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Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes on Richmond Street, from Lewis Street to Berkshire Street; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:
§ 12-701. Designation of Bicycle Lanes.
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(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:
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(*) Richmond Street, both sides, from Lewis Street to Berkshire Street, and the removal of a parking lane on each side of Richmond Street, within the same limits.
SECTION 2. All existing parking regulations on the following streets are hereby terminated:
Richmond Street, east and west side, from Lewis Street to Berkshire Street.
SECTION 3. The following parking regulations are hereby established:
No Stopping Any Time
Richmond Street, east and west sides, from Lewis Street to Berkshire Street.
SECTION 4. Effective date.
(a) Section 1 of this Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
(b) Sections 2 and 3 of this Ordinance shall take effect upon the placement of parking signs after the completion of the PennDOT resurfacing of Richmond Street.
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