The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) was created by a Philadelphia City Council ordinance adopted on January 11, 1950, as authorized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Parking Authority Law (Act of June 5, 1947, 53 P.S. § 341 et. seq.). The Parking Authority: * Generates needed revenue for the city * Coordinates the parking efforts of public agencies * Builds and operates public parking facilities * Does planning and analysis of parking requirements to provide full parking services for Philadelphia residents, businesses and visitors.