e-bikes

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.

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...

27 Dec 2024 | 12:31

Gov. Hochul and e-bike accident victim Rabbi Miller (second from right) along with other legislators, at the July 11 event where seven new e-bike regulations were signed into law.

Gov. Hochul and e-bike accident victim Rabbi Miller (second from right) along with other legislators, at the July 11 event where seven new e-bike regulations were signed into law. ( Photo: Susan Watts, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul)

E-Bike Dangers Trigger Flurry of New State Laws; Bores and Hoylman-Sigal Play Big Roles

A sweeping new set of rules governing lithium-ion batteries and e-bikes, including the first ever requirement to register...

15 Jul 2024 | 05:20

Charred bikes on the street in June, after a lithium battery fire in Lower Manhattan killed four people.

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...

20 Nov 2023 | 01:28

$<b>Bicyclists frequently head the wrong way down roads and bike lanes and are rarely cited for infractions. </b> Photo: Keith J. Kelly$

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...

22 Jun 2023 | 06:08

A man has died after crashing his e-bicycle on the Henry Hudson Parkway. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

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...

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....

30 Dec 2019 | 11:12