In response to the City's Snow Emergency, which is set to begin at 8 AM on Wednesday, March 7, the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) will be offering a flat twenty-four hour $5 parking rate at the following Center City garages from 7 PM Tuesday, March 6, until the snow emergency is lifted.
Okay, Philly. We know you’ve been waiting a long time for this, and now we’re happy to say (drum roll please)…
Our mobile payment app, meterUP, is rolling out city-wide!
Let’s jump right into it: On December 11, 2017 our mobile parking app, meterUP, went live, allowing visitors and residents to conveniently pay
During the past few weeks, Philadelphia Parking Authority staff have been hosting informational community expos throughout Philadelphia's many neighborhoods. On Monday, November 13th, approximately 30 resident's attended our event at the Oak Lane Library --- and between refunds being issued to getting assistance with parking permits, we're flattered by the
In the coming weeks, Philadelphia Parking Authority staff will be hosting a round of Community Expos for residents throughout the City. With light refreshments being served, our staff will be on hand to provide useful information on:
Residential Permit Parking
How to avoid a parking ticket
Chairman’s Items - Joesph T. Ashdale
Board Chairman, Joseph T. Ashdale, invited comment from members of the general public.
Members of the taxi industry provided a proposal to expand taxi stand locations throughout Philadelphia.
Ms. Tolson noted that the Authority is already in discussions with the Philadelphia Streets Department regarding
Chairman’s Items - Joesph T. Ashdale
Board Chairman, Joseph T. Ashdale, invited comment from members of the general public.
Members of the taxi industry commented on Transportation Network Service regulations and taxicab meter rates.
Director’s Report - Clarena I.W. Tolson
Executive Director, Clarena Tolson, provided the Board updates on the following:
Contracts:
The
Throughout each fiscal year, the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) through its multiple departments is responsible by law to provide funding to various government entities. Those government entities include:
The City of Philadelphia
The School District of Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Traffic Court
Philadelphia’s
Tow trucks: Probably not the most popular topic of conversation among motorists, but believe it or not, they have quite a history. In fact, there’s actually a Towing Hall of Fame and Museum down in Chattanooga, TN.
Anyway, let’s get back to Philly. Back in the early 1900s tow trucks were
Most boots are meant for walking, but if you’ve been the recipient of one of our yellow boots, that means you have at least three or more unpaid parking or red light camera tickets.
In the long run the best way to avoid getting the boot is to not ignore
The Philadelphia Parking Authority
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Philadelphia, PA 19106
For Immediate Release: January 24, 2016
PPA: NO Meter & Kiosk Parking Enforcement for Monday - January 25th
(PHILADELPHIA) - In response to the on-going clean up in the aftermath of the recent snow storm, the Philadelphia Parking Authority will not enforce meter and kiosk parking
