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Mayor Cherelle Parker has signed a significant bill prohibiting cars from stopping in bike lanes to enhance bicycle safety in Philadelphia. The legislation responds to recent accidents involving cyclists, aiming to protect vulnerable road users by reclassifying over 35 miles of curbside lanes to “No Stopping Anytime.” This measure is expected to reduce incidents that compromise bike safety across the city.
In Philadelphia, over 60 cyclists and pedestrians are killed each year, highlighting a pressing public safety concern. Experts are calling for improved protections for these vulnerable road users to mitigate the rising death toll. This article discusses the urgent need for enhanced safety measures in the city.
SEPTA will reinstate parking fees at Regional Rail stations starting Monday, with prices increasing from $1 to $2 at most lots and $4 for select garages. This change ends a four-year hiatus due to COVID-19 and is expected to generate $4 million annually to help manage budget deficits.