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Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by providing for the manner in which bicyclists may operate bicycles in the streets, and by prohibiting motor vehicles from obstructing or creating certain hazards in bicycle lanes, and further, amending Title 11 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Streets," to provide for the establishment and implementation of a Complete Streets Policy, all under certain terms and conditions.
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WHEREAS, The establishment and refinement of, and compliance with, a Complete Streets policy will enhance the City's public rights of way for all users, including motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists; and
WHEREAS, As part of the enhancement of the right-of-way, Council recognizes that bicycles are an increasingly important means of transportation, with significant benefits for the environment, health, and traffic congestion; and
WHEREAS, While bike lanes provide an important means of harmonizing all uses of the right of way while accommodating the growing use of bicycles as a means of transportation, they should not be treated differently from conventional traffic lanes with respect to the need of motorists to lawfully stop, stand, and load or unload passengers; and
WHEREAS, The safety of all members of the public using the right-of-way, including motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, is of paramount importance; NOW, THEREFORE,
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.
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§ 12-102. Definitions.
In this Title the following definitions apply:
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(2) Bicycle Lane. The portion of a street set aside [exclusively] primarily for bicycle travel.
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CHAPTER 12-800. BICYCLE REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES.
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§ 12-804. Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths.
(1) Persons riding bicycles upo...
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