DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez emphasized existing laws for enforcement, asserting that current strategies and road redesigns are effective in ensuring the safety of pedestrians.
Rodriguez highlighted that the installation of protected bike lanes significantly reduces pedestrian deaths and serious injuries, with a notable impact on the safety of seniors.
Assistant Commissioner Rick Rodriguez noted that implementing the licensing requirement for e-bikes would impose a $19 million cost on the Department of Transportation.
Rodriguez challenged the narrative of an e-bike crisis, noting that the number of reckless cyclists and resulting injuries is quite minimal compared to motor vehicle incidents.
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