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Taxicab Safety Cameras

September 22, 2015, 2:18 pm
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Notice To All Interested Parties:

Attached here is an updated list of the Approved Safety Camera Vendors (Download) to secure compliant safety camera systems, which is also posted on the Taxicab and Limousine Division’s “Resources and Forms” page. Verifeye, Inc. has been removed from this list. To date, Verifeye has not received any orders for a camera system. Therefore, the removal of Verifeye as an approved vendor should not delay any taxicab owner from adhering to the Authority’s safety camera installation deadline of October 15, 2015.

For those taxicab owners that have successfully placed an order for a safety camera system, a date for installation should be provided to you soon by the vendor, if it hasn’t been issued already. For all other taxicab owners, you are urged to place an order immediately for a compliant taxicab safety camera to ensure compliance with the installation date of October 15, 2015 to avoid any penalties. A revised inspection schedule consistent with the Board Order will follow early next week.

Questions concerning taxicab safety camera systems may be directed to Lance Lepchuk at (215) 683-9656 or LLepchuk@philapark.org.

James R. Ney, Director
Taxicab & Limousine Division
Philadelphia Parking Authority
2415 S. Swanson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
T 215-683-9417
F 215-683-9437
E-Mail JNey@Philapark.org

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Change of Date for Regular Board Meeting

September 23, 2015, 8:08 am
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The Board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority has changed the date for the regularly scheduled Board Meeting for October from Tuesday, October 27, 2015 to Wednesday, October 21, 2015.  It will be held in the Board Room of the Authority’s Headquarters, 701 Market Street, Suite 5400, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

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TLD Papal Visit Operations

September 23, 2015, 1:17 pm
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Notice to All Interested Parties:

Due to the Papal visit to Philadelphia this weekend, the Taxicab and Limousine Division (“TLD”) Customer Service Window and inspection garage will be closed on Friday, September 25th and Monday, September 28th, with normal operations resuming on Tuesday, September 29th.  The TLD Customer Service Window and inspection garage will be open for normal business hours on Thursday, September 24th.  The TLD Enforcement Department will remain operational throughout the entire Papal visit, including the TLD complaint line.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

As a reminder, all complaints and “lost & found” concerns may be filed with the TLD at (215) 683-9440 or at taxicomplaint@philapark.org.

James R. Ney, Director
Taxicab & Limousine Division
Philadelphia Parking Authority
2415 S. Swanson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
T 215-683-9417
F 215-683-9437
E-Mail JNey@Philapark.org

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Applications Completed – August 2015

September 2, 2015, 12:07 pm
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Relocation of this month’s Board Meeting (Updated)

September 2, 2015, 12:16 pm
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The Board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority will hold the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on September 22, 2015 at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room of the Authority’s Headquarters, 701 Market Street, Suite 5400, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

 

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RFP No. 15-03 Regulation Signs and Decals 2015

September 11, 2015, 11:49 am
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This RFP is being issued by the Parking Authority (the “Authority”). The Authority is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Regulation Signs and Decals under a three year contract.  Prospective Proposers will need to register by emailing Mary Wheeler, Manager of Contract Administration, at mwheeler@philapark.org prior to downloading the attached documents.  All vendors must attend a mandatory pre-proposal meeting which will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 11:00 AM in order to participate in this solicitation.  Please see attached Notice to Proposers for more information.

RFP No. 15-03 Notice to Proposers

RFP No. 15-03 Regulation Signs and Decals 2015

RFP No 15-03 – Addendum #1

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October 2015 Fuel Surcharge

September 29, 2015, 9:52 am
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Parking Fails: Volume IV

September 30, 2015, 5:42 am
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Remember how we said this world would never be short of parking fails? Welp, unfortunately that statement is holding true month in and month out. If you haven’t already, check out our past editions of parking fails, then feast your eyes on this month’s gems. And yes — that is a tank with boot on it, in case you thought your eyes were deceiving you.

Parking Fail # 11

Parking Fail #1
Here’s the big question: What’s more obnoxious? The Hummer itself, or that it’s parked in a disabled-only parking spot? This picture could be deceiving though. Who knows? Maybe grandma decided to splurge.

Either way — there’s a lot of fails going on in this picture. The car, park job and most notably, the Yankees bumper stickers.

 


Parking Fail # 10Parking Fail #2
Alright — sooo this is technically considered double parking, right?

Any Parking Enforcement Officer (PEO) passing by would scratch their head and then call their supervisor.

PEO: “Yo, boss. I’m sending you a picture. Not sure what to do here.”

Supervisor: “Uhhhhhh. Hmmmm. Hang tight, let me call my supervisor.”

  Also — who parked first? If it was the Beemer, then two thumbs up on pulling off the parallel parking job.

Parking Fail # 12Parking Fail #3
“You mean to tell me that it’s unacceptable to park my tank in a residential neighborhood? Outrageous!”

We’re not sure where this picture was taken, but if this city is like Philly, the tank had at least three or more unpaid parking tickets. One thing’s for sure though: If a tow truck pulled up, it wouldn’t go down without a fight. In fact, the driver would probably call in an airstrike, but that won’t make the unpaid tickets go away.

Have you come across a parking fail while strolling the streets? Sent it our way on Twitter or Facebook! It could be featured in next month’s edition of Parking Fails!

 

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Reminder Notice of Public Comment Hearing

October 5, 2015, 11:31 am
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Reminder Notice to all Interested Parties:

The Philadelphia Parking Authority Taxicab and Limousine Division seeks information and comment from the public at large, prospective vendors of associated equipment and the industry concerning Proposed Rulemaking Order 126-11 “Modern Taxicab Standards” which will require all vehicles proposed for medallion taxicab service after a designated date to be wheelchair accessible and otherwise comply with the Authority’s regulations, including vehicle age and mileage requirements. Similar requirements will apply to partial-rights taxicabs.

The Proposed Rulemaking was published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on June 13, 2015 and is attached here for your convenience (Download).  Further information may be obtained on IRRC’s website at http://www.irrc.state.pa.us/regulations/RegSrchRslts.cfm?ID=3114.

We request that all comments that are to be presented at the hearing also be submitted in writing either before or at the hearing to the attention of Christine Kirlin, Esq., Administrative Counsel, at ckirlin@philapark.org or by mail: Philadelphia Parking Authority Taxicab and Limousine Division, 2415 S. Swanson Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148-4113.

The hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Independence Visitor Center, Liberty View Ballroom, 2nd Floor, at 1 N. Independence Mall West, 6th and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Also attached here is the Authority’s Participation Policy (Download).

Please call Stephanie DeJesse at (215) 683-9785 with any questions.

We very much appreciate your input concerning this important endeavor.

James R. Ney, Director
Taxicab & Limousine Division
Philadelphia Parking Authority
2415 S. Swanson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
T 215-683-9417
F 215-683-9437
E-Mail JNey@Philapark.org

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Taxicab Safety Camera Inspection Schedule

October 5, 2015, 11:35 am
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Notice To All Interested Parties:

Attached here please find the “Taxicab Safety Camera Compliance Inspection” schedule (Download).  Taxicab Safety Camera inspections will commence on Monday, October 19, 2015 beginning at 7:00 a.m. Each listed taxicab will be required to appear for this inspection at the TLD inspection garage on the date and time indicated on the schedule. If your approved safety camera system has been ordered, but not yet installed, the medallion owner should appear at TLD Headquarters with evidence that an approved safety camera system has been purchased (sales agreement and proof of payment). Only under those circumstances will a taxicab inspection be rescheduled without a penalty.

Additionally, taxicabs presented for the semiannual state and/or compliance inspection (per 52 Pa. Code§ 1017.31) will be required to be in full compliance with 52 Pa. Code § 1017.71 (relating to taxicab safety cameras).

Also an updated list of the Approved Safety Camera Vendors to secure compliant safety camera systems, which is posted on this website under the “Resources and Forms” tab.  As previously advised, Verifeye, Inc. has been removed from this list. To date, Verifeye has not received any orders for a camera system. Therefore, the removal of Verifeye as an approved vendor should not delay any taxicab owner from adhering to the Authority’s safety camera installation deadline of October 15, 2015.

For those taxicab owners that have successfully placed an order for a safety camera system, a date for installation should be provided to you soon by the vendor, if it hasn’t been issued already. For all other taxicab owners, you are urged to place an order immediately for a compliant taxicab safety camera system to ensure compliance with the installation date of October 15, 2015 to avoid any penalties.

Questions concerning taxicab safety camera systems may be directed to Lance Lepchuk at (215) 683-9656 or LLepchuk@philapark.org.

Questions concerning the taxicab safety camera inspection schedule may be directed to Stephanie DeJesse at (215) 683-9785 SDejesse@philapark.org

James R. Ney, Director
Taxicab & Limousine Division
Philadelphia Parking Authority
2415 S. Swanson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
T 215-683-9417
F 215-683-9437
E-Mail JNey@Philapark.org

 

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Applications Completed – September 2015

October 6, 2015, 1:36 pm
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#TBT: Back to 8th & Filbert

October 7, 2015, 7:15 am
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#TBT 8th and Filbert 3The trip down the Philadelphia Parking Authority Memory Lane continues with one more visit to our 8th & Filbert AutoPark!

A little over a year ago, we took a look at the groundbreaking ceremony of our 8th & Filbert AutoPark. This time around we’re looking at the original finished product.

Nestled between Market and Arch Streets, our 8th & Filbert AutoPark has offered convenient parking since the early 1960s, especially for those grabbing a quick bite to eat in Chinatown. In fact, it’s also  located right next to our headquarters at 7th and Market Streets, which you might recognize from another Throwback Thursday.

Fast forward to 2015: the Beatles have long been broken up and Taylor Swift rules all. As for our 8th & Filbert AutoPark, welp, it’s getting quite the facelift. Check out our blog to learn more about the transformation and stay tuned for the updated finished product! Oh yeah — if you haven’t already, get a look behind the scenes by stepping into the mind of the transformation’s visionary, Nacima Boukenna.

 

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Bid No. 15-12 Miscellaneous Repairs to Four Garages – Single Prime General Contractor

October 9, 2015, 9:41 am
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This Bid is being issued by the Parking Authority (the “Authority”). The Authority is soliciting bids from single prime general contractors for repairs to four of its off street parking garage structures in Center City Philadelphia, PA.  Bid documents will be available after 3:00 PM, Friday, October 9, 2015 at 701 Market Street, Suite 5400, Philadelphia, Pa 19106 for a fee of $100.00.  The sole contact at the Authority shall be Mary Wheeler, Manager of Contract Administration, via email at mwheeler@philapark.org.  See attached Notice to Bidders for more specific information regarding this opportunity.

BID 15-12 NTB

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Bid No. 15-19 Garage D Renewal at Philadelphia International Airport – Single Prime General Contractor

October 9, 2015, 9:57 am
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This Bid is being issued by the Parking Authority (the “Authority”).  Garage D is a five story precast concrete structure built in 1974 at the Philadelphia International Airport.  The Authority intends to restore the building by making various repairs including; concrete repairs, joint sealant replacement, drainage, waterproofing, and expansion joint replacement.

Bid documents will be available after 3:00 PM, Friday, October 9, 2015 at 701 Market Street, Suite 5400, Philadelphia, Pa 19106 for a fee of $100.00.  The sole contact at the Authority shall be Mary Wheeler, Manager of Contract Administration, via email at mwheeler@philapark.org.  See attached Notice to Bidders for more specific information regarding this opportunity.

BID 15-19 NTB

 

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PPA Offices Closed 10/12/15

October 11, 2015, 7:18 pm
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PPA administrative offices will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of Columbus Day. Offices will reopen Tuesday, October 13.

Please note: Parking Enforcement Officers will be enforcing all safety violations and time limit regulations during Columbus Day.

 

 

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PPA ADA Event Participation

October 13, 2015, 5:00 am
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ADA Event Table
A few months ago, we participated in an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) event at City Hall. Not only did the occasion mark the 25th anniversary of the ADA being voted into law, it also gave us the perfect opportunity to assist residents with disabilities find parking close to their homes!

After setting up shop in the confines of City Hall, our staff greeted passersby with PPA freebies and encouraged enrollment in our Residential Parking for People with Disabilities Program (RPPD).

ADA Event Table 2“It was a beautiful day for the event,” says Helen Lorandeau, a PPA employee who was on hand assisting residents. “It was great meeting with people and informing them of services we can offer.”

Sure we helped and enlightened many residents by participating in the event, but we don’t want to stop there.

Here’s the deal, if you or someone you know has a physical disability or special need, there’s a good chance you can get parking close to your home—and we want to help!

With the cold weather looming over our shoulders, having to walk for an extended period of time after parking your car can be a nuisance, especially with a physical disability.

If this sounds like an issue you’re facing, your first step in resolving it is filling out this form. If you have any questions along the way, our blog on the RPPD program can probably answer most of them.  Our helpful staff can also field any questions at 215-683-9736 or 215-683-9746.

Now let’s get you parked—close to your home!

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Extension of Neighborhood Waiver

October 13, 2015, 10:59 am
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New Red Light Camera Locations

October 14, 2015, 3:00 am
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Red-light cameraPump dem brakes!—we’re adding three new red light camera locations to our Red Light Camera Program.

In case you’re, like, totally out of the loop, red light running is the most common cause of all urban car accidents. In fact, according to the Federal Highway Administration, an estimated 165,000 motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians are injured annually by red light runners. 

Think about that for a second—165,000 people annually! Here’s the thing, those 165,000 injuries can be prevented—and red light cameras can help. In fact, a 2011 study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found red light cameras helped decrease red light running crashes by 24 percent—and we’re trying to build upon that in Philadelphia.

Alright, so here’s the deal–with the addition of the new red light cameras, the total of intersections with cameras installed will be 26. Check out below for the new red light camera locations.

New Red Light Camera Intersections:                                   Operational Date:

  • 2nd & Erie Avenue                                                                            TBD
  • 26th & Penrose Avenue                                                                   TBD
  • Belmont Avenue & Parkside Avenue                                           TBD

Once the cameras become operational at the above locations, there will be a forty-five (45) day warning period.  That means red light runners will be mailed a politely written warning during the first forty-five days, but after that, the gloves are off and they will receive a violation notice that comes with a $100 fine.

For more information on our Red Light Camera Program, check out the FAQs here. You can also check out this interactive map for all the red light camera locations.

Any questions? Let’s hear them on Twitter or Facebook. And remember—pump dem brakes!

 

 

Photo Credit: Robert Couse-Baker via Flickr

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PPA Payment Plan Primer

October 15, 2015, 5:00 am
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Payment PlanWhen you think of payment plans, you probably think of paying off your student loans, mortgage, or car loans, right? But did you know payment plans are also offered for parking tickets?

We know—being on a payment plan for a parking ticket probably isn’t exactly the sexiest thing to be enrolled in, but we at least want everyone to know the option is there.

Here’s the lowdown—if you’d like to enroll in a payment plan for parking tickets, visit our Parking Violations Branch at 913 Filbert Street, or call 1-888-591-3636 and press 1 after hearing the language options. From there, one of our customer service representatives can check to see if you’re eligible.

In general, the amount owed must be over $125 and the minimum monthly payment is $20 with a maximum term of 12 months.

If you’re eligible to be on a payment plan, here are some things to keep in mind:

  • All open tickets (unpaid tickets or tickets not currently scheduled for a hearing) must be enrolled.
  • A 25% down payment is required, except if your vehicle is currently booted/ towed.
  • If your vehicle is currently booted/towed, or there is a previously defaulted payment plan, a 50% down payment will be required.

Once you’re approved and a down payment is made, monthly deductions will be made from either your checking account, or credit card you have provided. The following credit cards are accepted for payment plans:

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Debit card with a MC or Visa logo.

Any questions? A customer service representative can be reached at 1-888-591-3636, or we can field your questions on Twitter or Facebook. Also—if you’re already enrolled in a payment plan, you can check the status here. Just make sure you have your plan number handy.

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November 2015 Fuel Surcharge

October 20, 2015, 6:02 am
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