 additional vehicles, increasing curb turnover and reducing the number of vehicles that double-park or circle the block in search of available space.

Commercial freight and delivery activity has also increased significantly. FedEx, Amazon, UPS, and other commercial vehicles that previously routinely double-park are now using designated loading zones at approximately twice their previous rate.

“Our initial Smart Loading Zone pilot clearly demonstrates that camera technology works and has significantly improved traffic flow on two of our most congested arteries,” said Acting PPA Executive Director Gabe Roberts. “We are making substantial progress in our effort to reduce congestion on Center City streets, which in turn improves public safety and the quality of life in Philadelphia.”

Building on the success of the initial 22-block pilot, the PPA is expanding the Smart Loading Zone program to include an additional 30 blocks. The expanded area is shown on the interactive map below:

Each Smart Loading Zone is equipped with state-of-the-art cameras that automatically detect and classify vehicles at the curb and monitor their dwell time. The system operates without the need for a parking meter or an enforcement officer to be physically present at the zone.

Through CurbPass, registered vehicles are charged 10 cents per minute, based on their actual dwell time, with a maximum stay of one hour. Vehicles that remain in a Smart Loading Zone for more than three minutes without being registered with CurbPass, or that exceed the posted time limit, are subject to an electronic $51 citation.

The system essentially functions as “tolling for the curb,” allowing drivers and fleet operators to pay for the precise amount of time they use a loading zone. Once registered, vehicles are identified automatically by license plate, eliminating the need for drivers to use a meter or manually start and stop a parking session.

More than 49,000 vehicles have registered with CurbPass in Philadelphia to date.

A CurbPass informational video featuring former Philadelphia Eagles great Brent Celek is available here:

All drivers — but especially fleet delivery drivers — and operators conducting business in Philadelphia are encouraged to establish a CurbPass account to facilitate seamless operations and ensure their vehicles can properly use Smart Loading Zones. Fleet companies can enroll through CurbPass for Philadelphia.

 

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About the Philadelphia Parking Authority

The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) is a vital partner in the City of Philadelphia’s efforts to enhance public safety and improve quality of life for residents and visitors. Through innovative technology and smarter parking policies, the PPA works to provide convenient, user-friendly parking and curb-management options while reducing traffic congestion throughout Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and business districts.

About Automotus

(PHILADELPHIA) — The Philadelphia Parking Authority announced that a 60-day warning period for automated speed cameras along a stretch of Route 13 in Northeast Philadelphia is ending—fines for speeding violations will begin on Friday, June 26th. 

“Speed enforcement cameras reduce accidents and save lives. They have dramatically reduced speeding along Roosevelt Boulevard by 95%,” said Gabe Roberts, Acting Executive Director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority. “Our aim is to improve public safety and save lives.”

The speed limit on this stretch of Rt #13—which includes cameras located at 9900 Frankford Ave, 8300 Frankford Ave, 7000 Frankford Ave, 6400 Frankford Ave, 3100 Levick St., and 2100 Robbins St. is 25 miles-per-hour (MPH).  

Drivers traveling 11 mph over the speed limit will be ticketed. Fines are $100 for traveling 11-19 mph over the speed limit, $125 for 20-29 mph over, and $150 for 30+ mph over. No points are assigned to the driver’s license.

Official ticketing will begin on June 26th at 12:01 am.

“The City’s partnership with PPA to implement automated speed cameras along routes where we know the most speeding-related injuries and deaths occur is shown to be effective in saving lives,” said Michael A. Carroll, Deputy Managing Director, Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems. “Revenue collected by PPA, above what covers automated enforcement program costs, is used to implement more traffic safety improvement programs in Philadelphia.” 

Last year, the PPA installed 31 automated speed cameras along Broad Street in Philadelphia. This installation added to 40 cameras that currently run the length of Roosevelt Boulevard, bringing the total number of automated speed cameras.

(PHILADELPHIA) – The Philadelphia Parking Authority joined Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony today that opened the PPA’s “New” Transportation Center at 1001 Filbert Street—the site of the former Greyhound Bus Terminal.

PPA Executive Director Rich Lazer said, “A number of city departments — including the Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems (OTIS), Streets and the Department of Planning and Development, worked with PennDOT and the PPA to make this project a priority. We all moved very fast and succeeded in completing it before the May 1st deadline.”

“Now, travelers have a clean and safe terminal. This project demonstrates that collaboration and urgency can deliver good things for the people of Philadelphia,” he said.

“The opening of Philadelphia’s new Transportation Center is a win for riders, neighborhoods, and our entire city,” said Mayor Cherelle L. Parker.

“I thank the Philadelphia Parking Authority and all of our partners for coming together to deliver a safe, clean, welcoming home for intercity bus service. It is also another important step in my vision for the revival of Market East and a Philadelphia ready for 2026 and beyond.”

The new PPA Transportation Center will serve as a welcoming gateway for the thousands of visitors to Philadelphia each year. Its first day of operation for handling buses and passengers will be Friday, May 1st, beginning at 12:00 AM. It will be staffed around the clock (24/7).

It features 44,000 square feet of renovated bus bays, including 11 total bays with full ADA accessibility, and over 13,000 square feet of modern interior space with updated amenities for the public. There is seating for 189 passengers, and it is fully ADA-compliant. It has newly renovated, clean, and modern restrooms with baby changing stations and a private lactation pod. The building is equipped with interior and exterior security cameras.

“Mayor Parker charged all of us to break down silos and work together to find a solution that will focus first on travelers, depending on a high-quality intercity bus network that provides them with a hospitable experience as they depart from or enter Philadelphia. OTIS, Streets and the Department of Planning and Development worked closely with PPA, and we all relied on the thoughtful engagement of City Council and their support to swiftly pass the legislation that allowed us to fund renovations and operations of the newly renovated bus terminal,” said Mike Carroll, Deputy Managing Director, Office of Transportation and Infrastructure Systems.

 

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