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All RPA garage parking is free for City residents now through 8:00 AM on Monday, April 13. RPA is making this free parking available to help accommodate increased residential parking needs due to Gov. Tom Wolf’s stay-at-home orders.
If you leave the garage by Monday, April 13 at 8:00 AM, you do not need to pay to exit. Exit gates will be up until that time.
If you leave the garage after Monday, April 13 at 8:00 AM, you will be required to pay to exit. Exit gates will be down starting April 13 at 8 AM.
UPDATE! Free parking for Reading residents in RPA garages extended through 4/12/20
Updated 4/1/20
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The RPA administrative office will remain closed to the public through Sunday, April 12 to help minimize person-to-person contact and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Beginning April 1, RPA will begin offering limited administrative services via phone. No in-person transactions will be processed at this time.
RPA staff members will be available via phone Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call the Reading Parking Authority at 610-655-6166 and wait to be directed to a member of our staff.
If you are directed to voicemail, please leave a message and a staff member will return your call as soon as they are able. Please be patient, as RPA is operating with reduced staff at this time.
UPDATE! RPA extends office closure through 4/12/20
Updated 4/1/20
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Reading Parking Authority (RPA) announced today that it will continue performing essential functions as well as begin offering limited administrative and enforcement services.
Beginning April 1, RPA will begin offering limited administrative services via phone. No in-person transactions will be processed at this time. The physical office will remain closed through April 12 to help minimize person-to-person contact and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
RPA staff members will be available via phone Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Call the Reading Parking Authority at 610-655-6166 and wait to be directed to a member of our staff.
If you are directed to voicemail, please leave a message and a staff member will return your call as soon as they are able. Please be patient, as RPA is operating with reduced staff at this time.
UPDATE! Reading Parking Authority increases operations to address
parking needs of City residents and businesses
Updated 4/12/20
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Bid submission and opening have been
postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The
new date will be announced as soon as it is
available.
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April Board of Directors meeting
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 @ 5:30 PM
Reading City Hall
3rd Floor Conference Room
815 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19601
TBA
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting location and method of public participation are currently under discussion. An update will be posted as soon as it is available. Thank you for your understanding.
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Towing FAQ'S
Is the RPA allowed to tow vehicles?
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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.
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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.
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