Mayor Eric Adams has announced a citywide speed limit of 15 miles-per-hour for e-bikes and e-scooters due to safety concerns expressed by New Yorkers. He urged the City Council to pass legislation for a commercial delivery license aimed at improving safety for delivery workers and the public. The proposed limit aligns with international standards, like those in the European Union. Adams also plans to establish a Department of Sustainable Delivery, pending City Council approval, and recommended further safety measures in parks to protect pedestrians.
"I have heard, over and over again, from New Yorkers about how their safety - and the safety of their children - has been put at risk due to speeding e-bikes and e-scooters, and today, our administration is saying enough is enough."
"The new rule mirrors speed limits seen in other areas of the world, including the European Union, which has implemented speed limits for e-bikes of 25 kilometers-per-hour (approximately 15 miles-per-hour) in bike lanes."
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