AN ORDINANCE

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.

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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