Legislation

Buses Must Use Designated Areas or Face Fines Under New Traffic Rules Proposal

City Council Takes Aim at Congested Streets with New Rules for Bus Stops: Drivers who fail to comply could face fines up to $500, hitting the bottom line of private bus companies that often operate in high-demand areas.

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City Council Tries to Reverse Ryan Avenue One-Way Plan Amid Resident Outcry and Confusion

Philadelphia residents who thought they'd learned how to navigate the streets may soon be turning around again, as City Council attempts to rescind its own plan to flip traffic flow on a busy North Philly corridor.

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City Council Tries to Limit Mobile Clinics from Setting Up Shop Near Philly Schools and Parks

Philadelphia's mobile medical clinics will face new restrictions on setting up shop near schools and parks under a recently passed city council measure. The updated law aims to limit the locations of these services.

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Speed Cameras Installed on State Route 13 in Philadelphia

Speed Cameras to Roll Out on Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia as Council Passes Measure to Install Automated Enforcement Along High-Risk Stretch of State Route 1; Fines Start at $100 for Speeders.

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Developers Get Green Light to Build Higher with Big Investments in City Subway Stations

City developers can now earn higher building heights and floor areas by investing in public transit improvements, a move that could transform city subway stations with significant investments.

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City Council Bans Parking of Tinted Windows in Philadelphia Parking Zones

This bill prohibits parking motor vehicles with sun screening devices in Philadelphia and outlines penalties for non-compliance.

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License Plate Flipper Devices Banned on City Streets Following Passage of New Law

This bill prohibits license plate flipping devices and establishes penalties for their use.

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Drifting Now Banned on Philly Streets with Hefty Fines and Car Confiscations Coming Soon

Drifting drivers face hefty fines of $2,000 and potential car confiscation in Philadelphia's new anti-drifting law. Intentional skidding sideways, also known as "doughnuts" or "spin-outs," is now prohibited on city streets.

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Commercial Vehicles Restricted on Erdrick Street Between Princeton and Tyson Avenues

Residents along Erdrick Street are breathing a sigh of relief as City Council tackles congestion headaches with new restrictions targeting oversized trucks parked on the street, but small business owners protest disruption to deliveries.

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