Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has announced a sweeping set of policies to end criminal enforcement against e-bike riders and cyclists for low-level traffic offenses, expand safety training for all e-bike and bicycle delivery workers, enhance Citi Bike safety features and strengthen accountability for app-based delivery companies.
“I applaud Mayor Mamdani for taking a real step toward making our streets safer. If we’re serious about safety, we have to address the root causes of dangerous riding, and that includes the systems pushing people on bikes to take risks,” said City Council Majority Leader and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Shaun Abreu. Read more here.