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Bill 160274

Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate buffered bicycle lanes, in each direction, on Tyson Avenue from Roosevelt Boulevard to Frankford Avenue, and to remove a travel lane in each direction of that portion of Tyson Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Apr 7, 2016Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Henon

From the floor

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  1. “… the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Boone Street and Dupont Street"; and Bill No. 160274, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Bicycle Lanes,' by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate buffered bicycle lanes, in each direction, on Tyson Avenue from Roosevelt Boulevard to Frankford Avenue, and to remove a travel lane in each direction…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2016 · Jun 16, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “… the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Boone Street and Dupont Street"; and Bill No. 160274, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Code, entitled 'Bicycle Lanes,' by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate buffered bicycle lanes, in each direction, on Tyson Avenue from Roosevelt Boulevard to Frankford Avenue"; and Bill No. 160363, entitled…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 9, 2016 · Jun 9, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 7, 2016
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Henon that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Streets and Services. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. Jun 7, 2016
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  3. Jun 7, 2016
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Jun 7, 2016
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Jun 9, 2016
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Jun 9, 2016
    SUSPEND 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.

  7. Jun 9, 2016
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 16, 2016
    READ 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:

  9. Jun 28, 2016
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate buffered bicycle lanes, in each direction, on Tyson Avenue from Roosevelt Boulevard to Frankford Avenue, and to remove a travel lane in each direction of that portion of Tyson Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body 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: CHAPTER 12-700. 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.] (a) One buffered bicycle lane in each direction on Tyson Avenue from Roosevelt Boulevard to Frankford Avenue and the removal of a travel lane in each direction of that portion of Tyson Avenue. (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