{"id":288111,"date":"2026-09-17T12:30:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/288111\/"},"modified":"2026-09-17T12:30:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:30:13","slug":"philadelphia-parking-authority-begins-enforcement-of-expanded-smart-loading-zones-in-center-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/288111\/","title":{"rendered":"Philadelphia Parking Authority begins enforcement of expanded Smart Loading Zones in Center City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">PHILADLEPHIA (WPVI) &#8212; Enforcement begins Thursday for <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/post\/warning-period-begins-monday-philadelphias-smart-loading-zone-program\/19687392\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">30 new Smart Loading Zones<\/a> in Center City as the <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/6abc.com\/tag\/philadelphia-parking-authority\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Philadelphia Parking Authority<\/a> expands a program aimed at reducing double parking and improving traffic flow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The additional zones bring the program to 52 blocks, mostly east of Broad Street and extending into Old City. The initiative launched last year as a pilot program covering 22 blocks between 12th and 20th streets in Center City.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Drivers who use the zones must register through the <a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/www.curbpass.io\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">CurbPass app<\/a>. Cameras identify vehicles by their license plates, monitor how long they remain parked and charge drivers 10 cents per minute.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The PPA says the technology is designed to make more loading zones available for deliveries and drop-offs, while reducing the number of commercial vehicles blocking traffic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">The new zones were subject to a 30-day warning period before enforcement began.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">PPA officials told Action News during an investigation last month that early results indicate the program is having an impact. According to the agency, traffic speeds have increased by roughly 30% along parts of Chestnut and Walnut streets, while more commercial delivery vehicles are using designated loading zones.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">&#8220;It&#8217;s all about behavior change. We saw about 50,000 people download the application, and hopefully that keeps increasing,&#8221; said Corrine O&#8217;Connor, of the Philadelphia Parking Authority.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC eTIW sUzSN \">Drivers receive the first three minutes free. Anyone who remains in a Smart Loading Zone longer than three minutes without registering, or stays beyond the posted time limit, could receive a $51 ticket.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2026 WPVI-TV. 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