Starting today, Philadelphia, you have a new, well-lighted and - hopefully - easy-to-find cell-phone waiting lot at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
A storm of controversy erupted in August when police announced a crackdown and then began issuing tickets up to $147 to drivers parked illegally on ramps leading into the airport to await arriving flights.

At 1 p.m. today, Mayor Nutter and other city and airport officials will cut the ribbon on the 150-spot lot across from the A East-A West parking garage.
The lighted lot is on a paved portion of old Route 291, also known as Industrial Highway, which was closed to through traffic when a runway was lengthened last year. Sometime in January, the lot, which is free and a one-minute drive to the baggage-claim areas, will get three electronic boards announcing flight arrivals.............................. story

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