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The PPA will hire 30 new parking enforcement officers to focus on ticketing vehicles blocking sidewalks and curb ramps.
They’ll start issuing warnings during May. After that, fines will be $76 in Center City and $51 in other neighborhoods.
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How do I report a street or sidewalk being blocked?
If you are reporting a blocked street or sidewalk, please submit a Right of Way Unit Request.
What to Expect and When:
- The department will inspect the site within 25 business days.
- If the street or sidewalk is being blocked, a violation will be issued
- Vehicles are handled by the Police Department.
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Reporting Procedures:
- If reporting an unpermitted block party, please contact the police at 911.
- If reporting a moving van or vehicle blocking the street or sidewalk, please contact 911 and/or the Philadelphia Parking Authority.
You Should Know:
The unit may determine if police assistance and/or an inspection are required at the site. Some work performed in Center City may need to occur during nights and weekends. If police or inspection is required, additional costs apply.
Further Information:
Applications:
Street Closure for Equipment Placement
THIS APPLICATION is used to identify the location of all equipment (Examples: Roll-off Dumpsters, scaffolding, shelter platforms, etc.) and supplies that will be used at the site in order to determine if additional lanes and/or the footway must be closed. A blank plan is provided on the application to indicate both the worksite and the staging area for the work being performed.
Street Closure for Utility Work
THIS APPLICATION is used for any type of utility, telecommunication, and/or plumbing work that would involve excavation and pull-through activities. For a large project that will include the closure of five or more blocks, a plan of the proposed work must accompany the application for each block and must show the sequence of construction by location and date.
Street Closure for Crane Placement
THIS APPLICATION is required from any individuals who plan to place a crane on the public right-of-way; or
Street Closure for Helicopter Lift
THIS APPLICATION is required from any individual requesting low-altitude helicopter flight(s) requiring streets and/or sidewalks below to be closed. Examples include installation of HVAC units atop a high-rise, film shoots, etc.
Requests for Moving trucks
Requests for Moving trucks can be submitted via the web.
HTTP://SECURE.PHILA.GOV/STREETS/TNP/
