"The city's transportation agency and New York University (NYU) announced Monday a partnership in a novel E-Bike Health study which city officials say they hope will help inform the future of bipedal commuting in NYC. The study, led by NYU professor Dr. Rumi Chunara will look at cyclists who use e-bikes in the city, tracking their usage, routes and health data throughout the project."
"We want to understand how e-bikes compare to conventional cycling and other modes of transportation when it comes to physical activity and cardiovascular health, Chunara said. For cyclists, this includes where you ride, what feels safe, and what keeps you from biking more often."
"NYC DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn said the study will help the city better understand how expanding cycling infrastructure can improve both safety and public health outcomes while encouraging more New Yorkers to choose bikes over cars for short trips. E-bikes are increasingly popular among delivery workers, families, and other riders that benefit from an added boost while riding, said Flynn."
"The new research follows an increasing trend in cycling in NYC over the past decade. Today, more than 600,000 cycling trips are now taken each day in the city, a 64% increase from the 380,000 daily trips recorded in 2013, according to NYC DOT. Mayor Zohran Mamdani focused on faster, more accessible transportation across the city during his election campaign last year."
NYC DOT will partner with NYU on an e-bike health study running this fall to assess how electric bicycles affect cardiovascular health and micromobility infrastructure. The study will track e-bike cyclists’ usage, routes, and health data over time. Researchers will compare e-bikes with conventional cycling and other transportation modes regarding physical activity and cardiovascular health. The work will also examine where riders travel, what feels safe, and what discourages more frequent biking. Cycling demand in NYC has risen sharply, reaching more than 600,000 trips per day, up from about 380,000 in 2013. The findings are intended to guide future street design, safety policies, and public health outcomes, including encouraging short trips by bike instead of car.
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