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Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes and the removal of travel lanes on portions of Ridge Avenue, 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 hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE
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CHAPTER 12-700. BICYCLE LANES
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§ 12-701. Designation of Bicycle Lanes.
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(2) The Department is authorized to construct 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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(*) Ridge Avenue northbound, from Grakyn Lane to Bells Mill Road, and the removal of a travel lane within the same limits.
(*) Ridge Avenue southbound, from Grakyn Lane to Cathedral Road, and the removal of a travel lane within the same limits.
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
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Explanation:
Italics indicate new matter added.
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