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Bill 240016

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 recreation centers, playgrounds, parks, and libraries; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Jan 25, 2024Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember LozadaCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember BassCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember O'Rourke

How members voted

  1. Vote on Mar 14, 2024 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Councilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember AhmadCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember O'RourkeCouncilmember YoungCouncil President Johnson

From the floor

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  1. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia. Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 240020, not for approval; 240058, not for approval; 240119, 240121, 240122, 240159, 240177, 240178 for approval. I am transmitting for the consideration of your…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 4, 2024 · Apr 4, 2024 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 240016.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, March 14, 2024 · Mar 14, 2024 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “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. 240016, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 11-708 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Traffic Schools,' by authorizing the Department of Streets to additionally install traffic calming measures in the vicinity of recreation centers, playgrounds, parks, and libraries; all…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 7, 2024 · Mar 7, 2024 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Jan 25, 2024Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Mar 5, 2024HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  3. Mar 5, 2024HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Mar 5, 2024REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Mar 7, 2024SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Mar 7, 2024READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Mar 7, 2024ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Mar 14, 2024READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Apr 3, 2024SIGNED · MAYOR

Official documents

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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 recreation centers, playgrounds, parks, and libraries; 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, Recreation Centers, Playgrounds, Parks, Libraries and Senior Housing (1) Legislative Intent. It is the purpose of this legislation to prevent those more vulnerable to traffic accidents, such as individuals attending school, recreation centers, playgrounds, parks, libraries, or those with reduced mobility and/or slower reaction times in senior housing, from being struck by vehicles in the City of Philadelphia. (2) Required Traffic Calming Measures. The Department, in consultation with the School District, Free Library of Philadelphia, Parks and Recreation, Recreation Centers and Senior Housing facilities, is authorized to install traffic calming measures on streets in the vicinity of Recreation Centers, Playgrounds, Parks, Libraries, 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: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End