Official:Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," to establish licensing and other requirements regarding the placement of bicycles and other small vehicles in the public right-of-way for the purpose of rental of such vehicles; authorizing the adoption of regulations in connection with such a licensing program; and amending Chapter 12-800 of the Code, entitled "Bicycle Regulations and Penalties," to establish parking and related rules for bicycles and other small vehicles, including those used in connection with such licenses; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: May 3, 2018
Signed: June 14, 2018
: Committee on Streets and Services
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill requires companies that rent out bicycles and small vehicles to obtain a license from the city, establish rules for where these vehicles can be parked, and set standards for operating such businesses in Philadelphia.
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