As a result of parking laws being strictly enforced during the Democratic National Convention (DNC), a parking survey came to fruition. Cars were banned from parking on the Broad Street median between Washington and Oregon Avenues, a law that has always been prevalent, though not strictly enforced unless there are special events such as the DNC, the Broad Street Run, etc. Due to a lack of action from the parking authority regarding this issue, advocates for stricter parking enforcement called upon the city to permanently enforce the ban on parking on the Broad Street Median.
Through partnership with The Philadelphia Citizen, Passyunk Square Civic Association, Newbold Civic Association, Point Breeze Community Development Corporation, Girard Estate Area Residents, Newbold Neighbors Association and West Passyunk Neighbors Association, a survey was developed to look at parking issues in South Philadelphia. One question asked, "How important is the issue of parking on the Broad Street median to you?"
