Parking Regulations
General Information
These regulations are intended to facilitate the work of the faculty,
staff, students, and visitors through control of the parking and movement
of motor vehicles of these individuals while on campus. The fact that
a person parks in violation of any regulations and is not towed does
not mean that the regulation is no longer in effect.
The University is not responsible for loss or damage to your car
or personal property within it while it is parked on University
facilities. To avoid losses and the inconvenience they cause, park
your car carefully so that it will not be struck by others, lock
your car and avoid leaving personal items inside. Individuals are
particularly encouraged not to leave citizen band radios and tape
players visible. These should be disconnected and locked in the
trunk of the car. Any car not displaying a parking sticker will
be towed away at owner's expense.
The Department of Transportation and Parking also coordinates
a van pool program and car pool matching service. Information about
these functions may be obtained by calling 898-8667.
Towing Policy
Motor vehicles in University facilities (including parking garages
and lots) without the appropriate parking permit sticker are towed
by a private contractor. The towing fee and designated location to
recover towed cars are posted at all University parking facilities.
The contractor is bonded and is responsible for any damage that may
occur to a car in the process. The contractor's personnel will release,
to its owner, a car that has been towed upon payment of towing fee
plus storage charge. If an owner finds his car about to be towed away,
he may pay the tow truck operator a drop fee (and have his car released
immediately) to reimburse the operators for the time that has been
expended in coming to get the violating vehicle. The contractor requires
payment in cash before releasing a towed car or about to be towed
car. If in doubt as to the location where towed vehicles may be claimed,
please call Public Safety at 898-7297 or 7298.
Private Streets
Several streets within the University campus have been designated
as private streets under the control of the Department of Public Safety.
These include all roads bordered by Walnut, 33rd and 40th Streets
with the exception of 38th and 34th Streets. Parking is specifically
forbidden on all private thoroughfares. Illegally parked vehicles
on the streets will be ticketed and/or towed by a private contractor.
Permits
Faculty, staff, and students must apply for a parking permit for all
motor vehicles (including two- and three-wheeled vehicles) if they
park or expect to park on the University grounds. Fees will be charged
and decals issued which will allow vehicles to be parked in specific
parking areas assigned to them. For information call the Parking Office
(898-8667).
Registration is considered completed when decals are affixed to
vehicles being registered. Decals are not transferable. Replacement
decals may be obtained at the Parking Office, Suite 447A, 3401 Walnut
Street.
Towing Appeals
A towed vehicle is only released after the fee has been paid to the
towing contractor. When a student or employee feels that her or his
vehicle has been unjustly towed, she or he may appeal
to the Parking Violations Board for a refund. The appeal should
be in writing, state the relevant facts, and be addressed to Parking
Violations Board, Housing and Conference Services, 3702 Spruce St,
Stouffer Commons, Philadelphia, PA 19104, Attn: Associate Director
for Housing Operations. A fee refund is made when the Board decides
in the complainant's favor. |
