Video: PPA tackles illegal bike lane parking - WHYY

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This upcoming fall, the Philadelphia Parking Authority plans to deploy eight officers on bicycles to ensure bike lanes remain car-free . 

Illegal parking in bike lanes is a common occurrence, particularly due to delivery drivers who double park.

WHYY student interns Noel Chacko and Zora Ball talked with various stakeholders about whether the PPA’s plan can work. WHYY thanks our sponsors — become a WHYY sponsor

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Philadelphia Parking Authority bike officers to take to the streets to keep bike lanes open

The officers will be tasked with keeping cars from illegally parking in bike lanes in Philadelphia in order to stop cyclists from being forced into the streets.

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The city wants to build more bike lanes that protect cyclists from getting “doored.” Officials say state law stands in the way on some major Philly streets.

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