Bill 230784
Amending Chapter 11-708 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Calming Measures for Schools,” by authorizing the Department of Streets to additionally install traffic calming measures in the vicinity of senior housing; all under certain terms and conditions.
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How members voted
Vote on Dec 14, 2023 · CITY COUNCIL
Aye (15)
Councilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember BassCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember VaughnCouncilmember Phillips
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“230858, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into an amendment to a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of an additional portion of the premises located at 1327 through 29 Chestnut Street"; and Bill No. 230859, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into an amendment to a sublease with the Philadel…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 14, 2023 · Dec 14, 2023 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 230763, entitled "An ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Warnock Street and Nedro Avenue; North 11th Street and Champlost Avenue; North 13th Street and Chew Avenue; and North 13th Street and Nedro Avenue"; and Stated Meeting 43 12/07/2023 230769, ent…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 7, 2023 · Dec 7, 2023 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Nov 2, 2023Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 5, 2023HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
- Dec 5, 2023HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
- Dec 5, 2023REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
- Dec 7, 2023SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 7, 2023ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 14, 2023READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 20, 2023SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Chapter 11-708 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Calming Measures for Schools," by authorizing the Department of Streets to additionally install traffic calming measures in the vicinity of senior housing; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: * * * CHAPTER 11-700. RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT. * * * 11-708. Traffic Calming Measures for Schools and Senior Housing (1) Legislative Intent. It is the purpose of this legislation to prevent [school-aged] those more vulnerable to traffic accidents, such as individuals attending school or those with reduced mobility and/or slower reaction times in senior housing, from being struck by vehicles [while walking to schools] in the City of Philadelphia. (2) Required Traffic Calming Measures. The Department, in consultation with the School District and Senior Housing facilities, is authorized to install traffic calming measures on streets in the vicinity of Senior Housing facilities and School District schools, including Charter Schools, and private schools as designated by the Department. Such traffic calming measures shall include, but not be limited to, speed cushions, speed tables, soft rumble strips, and other measures the Department deems to be necessary. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End