"City Council Member Virginia Maloney stated, 'New Yorkers should feel safe walking their streets. As technology changes how we move through the city, our policies need to keep pace.'"
"The proposed legislation, Intro. 1312-2025, aims to establish a 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes throughout New York City in response to rising pedestrian injuries."
"NYPD statistics reveal that crashes involving e-bikes have increased by 75% this year compared to the same period in 2025, with fatalities nearly doubling."
"The bill is backed by a bipartisan group of six council members and seeks to make the speed limit law immune to changes by any future mayor."
City Council Member Virginia Maloney introduced legislation to impose a 15 mph speed limit on e-bikes in New York City. This initiative responds to a significant increase in pedestrian injuries linked to the rise in e-bike usage. The bill, supported by a bipartisan group, aims to ensure pedestrian safety and prevent arbitrary changes by future mayors. E-bike crashes have surged by 75% this year, with fatalities nearly doubling. The bill is currently under review by the City Council's Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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