Parking and Transportation in Olde Kensington
If you park on the street regularly, get a Philadelphia Parking Authority residential permit if your block has permit parking; the PPA's map shows which blocks do. Olde Kensington is also in the City's 2026 street-sweeping program. For getting around, the L stops at Front-Girard and Berks stations along Front Street, Route 57 runs up American Street, and the Girard Avenue trolley runs along Girard.
What to know in Olde Kensington
- The L. The Market-Frankford Line stops at Front-Girard (Front St and Girard Ave) and Berks (Front St and Berks St).
- Buses. Route 57 runs along American Street through the middle of the neighborhood, Route 3 runs along Berks Street, and Route 5 stops at 2nd/3rd and Girard.
- The trolley. The Girard Avenue trolley (G1, formerly Route 15) runs along Girard Ave.
- Permit parking. The map below shows Olde Kensington’s two PPA permit districts, 25 and 38. A permit only applies on blocks posted for permit parking, so check your block on the PPA’s map.
Map key
- Olde Kensington boundary
- Neighboring areas
- Residential permit district (PPA)
- Bus stop — click for upcoming arrivals
- Trolley stop (G)
- Bus and trolley stop
- Market-Frankford Line station — click for details
Every stop and permit district, as a list
The same information as the map above — for keyboard and screen-reader use, or if you'd rather not use the map at all.
Transit — Market-Frankford Line
Transit — bus and trolley stops
- Routes: 5, Trolley (G). Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 5, Trolley (G). Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 5, Trolley (G). Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57, Trolley (G). Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: Trolley (G). Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: Trolley (G). Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: Trolley (G). Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: Trolley (G). Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 5, Trolley (G). Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 5, 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 57. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
- Routes: 3. Check arrival times on SEPTA.org
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Residential permit districts
- South of Master St west of American St, and south of Oxford St east of American St.
- North of Master St west of American St, and north of Oxford St east of American St.
Common questions
Do I need a parking permit?
Olde Kensington is in two Philadelphia Parking Authority permit districts. District 25 covers the southern part (south of Master St west of American St, and south of Oxford St east of American), and District 38 covers the northern part. A permit only applies on blocks posted for permit parking, so check your block on the PPA's interactive map of permit districts.
How much is a permit and what do I need?
$75 per vehicle per year. You need Pennsylvania plates on a vehicle registered to your home address, plus proof of registration and proof of residency, such as your driver's license, lease or a recent utility bill. Apply online, by mail, or in person at 35 N. 8th St. See the PPA's permit page.
Is there street sweeping?
Yes. Olde Kensington is inside the City's West Fairhill sweeping area (Broad to Front, Lehigh to Girard). In 2026 crews sweep April 6 to October 29, Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm. Where "No Parking" signs are posted, move your car or you'll be ticketed. Check your street's day on StreetSmartPHL.
How do I reserve curb space for a moving truck?
Apply for a Temporary No Parking permit from the City's Department of Streets at least four business days ahead. See the City's permit page.
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