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Parking Fails: Volume IX
Parking: Just like riding a bike or throwing a baseball, you either can do it well or you can’t do it at all. Whether it’s on the street, in a parking lot or garage, the shortfalls in parking are still...
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#TBT: America’s First Multi-Storey Parking Garage
Nowadays if you’re parking in a city, you can’t turn a corner without seeing a parking garage, right? Believe it or not, parking garages weren’t always a thing, especially during the early years of...
View ArticleBid No. 16-02 Replace Lights on Arrivals Road at PHL – Phase II – Electrical...
This Bid is being issued by the Parking Authority (the “Authority”). The Authority is soliciting bids from qualified vendors in order to Replace Lights on Arrivals Road at Philadelphia International...
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PPA Office Closures: 3/25/16
Our administrative offices will be closed on Friday, March 25, in observance of Good Friday. Offices will reopen Monday, March 28, at 8:30 a.m..
View ArticleChange of Date for Regular Board Meeting
The Board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority has changed the date for the regularly scheduled Board Meeting. It will now be held on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in the Board Room of the Authority’s...
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Kiosk Credit Card Transactions Temporarily Not Accepted
Due to a temporary problem with wireless transmission of credit card payments at Philadelphia Parking Authority kiosks, PPA Executive Director Vince Fenerty advised motorists that they will be...
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UPDATE: Kiosks Again Accepting Credit Card Payment for Parking
After correcting a wireless transmission problem that did not allow kiosks to accept credit card payment for parking, PPA Director Vince Fenerty announced that “kiosks are again accepting credit card...
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Mother’s Day in Philly: What to do and Where to Park
When you think of Philadelphia’s history, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Being the first capital of the United States? Betsy Ross knitting the first American flag on Arch Street? Or how...
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What to Do if You’re Booted—And How to Avoid It in the Future
Most boots are meant for walking, but if you’ve been the recipient of one of our yellow boots, that means you have at least three or more unpaid parking or red light camera tickets. In the long run the...
View ArticleBid No. 16-10 Primary Data Center Installation at Philadelphia International...
This Bid is being issued by the Parking Authority (the “Authority”). The Authority is soliciting bids from qualified vendors for the installation of two server racks, and the associated uninterruptable...
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#TBT: The Terrible Tow
Tow trucks: Probably not the most popular topic of conversation among motorists, but believe it or not, they have quite a history. In fact, there’s actually a Towing Hall of Fame and Museum down in...
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Philly’s Art Scene and Where to Park
When you think of Philadelphia’s art scene, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If it’s jogging up the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s steps while doing your best Rocky impression, you’re not quite...
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meteringUP with Sue Cornell
By now we’re sure you’ve heard about, or have used, our new mobile parking app meterUP. But how about the person who actually brought the innovation to Philly? Meet Sue Cornell, our Senior Director of...
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Where to Park for the Broad Street Run
Cue up Eye of the Tiger: Philly’s unofficial start to summer is sprinting our way on Sunday May 1, 2016 as the 37th Annual Broad Street Run makes its return. By now you probably know the drill....
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Where to Park for the Craft BrewExpo
Calling all you homebrewers: If you’re looking for tips to improve your craft, you’re in luck. From May 3-6, the Pennsylvania Convention Center will host the Craft Brewers Conference & BrewExpo,...
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