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Bill 180076

Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate bicycle lanes, in both directions, on Island Avenue from Penrose Avenue to Enterprise Avenue, and on Enterprise Avenue, for its entire length, and authorizing the removal of travel lanes on both Island Avenue and Enterprise Avenue, in the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Feb 1, 2018Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Johnson

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“…l lane, in the eastbound direction, on Race Street, from North 8th Street to North 6th Street"; and Bill No. 180076, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Bicycle Lanes,' by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate bicycle lanes, in both directions, on Island Avenue from Penrose Avenue to Enterprise Avenue, and on Enterprise Avenue, for its entire length, and aut…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, February 15, 2018 · Feb 15, 2018 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

Feb 1, 2018
Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Johnson that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Streets and Services. The motion carried unanimously.
Feb 14, 2018
HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
Feb 14, 2018
HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
Feb 14, 2018
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
Feb 15, 2018
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
Feb 15, 2018
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Squilla that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.
Feb 15, 2018
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
Feb 22, 2018
READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Mar 6, 2018
SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate bicycle lanes, in both directions, on Island Avenue from Penrose Avenue to Enterprise Avenue, and on Enterprise Avenue, for its entire length, and authorizing the removal of travel lanes on both Island Avenue and Enterprise Avenue, in the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 12-700. BICYCLE LANES. § 12-701. Designation of Bicycle Lanes. (1) A bicycle lane that requires the removal of a parking lane, a travel lane, or both, may be designated upon a street only when authorized by subsection (2) of this Section. (2) The Department is authorized to designate a bicycle lane upon the following streets and regulate the operation and use of vehicles and bicycles upon such streets in a manner consistent with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) regulations: * * * (e) Island Avenue, from Penrose Avenue to Enterprise Avenue: One bicycle lane in each direction and the removal of a travel lane in each direction on that portion of Island Avenue. (f) Enterprise Avenue, entire length: One bicycle lane in each direction and the removal of one eastbound travel lane. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End