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Bill 230103

Amending Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Right-of-Way Management,” by authorizing the Department of Streets to install traffic calming measures in the vicinity of School District schools, Charter schools, and private schools; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Feb 16, 2023CITY COUNCILOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember PhillipsCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember VaughnCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember BassCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember Johnson

How members voted

  1. Vote on Mar 30, 2023 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (14)

    Councilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember VaughnCouncilmember Phillips

From the floor

Passages in the official transcripts that cite this file number. Every quote links to its exact place in the record.

  1. “…we get a child hurt or killed, that we get this done. I want to say thank you for that, and that is Bill No. 230103. I also want to speak on the bill Bill No. 220968 in reference to truck parking overnight, over the weekend and everything, a quality of life for the community. You know, when a neighbor, a friend or somebody is looking for a house in our neighborhood and they see tractor-trailer trucks parked all kinds…”

    Mr. Duncan · Stated Meeting, March 30, 2023 · Mar 30, 2023 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 3317 through 33 Chestnut Street"; and Bill No. 230103, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Right-of-Way Management,' by authorizing the Department of Streets to install traffic calming measures in the vicinity of School District schools, Charter schools, and private schools"; and Bill No. 230128, entitled "An …”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 30, 2023 · Mar 30, 2023 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “…, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 3317 through 33 Chestnut Street"; and Bill No. 230103, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Right-of-Way Management,' by authorizing the Department of Streets to install traffic calming measures in the vicinity of School District schools, Charter schools, and private schools"; and Bill No. 230128, entitled "An …”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 23, 2023 · Mar 23, 2023 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 16, 2023
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced.

  2. Mar 17, 2023
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Mar 17, 2023
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Mar 17, 2023
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  5. Mar 23, 2023
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  6. Mar 23, 2023
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  7. Mar 23, 2023
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  8. Mar 30, 2023
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. Apr 12, 2023
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

Official documents

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..Title Amending Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Right-of-Way Management," by authorizing the Department of Streets to install traffic calming measures in the vicinity of School District schools, Charter schools, and private schools; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: * * * CHAPTER 11-700. RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT. * * * � 11-708. Traffic Calming Measures For Schools. (1) Legislative Intent. It is the purpose of this legislation to prevent school-aged pedestrians from being struck by vehicles while walking to schools in the City of Philadelphia. (2) Required Traffic Calming Measures. The Department, in consultation with the School District, is authorized to install traffic calming measures on streets in the vicinity of School District schools, including Charter Schools, and private schools as designated by the Department. Such traffic calming measures shall include, but not be limited to, speed cushions, speed tables, soft rumble strips, and other measures the Department deems to be necessary. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End