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Amending Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Right-of-Way Management," by authorizing the Department of Streets to install traffic calming measures in the vicinity of School District schools, Charter schools, and private schools; all under certain terms and conditions.

AI summary

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Department of Streets, in consultation with the School District, to install traffic-calming measures near School District, charter, and private schools. Possible measures include speed cushions, speed tables, soft rumble strips, and other measures the department considers necessary, and the ordinance took effect immediately.

File details

Status
ENACTED
Introduced
February 16, 2023
Sponsors
Anthony PhillipsIsaiah ThomasMark SquillaSharon VaughnMichael DriscollBrian J. O'NeillJim HarrityCindy BassKatherine Gilmore RichardsonJamie GauthierQuetcy LozadaCurtis Jones, Jr.Kendra BrooksKenyatta Johnson
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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.

(1)

Legislative Intent. It is the purpose of this legislation to prevent school-aged pedestrians 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, is authorized to install traffic calming measures on streets in the vicinity of 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.

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Explanation:

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File history

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  1. Council actionMAYOR

    Signed

  2. CITY COUNCIL

    Details not published

    No details have been published for this item. Legistar notes that this meeting's minutes have not been finalized.
  3. CITY COUNCIL

    Details not published

    No details have been published for this item. Legistar notes that this meeting's minutes have not been finalized.
  4. Council actionCommittee on Streets and Services

    Reported favorably, rule suspension requested

    Council actionCommittee on Streets and Services

    Hearing held

    Council actionCommittee on Streets and Services

    Hearing notices sent

  5. Council actionCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced