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60 Day Warning Period for Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras on Final Stretch of Route 13 Begins Monday – August 31st

  (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
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PPA Issues “Reminder” that School-Zone Speed Cameras Will Be Active as the New School Year Begins on Monday – August 24th

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) today issued a reminder for motorists that as the new school year begins, its school-zone speed cameras will be active at four locations starting Monday, August 24th. Since the cameras were previously activated, there is no warning period.    Tickets will only be issued when
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Warning Period for Speed Cameras on Route 13 in Northeast Philadelphia Ending – Fines Begin Friday – June 26th

(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
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11 New Murals Now Adorn the Outside of PPA’s “New” Transportation Center

  (PHILADELPHIA) - The Philadelphia Parking Authority announced today that Mural Arts Philadelphia has completed the installation of 11 mural panels on the outside of the new Philadelphia Transportation Center by acclaimed artist Gina Kim, entitled "Philadelphia as Lived Experience." This mural series explores Philadelphia through 11 lived experiences: movement, neighborhoods, culture, and
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PPA’s “New” Transportation Center Is Now Open – Ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Parker re-opens the former Greyhound bus terminal.

(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
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Rich Lazer Departing PPA

  (Philadelphia) — The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) announced today that Rich Lazer will be departing the PPA effective May 31st. Lazer has served as Executive Director of the PPA for the past three years. The PPA formally accepted Lazer's resignation during today's Board meeting. "Rich's partnership with the board over the past three
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School-Zone Speed Camera Warning Period Ends Full Enforcement Begins TODAY – Monday — April 20th

  PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera warning period has ended --  with full enforcement beginning Monday, April 20th. Tickets will only be issued when flashers are active during morning and afternoon school hours. Cameras will not operate on holidays. The initiative aims to reduce traffic speeds and crashes
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60 Day Warning Period for Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras on Stretch of Route 13 in Northeast Philadelphia Has Begun

(PHILADELPHIA) -- The Philadelphia Parking Authority announced that a 60-day warning period for new automated speed enforcement cameras along a stretch of Route 13 in Northeast Philadelphia will begin MONDAY - April 13th. During this initial 60-day warning period drivers will not be ticketed; instead, they will receive warnings in the mail
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