NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch's revised policy is generating backlash, particularly for its impact on delivery workers facing criminal charges for minor traffic offenses. Critics argue this approach is illogical and disproportionately harsh, as most pedestrian injuries are caused by vehicles, not e-bikes. A petition from Transportation Alternatives denounces the policy, highlighting its potential for unjust consequences, including criminal records and deportation risks. Data suggests that e-bike riders account for an insignificant proportion of pedestrian injuries, underscoring calls for a reevaluation of priorities in traffic enforcement.
Transportation Alternatives launched a petition, calling NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch's crackdown on delivery workers 'illogical, cruel, and ineffective,' warning it could lead to unjust imprisonment.
In 2024, nine pedestrians were injured in reported e-bike collisions, showcasing that e-bike riders were responsible for just 0.4 percent of pedestrian injuries according to NYPD's data.
Cyclists demand Tisch reconsider her harsh policy aimed at delivery workers, highlighting a significant discrepancy in the actual dangers posed on roads from cars and trucks.
Despite a wave of criticism against Tisch's policy, support for targeted enforcement against e-bike riders continues, as stakeholders question the priorities of the NYPD's traffic enforcement.
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