PPA to require parking passes for residents near Lemon Hill during FIFA World Cup Fan Fest
What to know about World Cup parking permits near Lemon Hill
The Philadelphia Parking Authority is now requiring temporary parking permits for residents living near Lemon Hill as preparations for the FIFA World Cup fan experience ramp up, according to city officials.
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Parking Authority is requiring residents who live near Lemon Hill to obtain a parking pass during the FIFA World Cup 26 Fan Festival in an effort to prevent visitors from overwhelming the neighborhood.
What we know:
The parking passes will be enforced from June 11 through July 19, and will be required for street parking around Lemon Hill.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority has created an interactive map highlighting exactly where residence will need a pass.
How can I get a parking pass?
What you can do:
Residents who live near Lemon Hill can register for a parking pass online or by visiting the Philadelphia Parking Authority Permit Office on 35 North 8th Street.
What do I need to apply?
What we know:
To apply for a parking pass, you will need proof of residency and your current Pennsylvania vehicle registration.
How many visitor day passes can I get?
Local perspective:
Residents will be allowed to receive up to two visitor day passes per household, according to the PPA.
Applicants will also need to provide the registration information for the vehicles using the visitor passes.
What if I don't have a car?
What we know:
Residents without a vehicle may still receive two (2) visitor day passes with proof of residency.
Residents react to parking changes
What they're saying:
Some residents have already received information about the new permit requirements.
"Got an email from somebody in the last day or two warning us that this was going to be happening and that the application for parking permits were available so we submitted as soon as we could," said one resident.
Others say they have not yet heard about the changes.
"I definitely don’t feel like the communication around that is widespread, I would say because this is the first I’m learning about it so hopefully it is easy," said another resident.
Parking has been a challenge during past large events in the city, including the Super Bowl parade and July 4 celebrations.
"Without big events, you can barely park but I mean for the Super Bowl parade, bumper-to-bumper everywhere cars are parked everywhere buses couldn’t travel through the city so I mean it was it was a mess," said Shawn Austin of Fairmount.
Some residents are concerned about the inconvenience of the new rules.
"We are new to the area so it’s very cool to have something so big happening right in the neighborhood but it’s a little apprehension on how annoying it’s going to be what the inconveniences are going to be and we just won’t know until it actually happens," said Brett Porter of Brewerytown.
Anyone who violates the temporary parking rules could face penalties.
"You’re going to end up getting a parking violation and subject to be towed," said O’Connor.
Residents say they have learned to plan ahead for big events. "When I first moved here, my neighbor that’s what they told me. Do not move your car for probably a day or two leading up to these types of events so that’s what makes us really nervous for you know this month long event with the FIFA stuff," said Julianna Berardi of Fairmount.