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Today is a big day for the future of e-bikes in New York City. A hearing starts at 10 a.m. You can file a written comment until 5 p.m. You can also send an email to rules@dot.nyc.gov until 5 p.m

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[–] TaTTe@lemmy.world 26 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Why not just add speed limits to areas where higher speeds are an issue? That's been the approach to cars -- no car is limited to 140 kmh despite speeds above that are illegal pretty much everywhere...

Regular bikes can easily go above 15 mph as well, so why should this only affect e-bikes?

Its basically to define it because of where it can be used. Like motorcycles can't be driven where bikes can.

[–] QuoVadisHomines@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

ebikes are frequently heavier and are frequently ridden on sidewalks in NYC.

[–] DrunkEngineer@lemmy.world 18 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Maybe put in some proper bike lanes so riders don't feel they need to ride on the sidewalk? 🤔

They do so even with lanes. it’s typically delivery drivers doing this.