City of Lancaster Undertakes Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Program Study

The City of Lancaster is conducting a study of its Residential Permit Parking (RPP) Program beginning this month. To increase parking access and better manage congestion, the study will utilize public feedback and review applicable City code, policies, and programs to identify potential improvements to the RPP program.

The study is scheduled to be completed by fall of 2024, with implementation of recommendations occurring at the end of 2024 and into 2025. Consulting firm Kimely-Horn is assisting the Department of Public Works with the study.

All residents, business owners, and contractors in the City of Lancaster are invited to provide feedback and learn more about the RPP study through Engage Lancaster, the City’s public engagement platform. The survey will be available online during the month of May.

Stakeholders are also invited to learn more and provide feedback by attending one of the following public meetings or events:

Traffic Commission Meeting – RPP Presentation
May 14 | 4:30 p.m.
Polite Council Chambers
120 N. Duke St.

RPP Study Open House
May 14 | 5 – 6 p.m.
Polite Council Chambers
120 N. Duke St.

Virtual RPP Study Presentation and Meeting
May 16 | 7 p.m.
Zoom (registration required)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIud-2oqTorEtKQBWE7UlE5SkDF4r19eNcj#/registration

To receive free interpretation services for these City events, citizens should make a request at least three business days prior to the event at (717) 517-5738 or citylanguageaccess@cityoflancasterpa.gov., including their name, email, phone number, event name and date, and preferred language.

In 2024, there were approximately 3,500 approved parking permits in the City of Lancaster. Around 57% of approved permits were residential; 40% were visitor permits; and 1% were contractor permits.