Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about e-bikes

The Department of Investigation wants NYCHA to "limit" e-mobility devices on its property. File photo: Noah Martz

Dept. of Investigation Tells NYCHA: Protect Tenants, But Don’t Ban E-Bikes

By Julianne Cuba | Mar 31, 2023 | No Comments

"Electric/battery-powered transportation pose[s] a significant risk of fire when stored or charged in enclosed spaces," the agency said in a report, but did not call for a ban.

DOT is promising wider bike lanes to make room for more — and faster vehicles. This conceptual design points the way forward. Main image: File art. Inset graphic: NACTO

Adams Administration Teases ‘Exploration’ of Wider Bike Lanes to Ease E-Bike Revolution

By David Meyer | Mar 23, 2023 | No Comments

The crush for space in New York City's bike lanes has intensified in recent years with the growing popularity of e-bikes, but relief may finally be on the way.

Mayor Adams on an electric Citi Bike last year — a device that is not legal in city parks. But that will change this summer.

Mayor Announces ‘Charge Safe’ Plan to Help Delivery Workers Get Legal Bikes, Safe Batteries

By Gersh Kuntzman | Mar 20, 2023 | No Comments

Parks and greenways would also finally allow legal electric bikes ... finally.

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Denver Gave E-Bike Subsidies — And Unleashed a Transportation Revolution

By Kea Wilson | Mar 12, 2023 | No Comments

Denver's decision to invest in its climate and economic future by helping residents buy e-bikes is already paying off for the region, new data shows. So why can't we have nice things?

Education is needed to push back on the "demonization" of e-bikes, according to pols.

State Pols Call on DOTs to Counter E-Bike ‘Demonization’

By Kevin Duggan | Mar 10, 2023 | No Comments

Inaction by the two agencies could give state lawmakers or local municipalities a political opening to ban e-bike and e-scooter use completely on safety grounds, the group of state senators warned.

Rep. Ritchie Torres believes federal action is necessary to rein in bad lithium-ion batteries.

NYC Pol Wants Feds to Rein in Faulty Lithium-Ion Batteries

By Julianne Cuba | Mar 8, 2023 | No Comments

“My legislation ... is an expression of the government's highest obligation, which is public safety,” said Rep. Ritchie Torres.

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