260609: This bill, which is currently in committee, would au...

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This bill, which is currently in committee, would authorize a bicycle lane on Roberts Avenue between Henry Avenue and King Street. It would also remove parking lanes along that stretch and allow the city to regulate vehicle and bicycle use there in line with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation rules.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Section 12-701 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:

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Roberts Avenue, from Henry Avenue to King Street, and removal of parking lanes within the same limits.

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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.

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Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of parking on Roberts Avenue from Henry Avenue to King Street, under certain terms and conditions.

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SECTION 1. Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE

CHAPTER 12-700. BICYCLE LANES

§ 12-701. Designation of Bicycle Lanes.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.

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Introduced and Referred