Lose Your Ticket? Need an Outstanding Balance?
After 15 days from a ticket being issued, and no payment is made or dispute submitted, a request is sent to the appropriate department of motor vehicles for the name and address of the registered owner. Once that is obtained, a “Notice of Violation”
(PHILADELPHIA) - The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) issued a consumer alert regarding online ticket payments. Customers who use third-party payment platforms have reported delayed payments and high fees. These delays prevent timely retrieval of vehicles after payment or cause additional enforcement.
The third-party platforms are available online and collect payments for
Normal rates will apply at all PPA-operated Center City garages beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, February 19. In order to be eligible for the $5 snow emergency rate, vehicles must enter by tonight at 9 p.m. and exit the facility by 9 a.m. Friday, February 19.
NOTE: To receive the discounted
It’s out with the old and in with the new --- parking kiosks that is.
On Tuesday, October 15th, we began installing new, state of the art, Pay-by-Plate parking kiosks throughout the city to improve the overall parking experience for Philadelphia’s residents and visitors.
The new Pay-by-Plate parking kiosks are jam packed
The primary goal of the Philadelphia Parking Authority is to ensure a safe and continuous traffic flow for Philadelphia’s residents and visitors. One of the ways we accomplish this goal is by enforcing the city’s parking regulations. So what does that mean?
Yep, you guessed it. That means at times we
What’s the main goal of meterUP?
Simple: to help you avoid getting parking tickets.
Aside from being able to make parking payments through your iPhone or Android phone, you can also extend your parking session if your meeting is running longer than expected, or if you plan on grabbing dessert
2018 Accomplishments
Corporate Governance
Accredited with distinction by the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI).
Three (3) garages rated as premier – Parkade on 8th, Galleria Garage, and Family Court Garage.
Delivered over $119 million to government entities.
Reorganized the Engineering department, now known as Construction Management and Capital Projects and
After launching a pilot program in December 2017, the Philadelphia Parking Authority's hugely popular meterUP mobile payment application is now expanding city-wide and will include all coin-operated meters. "After a tremendously successful pilot program, we are delighted to be expanding this very popular and convenient mobile payment option to all kiosks
The Parking Amnesty program officially ended on April 30th, 2018.
Due to the large number of people who had inquired online at www.phila.gov/parkingamnesty, and the number of people who arrived in person, the Amnesty office will be open for limited hours starting May 1st, 2018.
ONLY individuals that had applied online, or
Effective at 6 AM, Thursday, March 22, the City declared snow emergency will be lifted.
Parking Enforcement:
Normal enforcement of all parking regulations will resume on Thursday, March 22.
Snow Emergency $5 Parking Rate:
The twenty-four hour $5 flat rate offered at the below garages will be in effect until 6 AM, Thursday, March
South Front Street Lot
Front Street - Between Market & Chestnut
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Capacity: 40 Spaces
Regulation Hours: Open 24 hours a day - 7 days a week
Type: Pay-By-Plate Kiosk & Mobile Payment
PEO Enforcement Daily
Kiosk Operations
Patrons must pay at the kiosk and follow posted directions accordingly.
Rates:
Pay by Plate Kiosk
Up to 1
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is excited to launch our new customer service chatbot, now available on our website. This is an early BETA version, and we’re inviting the public to explore the limited features currently available and share feedback to help us improve.
As part of our mission to enhance the
Automated Bus Cameras
In April 2025, PPA, SEPTA & OTIS teamed up to launch Automated Bus Camera Enforcement Initiative, a collaborative initiative aimed at reducing congestion and improving public safety on city streets under the City’s Vision Zero agenda. Forward-facing vision technology equipped camera systems from Hayden AI will be mounted
Smart Loading Zones
The PPA’s Smart Loading Zones – equipped with cutting-edge, state-of-the-art cameras designed to monitor and time vehicles and help ensure a smooth and timely turnover of loading and unloading vehicles and spaces – will be activated in 22 center city locations. Drivers or fleets can register their vehicle(s)
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is dedicated to providing safe, convenient, and efficient parking for residents, businesses, and visitors to Philadelphia -- while also enhancing public safety and improving neighborhood quality of life by helping reduce congestion and supporting a safer, more mobile urban environment.
PPA Initiatives 2025
PPA and SEPTA Team Up to
IS2 Statement - July 2025
IS2 Statement - June 2025
IS2 Statement - May 2025
IS2 Statement - April 2025
IS2 Statement - March 2025
IS2 Statement - February 2025
IS2 Statement - January 2025
Thursday, February 20th, 2025:
AI cameras will generate tickets for cars parked in bus lanes starting this spring
Monday, February 3rd, 2025:
Speed cameras coming to Baltimore Avenue (State Route 13)
Driver Results Tuesday 12.17.24
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Taxicab Driver Training Results Wednesday
