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Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, December 14th

Due to the public health impact and concerns of the COVID-19 outbreak and in light of recommendations by public health officials, the Authority’s Regular Board Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 14, 2021 will be offered for virtual attendance to the public via GoToWebinar. You may register to attend the Regular Board Meeting Here.

Public comment will be accepted and considered. Anyone wishing to submit or make comment at the December Regular Board Meeting via GoToWebinar must contact Kelly Quinn at [email protected]. All such emails and requests must be received by Ms. Quinn on or before December 13, 2021 to be considered for the meeting.

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Premier Rated Parking Facilities

In addition to being awarded accreditation with distinction through the International Parking & Mobility Institute’s (IPMI) Accredited Parking Organization (APO) program, three Philadelphia Parking Authority facilities were rated as Premier. The Premier Facility designation is reserved for parking facilities that have met a rigorous checklist of criteria specifically designed to mirror the organizational requirements of the APO program. Additionally, Premier Facilities demonstrate that an organization’s policies and procedures manifest themselves in excellence throughout the organization and its operations. All APOs must have at least one Premier Facility, but may have as many as they would like to submit under the accreditation process. Our Premier Facilities include:

Parkade on 8th 
801 Filbert Street

The Autopark at the Gallery Mall
44 North 9th Street

The Family Courthouse Garage
1503-11 Arch Street

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Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, November 16th

*Due to the public health impact and concerns of the COVID-19 outbreak and in light of recommendations by public health officials, the Authority’s Regular Board Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2021 will be offered for virtual attendance to the public via GoToWebinar. You may register to attend the Regular Board Meeting Here.  

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PPA Issues Consumer Alert: Cautions use of third-party payment platforms

(PHILADELPHIA) – The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) issued a consumer alert regarding online ticket payments. Customers who use third-party payment platforms have reported delayed payments and high fees. These delays prevent timely retrieval of vehicles after payment or cause additional enforcement. 

The third-party platforms are available online and collect payments for many municipalities.  Instead of governmental entities, these platforms are run by private companies and charge fees which may be high. 

When paying at www.philapark.org, payments are instantly applied and can stop enforcement action immediately. Customers are urged to choose carefully their online payment options.  

In issuing the consumer alert, PPA Executive Director Scott Petri said, “When making online payments, we strongly encourage customers to do so through our official website, www.philapark.org, rather than third-party platforms.”   

The PPA’s consumer alert comes after multiple instances of customers complaining after using third-party payment sites such as payphiladelphiatickets.com, which charges a 3% fee of the amount paid, in addition to a $7.99 service fee. 

“Payments made on third-party sites not only cost our customers a lot more but also may not be credited to their accounts for 24 to 48 hours. Unfortunately, this may result in late penalties and a delay in the release of an impounded vehicle,” said Petri.  

The PPA provides four (4) official methods to make payments. Those payment options include: 

  • Onlinewww.philapark.org 
  • Via Phone: 1-888-591-3636 
  • Via Mail: City of Philadelphia, Parking Violations Branch, P.O. Box 41818 Philadelphia, PA 19101 
  • In-person: 913 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 
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Special Board Meeting: Saturday, September 11, 2021

Due to the public health impact and concerns of the COVID-19 outbreak and in light of recommendations by public health officials, the Authority’s Special Board Meeting scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Saturday, September 11, 2021, will take place via GoToMeeting

Public comment will be accepted and considered. Anyone wishing to submit a comment for the September Special Board Meeting via GoToMeeting or attend the meeting can may contact Kelly Quinn at [email protected]. All such emails and requests must be received by Ms. Quinn on or before September 10, 2021 to be considered for the meeting.

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Regular Board Meeting: Tuesday, August 24th

*Due to the public health impact and concerns of the COVID-19 outbreak and in light of recommendations by public health officials, the Authority’s Regular Board Meeting scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 24, 2021, will take place via GoToWebinar. You may register to virtually attend the Board Meeting by clicking Here

Public comment will be accepted and considered. Anyone wishing to submit a comment for the August Regular Board Meeting via GoToWebinar can do so by emailing Kelly Quinn at [email protected]. All such emails and requests must be received by Ms. Quinn on or before August 23, 2021 to be considered for the meeting.

BOARD MINUTES & AGENDAS

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