Lansdale Vehicles Ticketed in SEPTA Garage During Storm

Borough says it's working to address the issue after residents were told they could park for free.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Some Lansdale residents were issued parking tickets for leaving their vehicles in the SEPTA train station garage during a Sunday blizzard, despite being told by officials that they could park there for free. The borough acknowledged the tickets were "issued sporadically" and said it is working with SEPTA to understand what happened and resolve the issue.

Why it matters

This incident has upset Lansdale residents who followed the borough's guidance to park in the SEPTA garage during the severe winter storm, only to receive unexpected parking tickets. It raises questions about communication breakdowns between local government and residents, as well as the policies around parking during extreme weather events.

The details

According to the borough, tickets were "issued sporadically" to some vehicles parked in the SEPTA garage, despite residents being told they could park there for free during the blizzard. The borough is now working with SEPTA to understand what happened and determine a process for residents to get the tickets redeemed.

  • The incident occurred on Sunday during a blizzard.
  • The borough acknowledged the issue in an alert to the community on Tuesday.

The players

Lansdale

The borough of Lansdale, Pennsylvania.

SEPTA

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, which operates the train station garage where the vehicles were parked.

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What they’re saying

“We're actively working with SEPTA to understand what happened, resolve the issue and clarify the process for ticket redemption.”

— Lansdale Borough (Patch.com)

What’s next

The borough says it will share updates and next steps as more information becomes available.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of clear communication between local governments and residents, especially during extreme weather events when people are relying on guidance from officials. It also underscores the need for coordination between different agencies, like the borough and SEPTA, to ensure policies are consistently applied.