E-Bikes in NYC: You Can Own 'Em but You Can't Ride 'Em
Environmental psychology Ph.D. candidate at the City University of New York Graduate Center Do Lee discusses why immigrant cyclists are pushing back against the city’s crackdown on e-bikes, which are commonly used for restaurant deliveries, and listeners weigh in.
.@BrianLehrer im@a cyclist, e bikes shld not be outlawed, they should be regulated and should be required to follow rules required by all bikers.
— bklynbad (@bklynbad) November 17, 2017
Consider the fact that e-bikes are legal in other states. For example, my parents in their 60s ride e-bikes in California every weekend. @BrianLehrer #legalizeebikes @BikingPublic
— Katie Salisbury (@ksalisbury) November 17, 2017
Brian: I do fear for the safety of e-Bike delivery workers. Fear they will be hurt due to: 1) not obeying rules; 2) not wearing reflective gear. Had an incident w/ one myself.
— Newsville Foster (@NewsvilleF) November 17, 2017
Those electric assisted bikes are dangerous! They are always speeding by me in the bike lanes and often on sidewalks and often going in the wrong direction!! If workers need these bikes they need to learn follow the traffic rules. Stay out of the bike lanes and stop speeding!
— E Lau (@slowspaces) November 17, 2017
I’m happy there is currently a crackdown on these. They r dangerous. Seize on sight please. &require number &restaurant name on vests.
— Dee (@dduchessny) November 17, 2017
