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Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Traffic Code, by adding a new Chapter, entitled Bicycle Lanes, requiring the designation of bicycle lanes by ordinance, adding definitions to Section 12-102, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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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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(1.1) Bicycle Lane. The portion of a street set aside exclusively for bicycle travel.
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CHAPTER 12-700. [RESERVED] BICYCLE LANES.
§ 12-701. Designation of Bicycle Lanes.
(1) No bicycle lane shall be designated upon any street except for bicycle lanes listed in subsection (2) of this Section.
(2) A bicycle lane shall be designated upon the following streets and shall be installed in a manner consistent with PennDOT regulations:
(a) (Reserved) * * *
(3) Any bicycle lane lawfully in existence prior to the date this Section was added to the Code may continue in existence until otherwise determined by the Department of Streets.
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
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Explanation:
[Brackets] indicate matter deleted.
Italics indicate new matter added.
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