Nobody likes getting a parking ticket, but despite issuing over 1.5 million of them last year, the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) was just named the “Best” city agency for 2023 by Philadelphia Magazine. This selection is a testament to our Executive team's hard work, dedication, and vision and our more
In January 2020, the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA), in conjunction with Verra Mobility and the Vision Zero Project, introduced an automated speed enforcement pilot program whose purpose it was to promote safe driving on Roosevelt Boulevard, which had earned the reputation as the city’s most dangerous road. Eight cameras to
In addition to being awarded accreditation with distinction through the International Parking & Mobility Institute’s (IPMI) Accredited Parking Organization (APO) program, three Philadelphia Parking Authority facilities were rated as Premier. The Premier Facility designation is reserved for parking facilities that have met a rigorous checklist of criteria specifically designed to
The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) in Pennsylvania has increased its digital presence through the robust use of informative video content and a new podcast. PPA was looking for ways to adapt its digital content to tell the organization’s brand story better while increasing its social media following. The PPA already
The award, recognized during the 2020 IPMI Parking & Mobility Virtual Conference & Expo and featured in Parking & Mobility magazine, recognizes public or private parking, transportation and mobility organizations, departments, consultants, suppliers, and commercial operators that exceed expectations and meet extremely high industry standards.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) in Pennsylvania serves the parking
In June 2019, the International Parking & Mobility Institute recognized the Philadelphia Parking Authority with a Marketing & Communications Award for its creative use of informative visual content. In the past few years, the PPA has dramatically increased its use of visual content through its social media channels. The primary
On June 25th, 2019, the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) was awarded the Technology Innovation for Citizens Award by GovTech Magazine for reintroducing its mobile payment application, meterUP. In particular, this award is reserved for government entities that have utilized technology to improve service delivery, user experience, and customer satisfaction.
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The Philadelphia Parking Authority has received the Outstanding Agency Accreditation Achievement Award (OA4) from the National Institute for Government Purchasing (NIGP). NIGP, also known as “The Institute for Public Procurement,” is one of the premier professional associations for public procurement, with over 3,000 Members from the United States, Canada, and
The Philadelphia Parking Authority won accreditation through the International Parking & Mobility Institute’s (IPMI) Accredited Parking Organization (APO) program, a certification for parking organizations that have achieved a comprehensive standard of excellence. APO recognizes best practices in responsible parking management and operations, customer service, professional development, sustainability, safety, and security.
According to IPMI,