A proposal to impose a 15 mph speed limit on e-bikes in New York City is facing significant opposition, with warnings that it could lead to greater dangers on the streets. Critics, including former city transportation officials, argue that reducing speeds would put cyclists in harm's way next to larger vehicles, thus undermining traffic safety. There are concerns regarding potential criminal implications for cyclists, especially immigrants who rely on e-bikes for work. The initiative is characterized as a detrimental move against cycling and immigrant workers, raising fears of increased traffic-related injuries and fatalities.
I strongly oppose the proposed rule to limit e-bikes to a 15 mph speed limit. It is an ill-considered idea to improve safety which will be counterproductive.
The speed cap will put cyclists in danger by forcibly slowing them down next to drivers in multi-ton SUVs and trucks, who cause virtually all traffic deaths and injuries.
It's a war on bikes, it's a war on immigrants, and it undermines traffic safety. I think it's Adams basically trying to mount a populist assault on cycling.
We worked very hard to get e-bikes made part of the Citi Bike shared bike system. We debated within the administration whether to limit the speed of the electric bikes.
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