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What Happens to an Unpaid Ticket: A Cautionary Tale

“You’ve got to be kidding me. Another ticket on my windshield?” It’s an unsettling sight to see when you first catch sight of your vehicle. Whether it’s one or more tickets, it’s important you take action sooner than later. Here’s Why: Timing is crucial. When no action is taken 15 days after
  • Posted on 15 Jul 2017
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Where to Park: Screening Under The Stars

Catching a flick these days isn’t all that cheap. From tickets to popcorn and candy, you tend to walk out of the theater with a burnt hole in your pocket. Luckily with summer underway, it’s time to pull out the lawn chairs for Screening Under the Stars! Here’s The Deal: Every Thursday
  • Posted on 6 Jul 2017
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Parking Garage Safety Tips

If you drive into Philly multiple times a week for work, there’s a chance you park your vehicle in a garage. Since safety is always a top priority for us at our AutoParks, we wanted to give you a brief rundown on some safety tips. Although most of these tips
  • Posted on 1 Jul 2017
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Where to Park for the LGBT Pride Parade and Festival

Philadelphia has some pretty colorful names for places. Think about it: We have Fishtown, The Schuylkill River, and Queens Village just to start. But when someone mentions the Gayborhood, you know exactly where that is: home to some of the best food, drinks and shopping Philadelphia has to offer. Now
  • Posted on 11 Jun 2017
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PPA at Work: Parking Enforcement Officers Receive Counter-Terrorism Training

One of the guiding principles of the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s (PPA)  mission is to ensure the safety of Philadelphia’s residents and visitors. With over 200 Parking Enforcement Officers patrolling the streets, the PPA is in a unique position to continually assist law enforcement agencies in combating terrorism. Acknowledging the unique role
  • Posted on 6 Jun 2017
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Parking 101: A Workshop on Avoiding Parking Tickets

  We want parking your vehicle to be the least of your worries when you drive in the city to work, play or visit.  That’s why we are excited to offer this free workshop to anyone who feels the same. If you: 1)  Get parking tickets 2)  Find parking signs confusing 3)  Cringe at the
  • Posted on 19 May 2017
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PPA Funding Part 1

  The Philadelphia Parking Authority has multiple priorities and goals that guide our daily operations. These goals include: Provide comprehensive on-street parking management services. Set standards of excellence and fair pricing through the construction and management of off-street parking facilities. Assist in presenting a first rate introduction to the region by
  • Posted on 19 May 2017
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PPA Funding Part II: Funding to Government Entities in Fiscal Year 2017

Throughout each fiscal year, the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) through its multiple departments is responsible by law to provide funding to various government entities. Those government entities include: The City of Philadelphia The School District of Philadelphia The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Philadelphia Traffic Court Philadelphia’s
  • Posted on 15 May 2017
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Funding PPA Municipal Lots

A vital component of our obligation to residents and visitors is to provide safe, affordable and convenient off-street parking options in our city. Recognizing the limited street space available in our neighborhoods, we operate and maintain 43 neighborhood lots throughout the city. Of those 43 lots, 25 are free to both
  • Posted on 9 May 2017
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