r/ReadingPA

Reading, PA Residents: Does Anyone Have Photos or Old Copies of Reading Parking Authority Tickets?
I’m looking to connect with longtime Reading residents who may have old parking citations issued by the Reading Parking Authority (RPA) dating back to the late 1990s, early 2000s, or any time before 2017.
I’m particularly interested in the information printed on these older citations, including any listed enforcement hours, days of operation, or other details that appeared on the tickets at the time.
You don’t necessarily need to still have the original ticket. You might have an old photograph, a scanned copy, or an image saved somewhere in your computer files, phone backups, or photo archives.
A few questions for Reading residents:
Do you remember receiving an RPA parking ticket in the late 1990s or early 2000s?
Do you still have an old citation from before 2017?
Do you have a photograph or scanned image of an older ticket saved somewhere?
Do you remember what information was printed on those citations?
I’m trying to gather historical examples of actual citations issued to motorists in Reading, rather than blank ticket templates.
If you find anything, please comment below or send me a private message. If you share a photograph, please redact your name, address, license plate, citation number, and any other personal information.
Even a photograph of a ticket taken many years ago could be helpful.
I’d appreciate hearing from longtime residents who might have something tucked away in their old records or photo archives. Thank you!
Why This Historical Research Matters
My interest in this research goes beyond collecting old parking tickets. I believe understanding the history of the Reading Parking Authority’s enforcement practices is a matter of public interest. Historical records can help citizens better understand how the Authority has operated, how its practices may have changed over time, and what information was provided to motorists.
My goal is to help promote transparency, accountability, and a better understanding of an agency whose enforcement activities affect the residents of Reading.
This research may also be relevant to future proceedings undertaken in the public interest, including efforts to defend the rights of citizens and hold the Authority accountable for its enforcement practices and exercise of authority.
Public accountability depends, in part, on preserving historical records and understanding how public agencies have exercised their authority over time.
If you have an old citation, photograph, or scanned copy tucked away in your records or photo archives, your contribution could help preserve a piece of Reading’s parking enforcement history and provide valuable historical documentation for the benefit of the public.

Thank you 🙏 😊

I am a new resident of the city (Riverside, in particular, off Tulpehocken Street). I have received no less than 10 parking tickets during the time I have lived here (7 months), usually violations for parking where they are street sweeping. The latest round is so high that I have $800 in tickets and had to get on a pay plan. Can anyone offer any suggestions about what to do about this? NOTE: Please don’t insult my intelligence by saying “park somewhere else.” I tried that and my back window was shattered, which cost me almost $2k to fix.

I went to visit a friend and was hit with that awful smell right when I walked in. It smells like some kind of oil. I got nauseated and a bad headache within 10 minutes. I stayed to taste it in my mouth too. I had to leave.

I remember years ago someone told me that oil was seeping in under the epoxy on the floors because they did a shoddy job (no surprise as Metropolitan owns it).

But for anyone who lives there.. are ya’ll okay?!