The Philadelphia Parking Authority Breaks Ground on New 210 Space Neighborhood Parking Lot in Old City
PPA Executive Director Scott Petri joined local Old City civic leaders today at the groundbreaking for a new 210 space neighborhood parking lot located under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge at the corner of 2nd & Florist Streets.
“The construction of this new 210 space parking lot will enhance the quality of
PPA’s Widely Popular meterUP Mobile Payment Parking App Now Available City-Wide
After an initial pilot program, the Philadelphia Parking Authority's hugely popular meterUP pay by phone parking app is now available city-wide and can now be used at over 8,000 coin-operated meters and 975 kiosks throughout the city.
Commenting on the city wide availability of meterUP, PPA Executive Director Scott Petri said, "We are
The International Association of Transportation Regulators Announces Zakaria Elbaroudi, from the City of Philadelphia, as 2018 International Driver of the Year
The IATR is pleased to announce that it has selected Zakaria Elbaroudi, certified Taxicab Driver in the City of Philadelphia, as 2018 International Driver of the Year. The IATR’s Driver of the Year Award is recognition by government transportation professionals to a driver who has provided excellent service to passengers,
PPA Executive Director: Fatal NY Limo Accident a Reminder that more Oversight Needed for Uber, Lyft too
The deaths of 20 people in a limousine accident in New York last weekend shocked us all. The reports of basic safety failures by that limousine company dovetail with concerns I have raised about the current state of regulatory oversight in Philadelphia.
Recent state legislation called Act 164 banned the practice of inspecting
Where to Park for Terror Behind the Walls
You might as well start preparing yourself for something a little frightening this fall because Eastern State Penitentiary’s Terror Behind the Walls is back, along with zombies, ghosts and ghouls lurking in every nook and cranny.
From Sept. 21 – Nov. 10, 2018 (Check this schedule for select dates) the historical prison
City, SEPTA and PPA Join Forces to Tackle Center City Congestion
PHILADELPHIA – City officials joined with partners at SEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) today to announce a new effort to address Center City congestion. This will kick off starting September 24, with an initial focus on illegal movements along Market and Chestnut Streets that impact Philadelphians riding buses,
PPA to Participate In Annual Park(ing) Day on Friday – September 21st
On September 21, you’ll probably notice miniature parks sprouting up in some of Philadelphia’s metered parking spots; parks that weren’t there the day before. That’s because Philadelphia is one of many cities around the world hosting International Park(ing) Day.
Here’s the scoop:
Park(ing) Day is an annual event dedicated to showcasing how
Where to Park for the Made in America Festival
Have you heard? Jay-Z is coming back to The Ben Franklin Parkway with Made in America, his two-day annual music festival. On Labor Day weekend (September 1–2) a star-studded lineup hits the stage with a wide variety of artists that’ll please every member of your crew. Performers include Jay-Z himself,
August 2018: Board Meeting Round-Up
August 2018: Board Meeting Round-Up
On Tuesday, August 21, 2018, the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s Board met for its monthly meeting.
The meeting agenda along with the Board approved motions can be found here.