In a bid to restore order in Philadelphia's snow-scarred streets, the Parking Authority (PPA) has resumed ticketing and towing cars for various infractions, despite the ongoing snow removal efforts.
As the city continues to clear its roads, PPA officials are cracking down on expired meters, drivers who exceed hourly time limits, those who park on restricted areas, and motorists who block curb cuts. The resumption of ticketing is seen as a way to keep Philadelphia's streets safe for residents and visitors alike.
The decision comes after the PPA had suspended enforcement of these violations in the aftermath of last week's snowstorm, which dumped over 9 inches of snow across the city, blocking roads and parking spots. However, officials have since lifted this suspension, allowing the PPA to resume its usual practices.
Meanwhile, residents are advised to plan for extra travel time and slow down while driving through areas where snow removal crews are working. The streets on South Broad Street will remain closed between Washington and Oregon avenues until 6 p.m., with free parking available at Citizens Bank Park in Lot U.
The city's snow removal efforts are ongoing, with hundreds of trucks, front-end loaders, and excavators deployed to tackle the snow. Crews work tirelessly to clear roads, collect snow on wider streets, and load it onto dump trucks for storage.
As the situation continues to unfold, drivers must be mindful of these changes and exercise caution when navigating Philadelphia's snow-covered streets.
As the city continues to clear its roads, PPA officials are cracking down on expired meters, drivers who exceed hourly time limits, those who park on restricted areas, and motorists who block curb cuts. The resumption of ticketing is seen as a way to keep Philadelphia's streets safe for residents and visitors alike.
The decision comes after the PPA had suspended enforcement of these violations in the aftermath of last week's snowstorm, which dumped over 9 inches of snow across the city, blocking roads and parking spots. However, officials have since lifted this suspension, allowing the PPA to resume its usual practices.
Meanwhile, residents are advised to plan for extra travel time and slow down while driving through areas where snow removal crews are working. The streets on South Broad Street will remain closed between Washington and Oregon avenues until 6 p.m., with free parking available at Citizens Bank Park in Lot U.
The city's snow removal efforts are ongoing, with hundreds of trucks, front-end loaders, and excavators deployed to tackle the snow. Crews work tirelessly to clear roads, collect snow on wider streets, and load it onto dump trucks for storage.
As the situation continues to unfold, drivers must be mindful of these changes and exercise caution when navigating Philadelphia's snow-covered streets.
Snow much drama in Philly! 
the city's already got a lot on its plate with snow removal, do they really need to add "don't park here" signs too? 
it's like they're trying to make driving through the snow even more stressful 
! I get why they're cracking down on parking infractions, but can't we just chill for a sec 
? The PPA should focus on getting the roads clear first, instead of giving tickets 
. And can someone pls tell me how long it's gonna take to clear all these streets? 
and the constant road closures 
, but can't we just drive slow for a bit? 
And btw, free parking at Citizens Bank Park sounds like a dream come true 
! Lot U, though? Really? 
. Just wish it was warmer already 
... or that we didn't have to deal with snow at all 
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they're already dealing with a snowstorm and now they gotta worry about getting ticketed? can't we just give them a break for one day? anyway, i guess it makes sense for the PPA to resume enforcement so everyone can stay safe on the streets. just hope nobody gets too stressed out driving around all that snow 
and can we talk about how annoying it is to have free parking at Citizens Bank Park? lol not fair to us who actually pay for parking 
. I get it, they wanna keep our streets safe, but couldn't they have waited till everything was cleared up a bit? 
Now we gotta worry about tickets too while we're trying not to slip on ice 
. Can someone please just give me a snow-day from driving altogether 
!! dont they get that everyone needs to navigate thru the city w/ all this snow?? like, cant they just chill for a sec? also, who gets 2 block curb cuts lol? that's like, super reckless on their part 
I mean, I get it, they need to keep the city safe, but come on, can't they just take a chill pill for one more day? It's not like people are trying to block curb cuts or park in restricted areas on purpose... most of us are just trying to survive this winter mess 
. And what's with the fine for expired meters? Can't we just get through this without getting penalized? 
got a bad vibe about this PPA move tho... think they're trying to rake in more cash by ticketing ppl who are already struggling with all this snow 
. I'm still not gettin' used to the whole snow thing, but I guess it's part of life now 
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. And what's up with the free parking at Citizens Bank Park? Like, who even uses a lot to park their car? 
. The PPA suspended ticketing last week because they knew the roads were a mess, but now it's safe enough to go back to business as usual. It's easy to get complacent when things aren't as chaotic, but we should never forget that our actions have consequences on others 
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and to respect the efforts of those who work hard to keep our streets safe 
. Its not like its gonna make a huge diff to anyone. I mean, they need to earn money somehow, right? And yeah, some people might park on restricted areas or forget their meters, that's just common sense. The city needs to keep those streets safe, and if thats means handing out a few tickets, so be it 
. And hey, at least the city is trying to clear those roads 
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. I swear, some of these city officials have no idea what's going on