Recent Streetsblog NYC posts about Scooters

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy has legalized e-scooters and e-bikes in the Garden State. Here he is signing a legislation (albeit a different bill, but you get the idea) last week. Photo: Edwin J. Torres/Governor’s Office.

New Jersey Legalizes E-Bikes and Scooters

By David Meyer | May 14, 2019 | 26 Comments

As former Gov. Tom Kean might have said, "New Juhsey and e-scooters — puhfekt togetha."

Op-Ed: Rise of the Micro-Machines — How We Take Back the Streets

By Jessie Singer/Transportation Alternatives | May 10, 2019 | 16 Comments

In a sneak-peak at the new issue of Reclaim, the in-house magazine of Transportation Alternatives, writer Jessie Singer brings us up to speed on e-bikes, e-scooters and the mayor's poorly reasoned crackdown.

Try, Try Again: Jessica Ramos Bill Proposes Simpler E-Bike/E-Scooter Legislation

By David Meyer | Apr 24, 2019 | 14 Comments

Unlike an earlier bill, this one omits requirements for e-scooter or e-bike riders to wear helmets or yield to motorists.

Council Speaker Corey Johnson on a Citi Bike.

BREAKING (Skin Only): Corey Johnson Injured in Scooter Mishap in Mexico

By Gersh Kuntzman | Apr 23, 2019 | 6 Comments

Olé? No, oy vey! Johnson's vacation in Mexico City was rudely interrupted on Tuesday when he tumbled off a Lime scooter and cut himself up.

Manhattan CB 8 meetings like this one in July routinely attract hordes of cycling opponents. Photo: David Meyer

Manhattan is Blocking E-Scooter and E-Bike Legalization

By David Meyer | Apr 9, 2019 | 44 Comments

Manhattan representatives are apparently the reason legislators opted to table Governor Cuomo's plan to allow localities to decide for themselves about the legality of the vehicles, a plan that was included in his proposed executive budget, but quietly removed.

Op-Ed: Save Commuters From More Delays with Smart Rules for Scooters

By Ryan McConaghy | Mar 20, 2019 | 5 Comments

Uber and Lime join forces to push lawmakers to legalize e-scooters.

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