Official:Amending Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Right-of-Way Management,” by authorizing the Department of Streets to install traffic calming measures in the vicinity of School District schools, Charter schools, and private schools; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Phillips
Introduced: February 16, 2023
Signed: March 30, 2023
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill authorizes the Department of Streets to install traffic calming measures near schools in Philadelphia, including speed cushions and rumble strips, to reduce the risk of school-aged pedestrians being hit by vehicles.
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