Community Board 3 on the Lower East Side unanimously condemned the NYPD's crackdown on e-bike riders, asserting that the issuance of criminal court summonses for minor traffic violations must end. The board criticized the disproportionate targeting of e-bike users compared to car drivers, emphasizing that summonses for cyclists have surged significantly since the policy began. This approach threatens immigrant delivery workers with possible repercussions from ICE, showcasing a growing disapproval among New Yorkers regarding the NYPD's practices and the need for reevaluation of compliance strategies.
"The numbers have shot up an astounding degree," said Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives. The increase in summonses underscores the disproportionate targeting of e-bike riders compared to car drivers.
The resolution from Community Board 3 calls for an end to the criminal court summonses issued to cyclists for low-level traffic violations and seeks alternative methods for regulation.
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