"On its face, it seems hard to argue against capping speeds at 15 miles an hour. E-bikes are fast and more nimble than cars, and most people in the city have had a close call or two as one whizzes by them. But early impressions of the policy among delivery workers is that the new limit will probably increase the number of tickets they get while doing little else to make the streets and sidewalks safer for anyone - including themselves."
"Right now, the city says it's in an educational phase of the new law and it isn't actively issuing tickets for speeding - but riders are expecting challenges when it comes to adhering to the new limits. Per the law, when riders are on their e-bikes in the road - basically any time there isn't a bike lane - they are subject to a different speed limit than the cars that they have to ride alongside."
A 15 mph speed cap for e-bikes took effect, but delivery workers report little change in street conditions or order pressures. Riders still prioritize speed because customers want fast delivery and apps can deactivate workers for slow completion. City officials say they are in an educational phase and are not yet issuing speeding tickets, but workers expect enforcement challenges. The law sets a 15 mph limit for e-bikes on roads without bike lanes, where cars typically have 25 mph limits, creating a wider speed gap. Delivery advocates argue that street design and platform algorithms, not rider intent, drive dangerous riding.
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