PPA Executive Director Scott Petri joined local Old City civic leaders today at the groundbreaking for a new 210 space neighborhood parking lot located under the Benjamin Franklin Bridge at the corner of 2nd & Florist Streets.
“The construction of this new 210 space parking lot will enhance the quality of
The deaths of 20 people in a limousine accident in New York last weekend shocked us all. The reports of basic safety failures by that limousine company dovetail with concerns I have raised about the current state of regulatory oversight in Philadelphia.
Recent state legislation called Act 164 banned the practice of inspecting
PHILADELPHIA – City officials joined with partners at SEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) today to announce a new effort to address Center City congestion. This will kick off starting September 24, with an initial focus on illegal movements along Market and Chestnut Streets that impact Philadelphians riding buses,
PHILADELPHIA – The City of Philadelphia released details today for 2018 Philly Free Streets, scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Philly Free Streets is a people-powered initiative of the City of Philadelphia that temporarily closes streets to cars, inviting
To All Regulated Parties:
As a regulated business, I wanted to remind you that you may not refuse to provide transportation service to any person for a discriminatory purpose. Our regulation at 52 Pa. Code § 1011.10 specifically provides as follows:
"A regulated person may not refuse service to a member of the public
As a regulated business, I wanted to remind you that you may not refuse to provide transportation service to any person for a discriminatory purpose. Our regulation at 52 Pa. Code § 1011.10 specifically provides as follows:
"A regulated person may not refuse service to a member of the public on the basis of
The Philadelphia Parking Authority won accreditation through the International Parking & Mobility Institute’s (IPMI) Accredited Parking Organization (APO) program, a certification for parking organizations that have achieved a comprehensive standard of excellence. APO recognizes best practices in responsible parking management and operations, customer service, professional development, sustainability, safety, and security.
According to IPMI,
"While we have implemented almost all of the Auditor General's recommendations and have recently gone through a comprehensive internal financial and operational examination by the independent International Parking Institute, that resulted in our receiving an accreditation 'with distinction', we look forward to working with the City Controller to continue making the PPA
Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Executive Director Scott Petri announced that the PPA received accreditation "with distinction" from the International Parking Institute (IPI) at their annual meeting in Orlando, Florida today. The IPI also highlighted three of the PPA's garages for a "premier" rating.
"After an in-depth and thorough examination of our
You just can’t beat a summer in Philly. Think about it: Ballpark hot dogs and running the bases with the kids at Citizens Bank Park make summer feel right. But there is one thing you can beat: car seats in the heat.
Each year, an average of 37 children die from
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
