The Philadelphia Parking Authority plays a crucial role in enhancing public safety and quality of life in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods — and our Mobility Access Initiative will emphasize the importance of parking safely and responsibly. Our city streets bustle with activity, serving as an ecosystem for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Yet,
(PHILADELPHIA) – In response to the end of the snow emergency, the PPA will begin enforcing all parking regulations - including meters, kiosks and time zones - beginning at 7 AM tomorrow - Saturday, January 20, 2024. Safety violations will continue to be enforced immediately as they were during the
(PHILADELPHIA) -- Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Executive Director Rich Lazer today praised the Pennsylvania Legislature for passing legislation that will make the PPA's automated speed camera enforcement program a permanent tool in its efforts to improve public safety and save lives along Roosevelt Boulevard - formerly one of the most
Wednesday, December 13th, 2023:
Speed cameras will stay on Roosevelt Boulevard and be expanded to other parts of the city under Pa. bill
Monday, December 11th, 2023:
Philly cyclists encounter a lot of obstacles. But ticketing cars parked in bike lanes is a big job, even for the PPA.
Thursday, November 9th, 2023:
Finally:
Tuesday, September 27th, 2022:
Ticketing blitz’ will target drivers double-parked in Center City bus lanes
Monday, September 26th, 2022:
Philly is cracking down on drivers who block bus lanes
Police in Center City ramp up enforcement against drivers blocking bus lanes
Tuesday, September 20th, 2022:
PPA to Increase Ticketing of Illegal Bus Lane Parking – NBC10
The Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) program cameras on Roosevelt Boulevard have saved lives by reducing excessive speeds, which cause fatal and serious injury crashes. However, speed cameras are set to expire at the end of 2023. Speed cameras should be renewed and expanded to additional corridors in the city.
The City and many activist
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
(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
(PHILADELPHIA) - The Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Parking Authority today elected Lynette M. Brown-Sow as its new Chair of the Board. The vote for Brown-Sow was unanimous and followed outgoing Chair Beth Grossman's nominating Brown-Sow to lead the public agency.
In nominating Brown-Sow, Grossman said, "Having served as Chair
(PHILADELPHIA) – Today, the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) announced the hiring of Richard Lazer as Executive Director. Lazer currently serves as the Deputy Mayor for Labor for the City of Philadelphia. In this role, Lazer worked directly with the Mayor and key staff on all city economic development projects. He
Dispute a Parking Ticket
The City of Philadelphia's Office of the Chief Administrative Officer oversees the Bureau of Administrative Adjudication (BAA). Once a parking violation is issued, the BAA is the only agency able to determine liability. If you would like to dispute a parking violation you believe was issued in
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Residential Parking Permits
Residents in eligible areas can purchase parking permits that exempt them from meter and time limit restrictions on posted blocks. These permits assist residents in finding parking spaces near their homes, enhancing the quality of life in residential areas with insufficient on-street parking – such as those that
