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PPA & Variety Announce ADA Mobility Access Initiative

  (PHILADELPHIA) - The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) and Variety - the Children's Charity of the Delaware Valley (https://varietyphila.org/), today jointly announced the pending start of the PPA's latest quality of life initiative. The PPA's new ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Mobility Access Initiative is a dual public education and on-street enforcement initiative aimed
  • Posted on 25 Apr 2024
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What to Do if You’re Booted—And How to Avoid It in the Future

If you've found your vehicle adorned with one of our unmistakable yellow boots, it's a sign that you've accumulated three or more unpaid parking, speed, or red-light camera tickets. While most boots are made for walking, ours serve as a reminder to address your outstanding fines promptly. Avoiding the boot altogether
  • Posted on 20 Mar 2024
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Charging Up at the PHL Airport

Are you part of the growing trend of electric vehicle (EVs) owners? Well, buckle up because we've got some great news for you! If you're flying out of Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), you can now charge up your EV for free while you're away. Here's the deal: In late 2015, we
  • Posted on 19 Mar 2024
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Parking for Visitors

    Being a gracious host extends beyond providing warm hospitality; it encompasses ensuring your guests' entire experience is seamless from when they arrive to when they depart. One often overlooked aspect of hosting is ensuring your guests can easily find parking.  Luckily, you can alleviate any parking angst your out-of-town guests might
  • Posted on 19 Mar 2024
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Legislature Passes Life-Saving Speed Camera Legislation for Roosevelt Boulevard

    (PHILADELPHIA) -- Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Executive Director Rich Lazer today praised the Pennsylvania Legislature for passing legislation that will make the PPA's automated speed camera enforcement program a permanent tool in its efforts to improve public safety and save lives along Roosevelt Boulevard - formerly one of the most
  • Posted on 14 Dec 2023
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PPA Holiday Parking Specials

Garage Specials: For a flat rate of only $14 on Saturdays, you can park at the following PPA garages between 11 a.m. and 12 midnight.  This discounted rate will be in effect from Saturday, November 25th, 2023, until the new year. Note: To receive the $14 flat-rate, please visit the garage
  • Posted on 14 Nov 2023
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PPA Offers Free Citywide Kiosk Parking & “Selected” Discounted Garage Parking Next Tuesday – October 17th Beginning at 5 PM

  Go Phillies!!!  (PHILADELPHIA) -- Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Executive Director Rich Lazer announced today, "In an attempt to encourage local sports fans to use public transportation and help avoid parking gridlock at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex and surrounding neighborhoods, the PPA has joined with the City of Philadelphia, the Phillies,
  • Posted on 15 Oct 2023
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Changes Coming to Contractor Parking Permit Program

Due to an ordinance change in the Philadelphia Traffic Code, multiple changes to our contractor parking permit program will take effect Monday, October 16th, 2023. Before these changes take effect, we highly encourage all contractor permit holders to review the below information. You may also contact our contractor parking permit
  • Posted on 27 Jun 2023
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