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Committee advances package of street, loading-zone and encroachment bills for first reading

Philadelphia City Council Committee on Streets and Services · April 27, 2026
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Summary

The Philadelphia City Council Committee on Streets and Services voted to report a package of ordinances — covering sidewalk cafés, TNC vehicle stands, Center City loading zones, smart loading zones, bike-lane designation and several property encroachments — with a favorable recommendation and a request to suspend rules for first reading.

The Philadelphia City Council Committee on Streets and Services voted to report a set of ordinances to full council with a favorable recommendation and asked to suspend the rules so the measures can receive first reading at the next session.

The package includes bills authorizing sidewalk cafés at 1811 Fairmount Avenue (250806), 1444 Frankford Avenue (250836) and 161 West Gerard Avenue (250918); an ordinance to designate Transportation Network Company (TNC) vehicle stands and expand camera-based parking enforcement (251029); an amendment to Center City parking regulations to codify and expand loading‑zone authority (251070); expansion of smart, camera‑monitored loading zones in Center City (260134); a short protected bicycle lane on Columbia Avenue (260026); and several property…

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