There is no “wrong way” for e-bikes, apparently. 9th Avenue and W. 45th St, June 19, 2024. No the small red “Wrong Way” traffic sign, which seems to be of no concern to the two bikers heading north on the south bound bike lane. ( Brian Berger) Brewer Backs E-bike Registration–Prefers Hoylman-Sigal State Plan to City Council Proposal If it’s a day of the week ending in “-day,” there’s someone—usually many someones— angrily decrying about the dangers of... News 27 Dec 2024 | 12:31
E-bikes at 9th Avenue and 45th Street, Hell’s Kitchen, August 2024. E-bikers occasionally head in the wrong direction (note “WRONG WAY” sign), leading some city council members to call for new regulations ( Photo: Brian Berger) E-Bike Licensing Bill Considered by City Council, Drawing Fierce Debate A contentious bill that seeks to create mandatory registration and licensing for e-bikes and mopeds is being considered by... News 15 Dec 2024 | 07:05
Charred bikes on the street in June, after a lithium battery fire in Lower Manhattan killed four people. ( Photo via Carly Barovick ) Faulty Lithium Battery Fires at “Crisis Point” After Causing 17 Deaths This Yr., Says Kavanagh With 17 deaths caused by the explosions of unregulated e-bike batteries this year, FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh proclaimed... News 20 Nov 2023 | 01:28
Bicyclists frequently head the wrong way down roads and bike lanes and are rarely cited for infractions. Photo: Keith J. Kelly How to Fix the City’s Cycling Crisis and Ease My Biggest Fear About Living Here I have lived in Manhattan for most of my adult life. This is the scariest time that I can remember. Sure, I am wary nowadays... News 22 Jun 2023 | 06:08
A man has died after crashing his e-bicycle on the Henry Hudson Parkway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Man dies in e-bicycle crash in Henry Hudson Parkway bike lane A man died Tuesday, February 21st, in an e-bicycle accident on the Henry Hudson Parkway. The deceased was identified as Jacobo... News 22 Feb 2023 | 03:57
Let's Make New York the World's Safest City The New York majority rejoice, and sigh with relief at Governor Cuomo’s veto of the bill to legalize e-bikes and e-scooters.... Voices 30 Dec 2019 | 11:12
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