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
Nothing lasts forever. Everything has a shelf life. Parking kiosks and meters have to be replaced or fixed every once in awhile, too.
Think about it: Based on the high volume of people using parking kiosks every day, these machines are susceptible to requiring repairs every now and then. So in
After a temporary suspension, the Philadelphia Parking Authority is pleased to announce the return of its hugely popular "meterUP" pay-by-phone parking service.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority board today approved a new vendor for the new mobile parking payment application - which will continue to be called "meterUP." The new vendor is
Part of what makes America so unique is that we’re a melting pot of different nationalities and cultures. On the 4th of July, we get together with friends and family for BBQs and pool parties to celebrate the birth of our nation. Now fast forward 11 days to commemorate Bastille
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
1800s, when the first electric motor was built by New York mathematician Joseph Henry, people have dreamed of using electric cars to get to and from the places they want to go. By the 1970s, the Department of Energy began to offer funding to build an efficient electric car. A
I work in the field of cyber security. Specifically, I focus on credit card information safety. I am sure it comes as no surprise that protecting credit card information is a hot button issue at the moment and people working in security are constantly trying to fend off every conceivable
Nothing good comes out of a bad park job. Think about it: Most of the time it’ll result in a ticket, and other times some people take a more aggressive approach to point out a parking mishap. In this edition of Parking Fails, we’re taking a brief look at those
Parking: Just like riding a bike or throwing a baseball, you either can do it well or you can’t do it at all. Whether it’s on the street, in a parking lot or garage, the shortfalls in parking are still alive and well, as you’ll see below. If you’ve missed
By: Fay Niselbaum
It only takes a single moment of inattention for a car accident to occur. Unfortunately, a society that is too busy has led to all too many people attempting to do other things while they’re behind the wheel. Simply reaching for something in the car can be a
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Permit Information
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is dedicated to accommodating the particular parking needs and uses of the city’s business and residential areas.
We administer several parking permit programs that address specific local needs and maximize parking opportunities – thus improving quality of life for all of us who live, work and
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