As motorcycles and scooters add to the diverse transportation system in Philadelphia, the PPA will continue working to provide sufficient access and safety for all commuters. Please see below for additional details on parking your scooter or motorcycle in Philadelphia.

Virtual Permits:

The PPA offers virtual permits for scooter and motorcycle riders to park in designated corrals. The virtual permits are available for purchase at the PPA’s Permit Office located at 35 N. 8^th Street. Customers will need to provide proof of vehicle registration to obtain a permit. Virtual permits can be purchased in the following increments:

3 Months: $75
6 Months: $150
9 Months: $225
12 Months: $250

Parking in Designated Scooter & Motorcycle Corrals:

In addition to obtaining virtual permits, riders can make a $5 purchase at a pay-by-plate kiosk, or through the PPA’s mobile payment app, meterUP. The $5 purchase will permit all-day parking in designated scooter and motorcycle corrals during the hours indicated on posted signs.

NOTE: Each corral has a designated zone number indicated on posted signs that should be referenced when making the $5 all-day corral payment. Before purchasing time at a parking kiosk, please ensure you’re entering the designated corral zone number. The correct zone number can be found on posted signs within the corral and starts with the numbers 99. Normal parking rates apply outside of designated scooter and motorcycle corrals.

Dense parking is allowed at corrals. This means you can park as many vehicles that can reasonably fit into the corrals. Please be conscientious when parking to avoid any damage to other vehicles.

Scooters and motorcycles are not permitted to park in bicycle corrals.

Residential Parking Permits:

A residential parking permit (RPP) for scooters and motorcycle costs $50 a year and it is not included in the tiered scale of permits, so it does not affect the cost of any other permits in a single household.  Permits may be purchased at 35 North 8th Street with proof of residence, and vehicle registration. You may also apply for a residential parking permit through the link provided below:

Online Residential Parking Permit Application & Renewal

NOTE: Residential parking permits are not valid in designated scooter and motorcycle corrals.

Parking in Residential Areas:

On residential blocks, including those in Center City and University City which are posted residential permit parking, motorcycles and scooters are permitted to park on the sidewalk in front of the operator’s residence under the following conditions:

• The block is posted for residential parking permit regulations and the motorcycle or scooter has a valid permit for that district. A Day Pass or Temporary Permit issued to a resident’s visitor will also be honored.
• The scooter or motorcycle must be parked against the building and must not interfere with pedestrian travel.
• The operator must have the permission of the property owner.
• Motorcycles and scooters must be turned off and walked from the curb to the place it is parked on the sidewalk.
• On unregulated residential blocks, motorcycles or scooters may park in front of their home without a permit as long as the other conditions are met.

Additional Resources:

Do’s and Don’ts of Scooter & Motorcycle Parking