Official:Amending The Philadelphia Code to provide for the authorization of certain pedestrian enhancements to occupy, by license, a portion of the right-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: December 12, 2013
Signed: September 18, 2014
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill allows for temporary closure of roadway lanes to create 'pedestrian enhancements' like bike corrals and parklets. These areas can be closed with a permit from the Department of Licenses and Inspections. The bill sets out requirements for applying for these permits.
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