PASSED

The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Traffic Code to reserve a metered location on certain odd-numbered blocks in each parking meter zone for motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and mopeds, and sets rules for how those spaces may be used. It adds definitions for these vehicles and establishes civil penalties of $25 for improper parking in the spaces and $100 for parking another type of vehicle there; the changes take effect only if Bill 050863 on metered parking for physically handicapped persons is enacted.

Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Traffic Code," by providing for the establishment of parking for motor-driven cycles and similar motor vehicles; adding new definitions; providing for civil penalties for violations; making such amendments contingent upon the enactment of an ordinance relating to metered parking for physically handicapped persons; and making certain technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.