Daily News | Hopes for a new day at the Philadelphia Parking Authority | Editorial
former Deputy Mayor Rich LazerLong reviled in many quarters of the city for its aggressive ticketing operation, the agency — at Lazer’s urging — is shifting its focus to tackling such quality-of-life issues as speeding and abandoned cars that have long vexed Philadelphians. If this pivot is successful, the parking authority could do more than just change its reputation; it could help make city streets safer for everyone, no matter how they get around.
For one, Lazer has focused on addressing one of the city’s long-standing problems: the plethora of abandoned cars on city streets. So-called “ghost” cars, which lack a readable license plate or vehicle identification number, had been a particular problem for residents, with the parking authority maintaining for years that ticketing them required the approval of a supervisor.. Neighbors and safety advocates have cheered Lazer’s move, a rare instance of public support for the parking agency.
In addition to making it easier to tow ghost cars, Lazer has also implemented a bike lane patrol, modeled after Toronto’s successful program. And this intervention is desperately needed.. Keeping the city’s bike lanes clear of obstructions is a critical step in bringing that number down.
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