The Philadelphia Parking Authority is about to start cracking down on drivers who park on sidewalks and park in front of ramps.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority wants motorists to think before they park and will roll out an effort to change behavior before writing pricey tickets for the blocking of sidewalk ramps or parking on sidewalks.On the corner of 18th and Fairmount, a black SUV is parked directly in front of the corner ramp. The ramp is there for pedestrians with mobility challenges to enter the sidewalk as well as people with strollers and other devices.
The former 8-year city representative, helping market Philadelphia, she’s profiled in a public service announcement urging an end to blocking corner ramps and sidewalk parking.Rich Lazer is the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority. He said, "When you put your car in front of an ADA ramp, you’re going to really impact that person. How are they going to get onto the bus? How are they to cross the street? That could ruin their whole day.
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