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Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by adding a new Chapter, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," requiring the designation of bicycle lanes by ordinance, adding definitions to Section 12-102, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
LAPSED
Type
Bill
Introduced
May 26, 2011
Sponsors
CGCouncilmember GreenleeCCCouncilmember ClarkeCDCouncilmember DiCicco

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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE.

CHAPTER 12-100. GENERAL PROVISIONS.

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§ 12-102. Definitions.

In this Title the following definitions apply:

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(1.1) Bicycle Lane. The portion of a street set aside exclusively for bicycle travel.

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CHAPTER 12-700. [RESERVED]

BICYCLE LANES.

§ 12-701. Designation of Bicycle Lanes.

(1) No bicycle lane shall be designated upon any street except for bicycle lanes listed in subsection (2) of this Section.

(2) A bicycle lane shall be designated upon the following streets and shall be installed in a manner consistent with PennDOT regulations:

(a) (Reserved)

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(3) Any bicycle lane lawfully in existence prior to the date this Section was added to the Code may continue in existence until otherwise determined by the Department of Streets.

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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.

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Explanation:

[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.

Italics

indicate new matter added.

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  1. Council ActionCommittee on Streets and Services

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    2 procedural actionsCommittee on Streets and Services
  2. UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred

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    Pass
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    A motion was made by Councilmember Greenlee that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Streets and Services. The motion carried unanimously.

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