City of Reading, Pennsylvania

As of Monday, May 18, Reading Parking Authority will increase enforcement services to include all of the following violations:

• Unauthorized parking in RPA garages and lots (576-502)
  • (CLICK HERE for a list of lots)
• Parking on private property (576-409)
• Parking, stopping, standing in a loading zone (576-411)
• Daytime parking restrictions – aka street sweeping (576-602)
• Parking at handicap areas (576-410)
• Stopping, standing or parking a vehicle (576-403), including:
  • In a lane of traffic (Double parking)
  • Within an intersection
  • On a crosswalk
  • Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
  • In a bus stop
  • In an alley less than 18 feet wide
• Blocking a garage entrance (576-404)
• Any public-safety related parking violations

Updated 5/14/20

Updated 5/14/20

Free temporary off-street parking available for City residents

To maintain public health in our city, the Reading Parking Authority has resumed enforcement of street cleaning. Beginning Monday May 4, residents were asked to move their cars from the street during the posted daytime parking restriction hours so sweepers could effectively remove all litter.

From Monday, May 4, through Friday, May 8, Parking Enforcement Officers (PEO’s) issued warnings to vehicles in violation of daytime parking restrictions. This was one of multiple efforts to inform residents that street sweeping enforcement would be resuming. Enforcement was also announced via the Reading Eagle, WEEU 830AM, BCTV, automated calls to Reading Area Water Authority customers, and the Reading Parking Authority website and social media.

Enforcement officers began issuing citations the week of Monday, May 11.

The Reading School District is allowing residents to use select school lots to park their cars during street sweeping hours.

Parking is allowed only at these Reading School District locations. Parking at any other RSD location is prohibited.
RSD Parking Regulations
CLICK HERE to read the full announcement regarding street sweeping enforcement.

Updated 5/14/20

May Board of Directors meeting

Tuesday, May 19, 2020 @ 5:30 PM

 Reading City Hall

3rd Floor Conference Room
815 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601

May Board of Directors Meeting Open to Public via Conference Call Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, community members who would like to participate in the May board meeting are asked to join via conference call rather than in person.
Tuesday, May 19, 2020 5:30 PM Call-in number: 610-685-0721 Access code: 0169803 To join the meeting, please dial the number above then enter the access code when prompted.

Board Meeting Participation

Agenda

Updated 5/14/20

Towing FAQ'S

Is the RPA allowed to tow vehicles?

To see an answer to that and more interesting questions, click on the button below

Towing FAQs

Easier Parking is now here!

All of our garages are now using our new gate system.

Want to learn more on how to use our new parking system?
Check out our step by step instructions on our garage page,
Remember no cash is accepted at the exit, you must walk
outside to a pay station to pay with cash.

Learn More

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Parking just got easier in Reading!

Pay your meter with a credit card. It’s quick, easy, convenient & hassle free!

The Reading Parking Authority is now offering pre-paid Mobile Now cards. Simply purchase
a card, signup online or call and add the time to your Mobile Now account to pay meter with
your credit card account.