Amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane on N. 23rd Street between Race Street and Market Street, under certain terms and conditions

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

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CHAPTER 12-700. BICYCLE LANES

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§ 12-701. Designation of Bicycle Lanes.

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(2) The Department is authorized to designate a bicycle lane upon the following streets and regulate the operation and use of vehicles and bicycles upon such streets in a manner consistent with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) regulations:

(ii) North 2nd Street, southbound, from Race Street to Market street: One bicycle lane, and the removal of a travel lane within the same limits.

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(*) North 23rd Street, east side, from Race street to Market street: one bicycle lane; and North 23rd Street, east side, from Race street to Arch street: the removal of a travel lane.

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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.

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