Legislation

City Officials Open Up More Streets to Car-Sharing Services Amid Growing Demand for Affordable Transportation Options

Residents of South Philly's 10th district may soon see more cars from companies like Zipcar and Car2Go available on their streets thanks to a new measure aimed at expanding affordable transportation options.

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Philadelphia Car Sharing Companies Get Green Light To Reserve Street Parking Spaces Throughout City

Philadelphia's 200,000 registered car owners may soon have fewer choices as the city council votes to let ride-hailing services reserve up to 1,500 street parking spots across the city. Neighbors are concerned about lost parking options.

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City Council Votes to Unlock More Parking Spots for Ride-Share Firms Across Philadelphia Neighborhoods

Philadelphia City Council Passes Measure to Curb Over-Tourism on South Street, Barring Large Groups from Eating at Restaurants During Peak Hours. The new rules would restrict groups of 10 or more patrons from dining during peak hours in an effort to ease congestion and improve local business sustainability.

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Car Sharing Services Get Green Light to Reserve Parking Spots Across Philadelphia's Neighborhoods

Car sharing services can reserve parking spots in new locations across Philadelphia's neighborhoods under certain terms and conditions. Specific blockfaces have been added to allow car sharing organizations to reserve spaces for their vehicles.

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Council proposed reduced parking requirements for homeowners with car sharing spaces.

Car sharing spaces can now reduce required parking spots by 25% if provided in a neighborhood with at least two per hundred residents, thanks to a new law signed off on by Councilmember DiCicco.

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Philadelphia City Council Clears Way for Car-Sharing Vehicles to Claim On-Street Parking Spots

A new proposal aims to ease parking congestion by allowing ride-hailing companies like Uber and Lyft to operate from fixed, off-street locations rather than circling city streets for passengers.

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