Philadelphia City Council passes ‘Get Out the Bike Lane’ bill
If the mayor signs it into law, violators would be fined $125 in Center City and University City, and $75 in other neighborhoods.
Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson presides over his first meeting as president. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Members of the Philadelphia City Council passed the “Get Out the Bike Lane” bill on Thursday.
The legislation increases the penalties for parking or even temporarily stopping in bike lanes.
Violators would be fined $125 in Center City and University City, and $75 in other neighborhoods.
If it is signed into law by Mayor Cherelle Parker, the bill would go into effect immediately.
Council President Kenyatta Johnson introduced the bill following the death of CHOP Doctor Barbara Friedes in July. A driver killed her while she was biking at 18th and Spruce streets.
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