Politics & Government
Philadelphia Council President Kenyatta Johnson Proposes Stiffer Penalties For Drivers Blocking Bike Lanes
Johnson introduced legislation on the first day of the fall session that would increase fines for parking or stopping in the bike lanes.
September 18, 2024
It's been two months since Barbara Friedes was killed. The CHOP doctor was riding her bike on Spruce Street when an alleged drunk driver swerved into the bike lane and hit her from behind.
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CBS News Philadelphia has been following bike safety in the city for months, including our exclusive investigation questioning the legitimacy of city-issued permits given to some churches that allowed parking in bike lanes on Sundays.
Now, the city council is considering cracking down on drivers who block the bike lanes at any time. Council President Kenyatta Johnson introduced the bill called "Get Out The Bike Lane" legislation.
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