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Bill 250770

Amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety,” by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed cameras on designated state routes, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Sep 18, 2025Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President JohnsonCouncilmember Driscoll

How members voted

  1. Vote on Oct 16, 2025 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Councilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember AhmadCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember O'RourkeCouncilmember YoungCouncil President Johnson

From the floor

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  1. “…s Jerrett Johnson. I serve as lead transit organizer for 5th Square Advocacy speaking in support of Bill No. 250770 regarding speed cameras on Erie Avenue, Allegheny Avenue and Columbus Boulevard. These corridors are among our deadliest stretches in Philadelphia and are also critical step towards saving lives and changing dangerous behaviors toward drivers. Studies have proved that it will benefit not only drivers, b…”

    Mr. Johnson · Stated Meeting, October 16, 2025 · Oct 16, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…t bike lane. It's a huge improvement over how the road used to be. Also here to speak in support of Bill 250770, authorizing automated speed cameras on three additional corridors. And finally, we urge Councilmembers to bring Bill No. 250649 up for a vote to authorize a city a bike lane around City Hall. Thank you for your time. (Applause.)”

    Ms. Kahler · Stated Meeting, October 16, 2025 · Oct 16, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “…ur next session of Council. 10/16/25 - STATED - 2ND READING Will the Clerk please read the title of Bill No. 250770.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, October 16, 2025 · Oct 16, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “…he vicinity of 1313-17 South 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250770, an ordinance amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System" to improve safety by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed cameras on designated state routes, under certain terms and conditions. Bill No. 250772, …”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 9, 2025 · Oct 9, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 18, 2025
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Streets and Services

  2. Sep 29, 2025
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Sep 29, 2025
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Sep 29, 2025
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  5. Oct 9, 2025
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  6. Oct 9, 2025
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

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

  7. Oct 9, 2025
    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.

  8. Oct 16, 2025
    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. Oct 29, 2025
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

Official documents

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..Title Amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety," by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed cameras on designated state routes, under certain terms and conditions.� � ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:� SECTION 1. Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:� � TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE� * * *� CHAPTER 12-3400. USE OF AN AUTOMATED SPEED ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM TO IMPROVE SAFETY * * * � � 12-3403. Locations at Which an Automated System May Be Installed.� (1) An automated speed enforcement system may be used to enforce this Chapter on the following corridors:�� * * *� (*) Pennsylvania Route 1004 (Erie Avenue and Torresdale Avenue) at any location between Pennsylvania State Route 13 (Hunting Park Avenue) and Pennsylvania State Route 1016 (Linden Avenue) that is identified by the Department of Streets and the Philadelphia Parking Authority in consultation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.� (*) Pennsylvania Route 2001 (Oregon Avenue, Christopher Columbus Boulevard, Delaware Avenue, and Richmond Street) at any location between Pennsylvania Route 611 (Broad Street) and Pennsylvania Route 1009 (Bridge Street) that is identified by the Department of Streets and the Philadelphia Parking Authority in consultation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.�� (*) Pennsylvania Route 2016 (Allegheny Avenue) at any location between Pennsylvania Route 3009 (Ridge Avenue) and Pennsylvania Route 1021 (Delaware Avenue) that is identified by the Department of Streets and the Philadelphia Parking Authority in consultation with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.� * * *� � SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective immediately.� �..End