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Rescheduled: The Philadelphia Parking Authority March Regular Board Meeting

The Board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority has rescheduled the March Regular Board Meeting date of March 21, 2023, to March 28, 2023, at 10:00 am. This meeting will take place at 701 Market Street, Suite 5400, Philadelphia, PA 19106 & via Microsoft Teams for virtual attendance. If you would like to register to attend this meeting virtually or make a public comment, please contact Kelly Quinn at [email protected] by March 27, 2023.

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Regular Board Meeting: March 2023

The Authority’s Regular Board Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 21, 2023, will be held in-person at PPA Headquarters and virtually via Microsoft Teams webinar. You may register to attend the Board meeting virtually HERE.

Anyone wishing to make comment at the Regular Board Meeting via the Webinar must contact Kelly Quinn at [email protected]. All such emails and requests must be received by Ms. Quinn on or before March 20, 2023 to be considered for the meeting.

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Special Board Meeting – January 31st 2023

The Authority’s Special Board Meeting scheduled for 3:00 pm on January 31, 2023, will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams webinar. You may register to attend the Special Board Meeting HERE.

Anyone wishing to make comment at the Special Board Meeting via the Webinar must contact Kelly Quinn at [email protected]. All such emails and requests must be received by Ms. Quinn on or before January 30, 2023 to be considered for the meeting.

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Signs: Who Handles What?

Parking Signs with question mark

As you park your car in the streets of Philly, and before you feed the meter, what are you likely to see? You guessed it—signs.

With a multitude of signs scattered throughout our city blocks, it’s important to remember one thing: Make sure you read them before parking so you can avoid getting a ticket!

Aside from helping manage the traffic flow on city streets, signs also serve as a guide for on-street parking options. But here’s the thing: The Philadelphia Parking Authority manages some of these signs, while others are managed by the Philadelphia Streets Department. Check out the list below for an outline of who handles what.

PPA Handles:

  • Time Limit Parking
  • Disabled Person Reserved Parking Spaces
  • Passenger Loading Zones
  • Truck Zones
  • Valet Zones
  • Residential Permit Parking
  • Electric Vehicle Only
  • Philly Carshare
  • Motorcycle & Scooter Zones
  • Hotel Loading Zones
  • Institutional Disabled Parking Zones

If you have a question or spot a damaged sign managed by the PPA, reach out to us on X (formerly Twitter) or Facebook.  

Philadelphia Streets Department Handles:

  • Street Cleaning
  • Authorized Zones
  • Bus Zones
  • No Parking in This Street
  • No truck parking in This Street
  • School Zones
  • Press Zones
  • Consulate Zones

If you have questions about the signs that are managed by the Streets Department, you can get in touch with Philly 311.

A Word to the Wise:

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