The NYC Department of Transportation (DOT) is launching a program to allow e-bike riders to charge their bikes on sidewalks, addressing the growing issue of lithium-ion battery fires. The initiative, part of Mayor Eric Adams' Charge Safe, Ride Safe program, encourages building owners to apply for sidewalk battery charging and swapping cabinets, ensuring safe usage. These cabinets, which adhere to specific size restrictions and must maintain pedestrian flow, will provide much-needed charging solutions as e-bike usage rises among New Yorkers.
The NYC DOT has initiated a new program allowing e-bike riders to charge their bikes on sidewalks, aiding safety by reducing apartment fire risks.
This project, part of Mayor Adams' Charge Safe, Ride Safe initiative, aims to shift battery charging from apartments to approved sidewalk cabinets.
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