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PPA Launches Widely Popular meterUP Pay-by-Phone App Today!

  After an initial pilot period, the Philadelphia Parking Authority's hugely popular meterUP pay-by-phone parking application is being launched today and will expand citywide over the next four months. "After the success of the initial pilot program, we are delighted to offer this very popular and convenient pay-by-phone option to the parking public. Our
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meterUP: The Easiest Way to Park in Philly

  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
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Philadelphia Parking Authority Statement on the Reports of the Pennsylvania Auditor General

  In October 2016, at the invitation of the Board, the Auditor General began an audit of the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s human resources policies and procedures. Soon after, the Auditor General initiated a second audit of the PPA’s On-Street Parking program and contracting procedures.  The audits were completed and the reports
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PPA’s meterUP App to Launch in Coming Weeks

  Tired of cutting your dinner date short to feed the meter? Good news: The Philadelphia Parking Authority’s mobile payment app, meterUP, will be available in the coming weeks! Here’s what you need to know: The new meterUP app will allow drivers to pay for parking with a smartphone and remotely add more
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PPA’s Widely Popular meterUP Pay-by-Phone App is Coming Back

  (PHILADELPHIA) -- After an initial pilot period, the Philadelphia Parking Authority's hugely popular meterUP pay-by-phone parking application will return shortly and expand citywide over the next four months." After the success of the initial pilot program, we are delighted to offer this very popular and convenient pay-by-phone option to the parking
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Oak Lane Library Community Expo: How’d It Go?

  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
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PPA Employees Contribute $6,458 to the Red Cross Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund

Following the September 27th board meeting, employees of the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) proudly presented a check for $6,458 to the Red Cross Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund. In presenting the check, Board Chairman, Joseph Ashdale stated, “The hardships being endured from hurricanes across the country, and most recently Puerto Rico, prompted our
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PPA AutoPark Discounts

  If there is one thing we know, there’s a place for everyone in Philadelphia. Art lover? There’s the Philadelphia Museum of Art, First Fridays in Old City and the Barnes Foundation. Food Connoisseur? Everywhere. Literally everywhere. No joke. The Gayborhood, Northern Liberties, Fishtown… yada yada yada. And don’t forget about the
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What To Do If You Find A Broken Meter or Kiosk

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
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Where to Park for The Rock And Roll Half Marathon

  Attention Runners: It’s go time! Get your sneaks on your feet and don’t look back. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon meets The Ben Franklin Parkway again and kicks off fall race season in Philadelphia. The Lowdown: On Sat., Sept. 16th at 7:30 a.m., the 5K will start off the two-day
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Parking for Visitors

  In recent years, Philly has become a national hub for hosting diverse events. Everybody remembers the Papal Visit in 2015, The Democratic National Convention in 2016 and The NFL Draft in 2017. That’s excluding annual events like Wawa Welcome America’s Fourth of July festival, Jay Z’s Made in America music festival
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