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Bill 241030

Amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety,” by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed cameras on State Route 13 within the boundaries of Philadelphia and amending the Internet website notice requirement, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Oct 31, 2024Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Driscoll

How members voted

  1. Vote on Dec 5, 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. “My name is Paul Birdsong. I'm from the Panther Party. Regarding Bill or Resolution 241030, while we're considering automated speed enforcement system, let us not forget to consider of a triangulation system accompanied by LED lights and working cameras as well as a forensics lab capable of solving crimes. Regarding 240612, the Business District of Fishtown and Kensington can be improved by making it safe, working cam…”

    Mr. Birdsong · Stated Meeting, December 5, 2024 · Dec 5, 2024 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Hi. Good morning, Council. My name is Claire Wan and I'm here to speak on Bill 241030 about automated speed cameras and issues of safety. Research shows that automated speed enforcement systems like this disproportionately penalize Black and Brown drivers more. We need more infrastructure and policy changes that protect all people, particularly our most historically marginalized. And as we discuss issues of safety pr…”

    Ms. Wan · Stated Meeting, December 5, 2024 · Dec 5, 2024 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Good morning, Council. My name is Will Chan. And I'm here to give comment against Bill 241030 regarding the use of automated speed enforcement system. In the name of improved safety, such automated systems -- do you need me to start again? Good morning, City Council. My name is Will Chan. I'm here to give comment against Bill 241030 regarding the use of an automated speed enforcement system. In the name of improved s…”

    Mr. Chan · Stated Meeting, December 5, 2024 · Dec 5, 2024 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “Aye. The ayes are 17. The nays are 0. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative the bill passes. Will the Chief Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 241030.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, December 5, 2024 · Dec 5, 2024 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Oct 31, 2024Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Nov 14, 2024HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  3. Nov 14, 2024REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Nov 14, 2024HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Nov 21, 2024SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Nov 21, 2024ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Nov 21, 2024ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 5, 2024READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 18, 2024SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety," by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed cameras on State Route 13 within the boundaries of Philadelphia and amending the Internet website notice requirement, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE * * * CHAPTER 12-3400. USE OF AN AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM TO IMPROVE SAFETY * * * � 12-3403. Locations at Which an Automated System May Be Installed. (1) An automated speed enforcement system may be used to enforce this Chapter on the following corridors: * * * (*) Pennsylvania Route 13 at any location between the Philadelphia County line shared with Delaware County and the Philadelphia County line shared with Bucks County that is identified by the Department of Streets and the Philadelphia Parking Authority in consultation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. * * * (2) No automated system shall be used unless: * * * (b) a notice identifying the location of the automated speed enforcement system is posted on the publicly accessible Internet website of the [Department of Transportation] Philadelphia Parking Authority. * * * SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately. ..End