Temporary Parking in Philly
I'm going to share a bit of information with you because I wasn't able to find it on the PPA website and it's some very useful information to have regarding temporary parking permits in Philly. First off, why aren't temporary parking permits on the website? I looked. I did a google site search – nadda other than that they exist. Also, there's no phone number to call for such an easy request. Instead, they list the PPA's Director of Customer Service as the sole contact person – is that really necessary?
Well, Sue Cornell, the Director of Customer Service, got back to me within 48 hours which I think is quite quick for the Director to respond to a very basic customer service request which could've been dealt with by an informative FAQ or simply a dedicated page to something as simple as a temporary parking permit.
So, back to the permits (I did horribly in journalism class in college, I buried the lead all the time see, this post)… Sue wrote:
You have two options with regard to visitors. You can come to our offices 3101 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Mon-Fri between 8:30AM – 4:45PM to purchase temporary or day permits.
Temporary Permits are $15.00 for 15 days, or you may choose to purchase our Day Permits (which are $35.00 for a pack of 5 permits). You have up to one year to utilize our Day Permits.
I thought both were reasonable rates for temporary permits. $15 for a fortnight+ or $7/day. I'm going to assume the permits are good for one's neighborhood zone and that one would have to bring some kind of proof of address for the permit to be issued. I might be headed over to 3101 Market to pick up a 5-pack for when friends visit.
And now I'll leave you with a link to the show that truthfully and faithfully depicts Philly and its citizens' relationship with the PPA: Parking Wars.
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May 2nd, 2009 @ 8:29 am
I think it would be nice for out of town visitors to be able to get these two week permits via web order so they had it when they arrive. I am visiting a 92 yo person who will not be going down to get me that permit – i will need to get it myself- and plan to park near his home while i do a two week stint at PAFA. I will have to make a separate trip to philly prior to obtain the permit since i will be working when i arrive
July 11th, 2009 @ 2:07 pm
Wow, thanks for this info! I'm moving out there in a couple months and have been stressing over how to park before I get my residential permits! This really should be on the parking authority's site..
August 6th, 2009 @ 12:42 pm
Hello! I am currently working with the North 5th Street Revitalization Project to revitalize the business corridor here. We urgently need to get in touch with someone from the Parking Authority about parking options in our area (it is a vital part of improving the neighborhood). Would you mind passing along Sue Cornell's phone number? Or any other Parking Authority numbers you found helpful? Thank you!
Rachel Feldman