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.
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“The Committee on Stated Meeting February 15, 2018 Services, to which was referred Bill No. 170669, entitled "An ordinance establishing an amended parking regulation change in the vicinity of: Chester Avenue and 55th Street"; and Bill No. 170962, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Commercial Activities on Streets,' by amending Section 9-211, entitled 'Boxes for Distributi…”
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- Feb 1, 2018Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 14, 2018HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
- Feb 14, 2018HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
- Feb 14, 2018REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
- Feb 15, 2018ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 15, 2018SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 15, 2018READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Feb 22, 2018READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 6, 2018SIGNED · 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