Most work cultures include daily routines and rituals that help get the day started. Restaurants have pre-shift meetings and sports teams have pre-game pep talks. Parking Enforcement Officers (PEOs) at the PPA are no different. They start their days with a roll call.
The benefits of a pre-shift/pre-start/roll call or “whatever
It’s been four years since Scott Rutizer has come down with a case of the Mondays. It’s also been four years since he joined the PPA as a Parking Enforcement Officer (PEO). Coincidence? We think not.
Rutizer spends his workday out on Philly’s streets contributing a lot more to our city
Our Parking Enforcement Officers (PEO’s) run a tight ship while walking their beats. They’re focused on keeping traffic moving throughout Philadelphia, and keeping the streets safe from vehicle-related hazards. They keep their eyes and ears open to where their service is needed.
But sometimes public input helps guarantee areas are being
Just under a year ago, we launched #UnblockBikeLanes on Twitter. Since its inception, #UnblockBikeLanes has increased our ability to engage with Philadelphia’s cycling community while addressing problematic parking areas. The continued success of #UnblockBikeLanes is attributed to the relentless work ethic of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, who devised
Philadelphians are all too familiar with getting a bad rap. We've been mislabeled everything negative from cold and hard to fat and lazy to ruthless sports fans—okay, so maybe that last one isn't so bad. However, one group of Philadelphians is a bit more misunderstood than the rest of us.
The PEOs
Contractor Parking Permit
A Contractor Parking Permit is only used to perform a contractor service. This program was established to enable licensed contractors to access their vehicles during the workday to retrieve materials and tools.
Contractor vehicles may park in metered and timed parking zones without limit.
Apply for a Contractor Parking Permit
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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 adjacent to
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 - 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
Taxicab Driver Training Results Wednesday 12.11.24
Taxicab Driver Training Results Wednesday 12.4.24
Driver Test Results Wednesday 12.4.24
Driver Results Tuesday 11.26.24
Taxicab Driver Training Results Wednesday 11.20.24
Driver Test Results Wednesday 11.20.24
Taxicab Driver Training Results Thursday 11.14.24
Driver Test Results Thursday 11.7.24
Driver Results Tuesday 10.29.24
Driver Test Results Thursday 10.24.24
Taxicab Driver Training Results Wednesday
