Council Member James Gennaro expressed frustration at the Department of Transportation's lack of attendance at the "E-Scooter Town Hall," stating, "DOT, the government that we all pay to listen to us when we have valid concerns, decided they didn't want to come [to the town hall]." He further criticized the program's design as causing chaos, implying that the scooters litter sidewalks and create a nuisance.
Weprin's remarks indicated a lack of awareness about the e-scooter program, as he stated, "I did not know the program was coming to Queens until I saw the scooters on the sidewalk," highlighting a significant disconnect between local lawmakers and the ongoing developments in their districts.
Despite claims from local officials portraying e-scooters as dangerous, the program has been backed by city data demonstrating it is safe and thriving since its launch on June 17, following a successful pilot in the Bronx.
Council Member Gennaro inaccurately stated that e-scooters can reach speeds of 25 miles per hour, which is false as the actual top speed is 15 miles per hour—indicating a significant spread of misinformation about the program.
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