Thanks to your smartphone, there’s no need to scramble for change when it comes to parking in Lancaster. Larry Cohen, the Executive Director of Lancaster’s Parking Authority, believes phones have become a necessity. “The phone is the now and the future,”….Read Full Article Here

The Lancaster Parking Authority is about maxed-out on parking offerings, according to its executive director. And the authority will need to add parking in several years to meet higher anticipated demand, according to Larry Cohen. So now’s the time to start planning. Read Full Article Here Read “The State of Parking in Lancaster” (.PDF)

January 23, 2015 – The Lancaster Parking Authority (LPA) has entered into an agreement with Cale America (pronounced Cal-lay) to supply 26 new multi-space parking kiosks for the Downtown Investment District. The kiosks will replace the units that were first deployed in the city nearly five years ago. The change is taking place at this time to provide a more dependable unit, better coordination with city enforcement, strengthened security features, and the ability for future technology enhancements, including a “pay by phone” option. Click here for press release.

A pair of parking spaces were turned into mini parks Thursday along North Prince Street, in front of the Fulton Opera House. Read Full Article Here

A new look provides an easily visible and identifiable sign at our Prince Street entrance, handicapped accessible door, new skid resistant entry flooring and painting to enhance the customer experience for those visiting our offices. Larry J. Cohen Executive Director

“Our goal is to provide our customers the best parking experience possible. To do that, we ask for your assistance by being one of our “Eyes & Ears.” So if you see something that needs our attention, such as lights out, trash, or anything else, please e-mail me at lcohen@lancasterparkingauthority.com or call us at 717-299-0907 or tweet @LancParkAuth and we will work to resolve the issue ASAP. On behalf of the dedicated staff of the LPA, we thank you for your business and support” Larry J. Cohen Executive Director

The replacement of the 2,400 fixtures in all five of the city’s public garages will provide better, brighter lighting and make the garages safer. Read Full Article Here

The architects who designed the East King Street parking garage four years ago were faced with a dilemma: how to make a modern garage for automobiles fit the look of a city block built before cars existed. Read Full Article Here

The Lancaster Parking Authority is offering $5 flat rate parking on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings between 5 p.m. and 5 a.m. at all 5 of our garages!