Executive Director, Rich Lazer, Sits Down with KYW’s Bridging Philly to Discuss the PPA’s Quality of Life Initiatives
FROM LEFT: KYW's Racquel Williams, PPA Executive Director Rich Lazer, and Philly 3.0’s Engagement Director John Geeting
Last week Bridging Philly invited the Philadelphia Parking Authority to discuss its multiple quality-of-life and public safety initiatives, including:
Automate Speed Enforcement Cameras
'Ghost Car' Enforcement
Abandoned Vehicle Enforcement
Bike Lane Enforcement
Neighborhood Truck
PPA’s New Designated Bike Lane Enforcement Unit to Begin Patrols on Monday – May 1st
(PHILADELPHIA) - Citing 45 deaths and over 135 injuries since 2011, Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Executive Director Rich Lazer announced today that the PPA's new Bicycle Lane Enforcement unit will begin patrolling and enforcing bike lane regulations on Monday, May 1, 2023, in selected city neighborhoods.
"Bicyclists are an integral part
PHL Impression Makers: Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Shift Coordinator Catherine “Cathy” O’Connell
Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Shift Coordinator Catherine “Cathy” O’Connell recently received the “Impression Makers” award from Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This award recognizes customer-facing employees who provide direct customer service to passengers.
As a shift coordinator, O’Connell’s job duties and responsibilities include assisting PPA cashiers, supervisors, and PHL
PHL Impression Makers: Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Deputy Manager of Operations Benjamin Tribuiani
Benjamin Tribuiani, deputy manager of operations for the Philadelphia Parking Authority(PPA), recently received the “Impression Makers” award from Philadelphia International Airport’s (PHL) Employee Recognition Program. This award recognizes customer-facing employees who provide direct customer service to passengers.
Tribuiani oversees the day-to-day processes of the PPA. He is responsible for administering policies
PPA Attends Council President Clarke’s Pop-Up Hiring Fair
On Tuesday, July 26th, the Philadelphia Parking Authority was a proud participant in City Council President Darrell Clarke's Pop-Up Hiring Fair.
With giveaways on hand, we were thrilled to provide job seekers the opportunity to explore the multiple career opportunities currently being offered. Want to see for yourself? Tap the button
PPA Attends Senator Streets Community Baby Shower
On Saturday, July 9th, the Philadelphia Parking Authority was a proud participant in Senator Sharif Street's community baby shower for families and expecting parents.
“It is critical we support families in real and measurable ways,” said Senator Street “Following a surge of newborns during the pandemic, my wife, April, brainstormed ways in
PPA Awarded GovTech Magazine’s Innovation & Technology Award
On June 25th, 2019, the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) was awarded the Technology Innovation for Citizens Award by GovTech Magazine for reintroducing its mobile payment application, meterUP. In particular, this award is reserved for government entities that have utilized technology to improve service delivery, user experience and customer satisfaction.
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The PPA’s Taxi & Limousine Division: What they Do and Why They Do It
For the first PPA Podcast, “The Petri Dish,” ADA Accessibility to cabs and transportation network companies (more commonly known as Uber and Lyft) is the main discussion topic. PPA Executive Director, Scott Petri, sits down with Taxi & Limousine Division directors, Bill Schmid and Christine Kirlin, to discuss the current