Bill 120327
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing a new Chapter, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," requiring that the designation of bicycle lanes upon streets be authorized by ordinance, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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“…and Sip Shop to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 4615 Woodland Avenue"; and Bill No. 120327, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, by providing a new chapter, entitled 'Bicycle Lanes,' requiring that the designation of bicycle lanes upon streets be authorized by ordinance"; and Bill No. 120333, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the paving of Cross Street from Gate…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 7, 2012 · Jun 7, 2012 · official transcript, this passage
“…and Sip Shop to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk cafe at 4615 Woodland Avenue"; and Bill No. 120327, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Traffic Code,' by providing a new Chapter, entitled 'Bicycle Lanes,' requiring that the designation of bicycle lanes upon streets be authorized by ordinance"; and Bill No. 120333, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the paving …”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 31, 2012 · May 31, 2012 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- May 3, 2012Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
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.
- May 29, 2012HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
- May 29, 2012HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
- May 29, 2012AMENDED · Committee on Streets and Services
- May 29, 2012REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
- May 31, 2012ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 31, 2012SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Squilla that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.
- May 31, 2012ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 7, 2012READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Jun 20, 2012SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing a new Chapter, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," requiring that the designation of bicycle lanes upon streets be authorized by ordinance, adding definitions and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body 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. * * * § 12-102. Definitions. In this Title the following definitions apply: * * * (2) Bicycle Lane. The portion of a street set aside exclusively for bicycle travel. [(2)] (3) Bus Stand. * * * [(3)] (4) * * * [(4)] (5) * * * [(5)] (6) * * * [(6)] (7) * * * [(7)] (8) * * * [(8)] (9) * * * [(9)] (10) * * * [(10)] (11) * * * (12) Parking Lane. The portion of a street reserved for the parking of motor vehicles. [(11)] (13) * * * [(12)] (14) * * * [(12.1)] (15) * * * [(13)] (16) * * * [(14)] (17) * * * [(15)] (18) * * * [(16)] (19) * * * [(17)] (20) * * * (21) Travel Lane. The portion of a street available to travel by all vehicle types. [(18)] (22) * * * [(19)] (23) * * * [(20)] (24) * * * [(21)] (25) * * * [(22)] (26) * * * CHAPTER 12-700. [RESERVED] BICYCLE LANES. § 12-701. Designation of Bicycle Lanes. (1) A bicycle lane that requires the removal of a parking lane, a travel lane, or both, may be designated upon a street only when authorized by subsection (2) of this Section. (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: Reserved. (3) Any bicycle lane that was designated prior to the date this Section became law may continue in existence until otherwise determined by the Department. (4) Nothing in this Section shall preclude the establishment of a bicycle lane for a trial period, provided the establishment of such a bicycle lane is in accordance with the provisions of Section 12-203, relating to Emergency and Trial Regulations. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. _______________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2