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New York City Council
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Oversight - Micromobility in New York City - Regulation, Accountability, and Safety
Sep 30, 2026 · 10:00 AM ET · 7 hr 22 min
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0:00:36 24 sec
Remarks
Chair Abreu welcomes attendees and introduces the joint hearing
Council Member Shaun Abreu welcomes everyone to the joint hearing of Transportation and Infrastructure, Consumer and Worker Protection, and Public Safety committees, thanks Speaker Menin and co-chairs, and introduces the topic of micromobility.
0:00:59 1 min 6 sec
Remarks
Chair Abreu recounts death of Gabriel Nakato and rise in e-bike collisions
Abreu tells the story of 17-year-old Gabriel Nakato, killed by an illegal high-speed e-bike sold as safe and legal, and notes e-bike collisions are up 31.7% this year.
0:02:05 46 sec
Remarks
Chair Abreu addresses hit-and-run deaths and announces Vision Zero hearing
Abreu acknowledges 10 hit-and-run deaths in less than two months, notes upcoming Vision Zero hearing on October 27, and says the council will address street safety from every angle.
0:02:51 19 sec
Remarks
Speaker Menin thanks chairs and frames micromobility safety hearing
Speaker Julie Menin thanks the chairs and staff, notes the large turnout, and frames the hearing as examining micromobility safety and responsibility.
0:03:10 1 min 50 sec
Remarks
Speaker Menin discusses growth of micromobility and safety concerns
Menin discusses the expansion of e-bikes and e-scooters, the benefits for commuting and delivery, and the serious safety concerns from pedestrians, cyclists, and delivery workers.
0:05:00 1 min 23 sec
Remarks
Speaker Menin calls for enforcement of existing laws and new legislation
Menin says the council must examine gaps in laws and hold the administration accountable for enforcing existing bans on high-speed devices, and mentions upcoming age verification legislation.
0:06:23 1 min 36 sec
Remarks
Speaker Menin outlines multi-pronged approach and licensing
Menin describes a multi-pronged effort including consumer education, business accountability, and licensing third-party apps, and notes the record 23 bills being heard.
0:07:59 15 sec
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Speaker Menin announces she will step out and returns floor to Chair Abreu
Menin says she will step out for about 30 minutes and turns the hearing back over to Chair Abreu.
0:08:15 42 sec
Remarks
Chair Abreu discusses evolution of micromobility and need for integration
Abreu notes the growth of devices since 2020, the confusion between legal and illegal devices, and the need to integrate micromobility into street design and regulation.
0:08:57 1 min 7 sec
Remarks
Chair Abreu highlights fatal collisions and introduces his bill package
Abreu calls the recent fatal collisions a confirmation that high-speed devices are unsafe, says '20 is plenty,' and introduces his bills to close enforcement gaps and hold companies accountable.
0:10:03 2 min 39 sec
Remarks
Chair Abreu calls for infrastructure upgrades and lists bills in Transportation Committee
Abreu emphasizes the need for infrastructure upgrades and lists the bills being heard in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, including Intros 110, 214, 985, 988, 989, 1004, 1066, and pre-considered intros.
0:12:43 25 sec
Remarks
Chair Abreu thanks staff and hands over to Chair Epstein
Abreu thanks his staff and committee staff for preparing the hearing and hands over to co-chair Harvey Epstein.
0:13:08 44 sec
Remarks
Chair Epstein welcomes attendees and discusses e-bike growth
Harvey Epstein, chair of Consumer Worker Protection, welcomes everyone, notes the increase in e-bikes and e-scooters, and discusses the challenges of chaotic streets and illegal devices.
0:13:52 36 sec
Remarks
Chair Epstein highlights urgent safety challenges and fatalities
Epstein notes 20 cyclist fatalities this year, a recent pedestrian death in Central Park, and a 15-year-old killed in his district, and says there is no easy fix.
0:14:28 47 sec
Remarks
Chair Epstein lists bills in his committee and calls for comprehensive solutions
Epstein lists the nine bills his committee will hear and calls for cooperative, thoughtful solutions that address age verification, app company responsibilities, and more.
0:15:15 34 sec
Remarks
Chair Feliz thanks co-chairs and introduces Public Safety Committee focus
Oswald Feliz, chair of Public Safety, thanks the co-chairs and Speaker Menin, and introduces the focus on safe usage of e-bikes, e-scooters, and mopeds.
0:15:49 1 min 23 sec
Remarks
Chair Feliz discusses benefits and risks of micromobility devices
Feliz notes micromobility devices provide transportation options but also create public safety risks when operated recklessly, and says the committee will focus on enforcement.
0:17:12 1 min 48 sec
Remarks
Chair Feliz outlines NYPD enforcement questions and bills
Feliz says the committee wants to understand how NYPD enforces traffic laws, identifies illegal devices, and conducts moped crackdowns, and introduces his two bills on reporting.
0:19:00 38 sec
Remarks
Chair Feliz thanks agencies and staff and looks forward to discussion
Feliz thanks the NYPD, DOT, DCWP, and staff, and says he looks forward to a productive discussion on enforcement and data.
0:19:39 13 sec
Procedure
Chair Abreu introduces colleagues to speak on their bills
Abreu says he will pass the floor to colleagues who wish to speak on legislation they are sponsoring, beginning with Council Member Brewer.
0:19:52 38 sec
Remarks
Council Member Brewer introduces Intro 78 on delivery data retention
Gale Brewer introduces Intro 78, which would require delivery apps to share trip data so the city can understand how company practices impact safety.
0:20:30 39 sec
Remarks
Council Member Brewer introduces Intro 95 on point-of-sale information
Brewer introduces Intro 95, requiring moped retailers to provide city-prepared information about registration, insurance, and operating requirements at the point of sale.
0:21:08 49 sec
Remarks
Council Member Brewer introduces Intro 994 on liability insurance
Brewer introduces Intro 994, requiring third-party food delivery companies to maintain liability insurance for workers making deliveries or available to make deliveries.
0:21:57 35 sec
Remarks
Council Member Brewer discusses Reso 43 and 44 on state legislation
Brewer discusses Reso 43, calling on the state to pass the Commercial E-Bike Licensing Act, and Reso 44, increasing penalties for leaving the scene of a crash involving e-scooters.
0:22:32 26 sec
Remarks
Council Member Brewer concludes remarks and thanks attendees
Brewer thanks everyone for being here, notes this is a top constituent concern, and appreciates the agencies present.
0:22:58 10 sec
Remarks
Council Member Hanif introduces Intro 214 on rules of the road
Shahana Hanif introduces Intro 214, which requires micromobility share operators to display rules of the road and have users review them before unlocking devices.
0:23:08 44 sec
Remarks
Council Member Hanif credits Good Neighbors of Park Slope for Intro 214
Hanif credits the volunteers of Good Neighbors of Park Slope for organizing around pedestrian and bike safety and partnering on a multilingual PSA campaign.
0:23:52 53 sec
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Council Member Hanif details Intro 214 requirements
Hanif explains that Intro 214 codifies rules of the road requirements, including yielding to pedestrians, obeying signals, and safe speeds, and requires signage at share stations.
0:24:44 1 min 33 sec
Remarks
Council Member Hanif calls for engaging delivery workers in safety conversation
Hanif says any micromobility safety conversation must engage the 70,000 deliveristas, and blames political choices and inaction for the crisis, not the workers.
0:26:17 57 sec
Remarks
Council Member Hanif calls for regulating companies and investing in infrastructure
Hanif says the conversation cannot begin with incarceration and fines, but must lead with city planning, fair scheduling, education, trade-ins, and compassion.
0:27:14 37 sec
Remarks
Council Member Hudson introduces Intro 244 banning sale of Class 3 e-bikes
Crystal Hudson introduces Intro 244, which would prohibit the sale and rental of Class 3 e-bikes, with fines up to $2,000 for sellers, but no penalties for buyers or renters.
0:27:51 45 sec
Remarks
Council Member Hudson introduces pre-considered intro banning use of Class 3 e-bikes
Hudson introduces T2026-2361, which would ban the use of Class 3 e-bikes after a two-year implementation period, with civil penalties beginning in 2029 and no criminal penalties.
0:28:36 1 min 16 sec
Remarks
Council Member Hudson says bills are part of solution but workers must be protected
Hudson says the bills address one part of the problem but the council must also protect delivery workers and hold app companies accountable for aggressive delivery times.
0:29:52 1 min 29 sec
Remarks
Council Member Schulman introduces Intro 950 on licensing delivery services
Lynn Schulman introduces Intro 950, which would require delivery services to obtain a license from DCWP, shifting accountability onto the apps and away from gig workers.
0:31:22 42 sec
Remarks
Council Member Restler thanks agencies and discusses delivery trips
Lincoln Restler thanks the commissioners and Chief Obey, notes there are 100 million delivery trips annually, and says he values the work of deliveristas.
0:32:03 1 min 52 sec
Remarks
Council Member Restler discusses rise in injuries and his bills
Restler notes the rise in injuries and deaths from high-speed e-bikes and mopeds, and introduces his bills requiring delivery companies to track unsafe driving and verify moped registration.
0:33:56 43 sec
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Council Member Restler says focus should be on regulating corporations
Restler says deliveristas have dangerous jobs and his bills should not unfairly penalize workers, but focus on regulating the giant corporations profiting from them.
0:34:39 1 min 33 sec
Remarks
Council Member Won discusses infrastructure and recent fatalities
Julie Won says micromobility is affordable and eco-friendly but infrastructure has not kept up, and lists recent tragic fatalities including two on the Queensborough Bridge.
0:36:12 1 min 27 sec
Remarks
Council Member Won introduces Intro 1066 on traffic calming in bike lanes
Won says the council and mayor have responded with a package of 23 bills, and introduces her bill Intro 1066, requiring DOT to install traffic calming measures in at least 50 bike lanes.
0:37:39 35 sec
Remarks
Council Member Maloney introduces Intro 1004 on pedestrian safety signage
Virginia Maloney introduces her bill focused on pedestrian safety, which would add signage at 500 key intersections, prioritizing school districts, to make pedestrians aware of bike lanes.
0:38:14 29 sec
Procedure
Chair Abreu recognizes members and moves to administration testimony
Abreu recognizes the council members present and announces that the hearing will proceed with testimony from the administration.
0:38:43 18 sec
Procedure
Committee counsel administers oath to administration witnesses
Sierra Townsend administers the oath to the administration witnesses, who affirm to tell the truth.
0:39:00 32 sec
Agency Testimony
DOT Commissioner Mike Flynn introduces himself and thanks the council
Mike Flynn, Commissioner of DOT, introduces himself and his Chief of Staff, and thanks the council for the opportunity to testify on micromobility.
0:39:33 1 min 23 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn discusses growth of micromobility and safety priorities
Flynn notes the dramatic increase in e-bikes and e-scooters, the record 600,000 daily cycling trips, and says DOT is focused on safe infrastructure and education.
0:40:56 42 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn addresses consumer confusion and illegal devices
Flynn says the evolving market leaves riders confused about legal vs. illegal devices, and notes DOT issued cease and desist letters to 42 retailers selling illegal e-bikes online.
0:41:38 46 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn discusses traffic deaths and illegal high-speed devices
Flynn says while most traffic deaths involve cars, more than half of riders who die are on illegal high-speed devices, and cites the Queensborough Bridge crash.
0:42:23 1 min 44 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn outlines education and infrastructure efforts
Flynn describes DOT's educational materials, street redesigns, protected bike lanes, and other infrastructure improvements to enhance safety for all road users.
0:44:07 36 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn discusses fire risks and battery swapping
Flynn says DOT is implementing fire-safe battery swapping cabinets on sidewalks and plazas, certified to high safety standards, to address lithium-ion battery fire risks.
0:44:43 32 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn discusses freight mobility and cargo bikes
Flynn says DOT encourages commercial cargo bicycles for last-mile deliveries, which replace trucks and improve safety and sustainability.
0:45:15 1 min 41 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn discusses delivery company accountability and training
Flynn says DOT is holding third-party delivery companies accountable, providing training for delivery workers, and working to transition the workforce to legal devices.
0:46:56 53 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 78 (delivery data)
Flynn supports Intro 78 requiring trip-level data from delivery platforms, and recommends amending it to grant DOT access and include crash data.
0:47:49 44 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 95 (moped point-of-sale info)
Flynn supports Intro 95 requiring DCWP to develop materials for moped retailers to distribute at point of sale, and notes DOT already promotes educational materials.
0:48:33 41 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 110 (commercial delivery safety)
Flynn supports expanding commercial delivery safety and training requirements to cover all two-wheeled devices, including mopeds and motorcycles.
0:49:14 45 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 214 (rules of the road)
Flynn supports the intent of Intro 214 requiring bike share operators to display rules of the road, but says app platforms are best suited for educating riders.
0:49:59 1 min 3 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 244 (banning Class 3 e-bikes)
Flynn supports prohibiting the sale and rental of Class 3 e-bikes, and says DOT will pursue state legislation for consistent e-bike regulations.
0:51:02 30 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 389 (moped registration verification)
Flynn supports the intent of Intro 389 requiring third-party delivery services to verify moped registration, while working to mitigate worker protection concerns.
0:51:32 18 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 787 (NYPD enforcement reporting)
Flynn says DOT maintains a strong partnership with NYPD on data and defers to NYPD on the details of Intro 787 requiring reporting on targeted traffic enforcement.
0:51:49 31 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 950 (licensing delivery services)
Flynn supports the intent of Intro 950 to create a more level playing field among delivery service companies, but defers to DCWP for details.
0:52:20 47 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 985 (trade-in program)
Flynn supports the intent of Intro 985 to create a trade-in program for unsafe devices, but has concerns about resource intensity and suggests a narrower approach.
0:53:07 37 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 986 (dynamometers)
Flynn supports the intent of Intro 986 requiring dynamometers to test micromobility devices, but notes concerns about equity and implementation, deferring to DCWP.
0:53:44 41 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 988 (false advertising)
Flynn supports Intro 988 prohibiting misleading advertisements, but recommends expanding it to also prohibit advertising illegal devices as e-bikes.
0:54:25 44 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 989 (bike share safety reporting)
Flynn supports the intent of Intro 989 requiring bike share operators to report safety incidents, but notes operational challenges with self-reported data.
0:55:08 28 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 994 (liability insurance)
Flynn supports Intro 994 requiring third-party food delivery services to maintain liability insurance, saying workers and pedestrians should not pay for on-the-job injuries.
0:55:37 1 min 9 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 1004 (pedestrian safety signage)
Flynn says DOT already prioritizes pedestrian safety and supports the intent of Intro 1004 requiring signs reminding pedestrians to look up, but has concerns about fit with existing toolkit.
0:56:46 53 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 1021 (safety reports and plans)
Flynn supports Intro 1021 requiring third-party delivery services to submit annual safety reports and plans, and says DOT's mandatory safety course is proving successful.
0:57:38 25 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 1052 (crash reporting data)
Flynn supports the intent of Intro 1052 requiring DOT and NYPD to include micromobility data in crash reporting, and says they already coordinate on open data.
0:58:04 38 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 1066 (traffic calming in bike lanes)
Flynn supports the intent of Intro 1066 requiring traffic calming devices in bike lanes at 50 intersections, and says DOT is already taking steps to install such devices.
0:58:42 32 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on Intro 1069 (safe delivery time standards)
Flynn supports Intro 1069 requiring delivery services to submit trip data and DCWP to study and set safe delivery standards, but suggests placing it with DOT.
0:59:14 38 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on pre-considered 2361 (banning Class 3 use)
Flynn says the administration needs more time to analyze the bill banning Class 3 e-bike use, and is pursuing state legislation for consistent regulations.
0:59:51 34 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on pre-considered 2587 (tracking unsafe behaviors)
Flynn says DOT is interested in new technologies but wants to hold delivery apps accountable for incentivizing unsafe riding, and defers to DCWP on details.
1:00:25 1 min 14 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn testifies on pre-considered 2590 (sidewalk detection)
Flynn supports the intent of requiring sidewalk riding detection technology, but says existing technology cannot effectively distinguish sidewalk from roadbed and may cause safety issues.
1:01:39 1 min 45 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Flynn concludes testimony with Vision Zero reflections
Flynn concludes by emphasizing every death is avoidable, notes Vision Zero has reduced traffic deaths by nearly 30%, and says DOT is committed to preventing future tragedies.
1:03:25 28 sec
Agency Testimony
DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine introduces himself and thanks the council
Sam Levine, Commissioner of DCWP, introduces himself and his staff, and thanks the council for the opportunity to testify on micromobility.
1:03:52 1 min 22 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Levine discusses DCWP mission and recent accomplishments
Levine says DCWP is the nation's leading municipal enforcement agency, has secured over $1 billion for New Yorkers in 2026, and conducted nearly 800 outreach events.
1:05:14 1 min 22 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Levine discusses delivery worker protections and enforcement
Levine highlights new tipping protections, a $131.5 million enforcement action against DoorDash, and efforts to protect workers from arbitrary deactivation.
1:06:36 1 min 26 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Levine says worker safety and street safety are complementary
Levine argues that worker safety and street safety are not in conflict, and that deactivation protections are critical to any street safety agenda.
1:08:03 1 min 26 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Levine discusses enforcement against illegal devices
Levine says DCWP enforces laws against unsafe and illegal micromobility devices, conducting nearly 1,000 inspections and issuing over 460 summonses since 2023.
1:09:29 33 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Levine testifies on Intro 78 (delivery data)
Levine supports Intro 78 requiring delivery services to submit trip data, but says the bill should be placed with DOT, which is best positioned to oversee street safety.
1:10:02 31 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Levine testifies on Intro 244 (banning Class 3 sales)
Levine supports Intro 244 banning the sale and rental of Class 3 e-bikes, but has operational concerns about online and field enforcement challenges.
1:10:33 1 min 6 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Levine testifies on Intro 389 (moped registration verification)
Levine supports the intent of Intro 389 requiring delivery services to verify moped registration, but recommends guardrails to prevent unfair deactivations.
1:11:39 46 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Levine testifies on Intro 950 (licensing delivery services)
Levine supports the intent of Intro 950 to expand licensing of delivery services, but recommends tailoring it to companies engaging independent contractors.
1:12:24 54 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Levine testifies on Intro 988 (false advertising)
Levine supports Intro 988 prohibiting misleading advertisements, but has policy and fiscal concerns about the breadth of outreach required.
1:13:18 34 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Levine testifies on Intro 994 (liability insurance)
Levine supports the intent of Intro 994 requiring third-party food delivery services to maintain liability insurance for accidents involving delivery workers.
1:13:52 21 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Levine testifies on Intro 1021 (safety reports)
Levine supports Intro 1021 requiring annual safety reports, but believes they should be provided to DOT, which is best positioned to use the information.
1:14:14 56 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Levine testifies on pre-considered 2361 (banning Class 3 use)
Levine shares the goal of removing unsafe devices but has significant concerns about unintended consequences for delivery workers, including loss of livelihood.
1:15:09 40 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Levine testifies on pre-considered 2587 (tracking unsafe behaviors)
Levine has concerns about constant electronic surveillance of workers and potential unfair deactivations, and looks forward to working with the council.
1:15:49 47 sec
Agency Testimony
Commissioner Levine concludes testimony and turns over to NYPD
Levine thanks the council, says the administration looks forward to collaborating, and turns things over to the police department.
1:16:36 3 min 27 sec
Q&A
Speaker Menin questions DOT and NYPD on enforcement of vest law
Speaker Menin asks why the 2013 law requiring delivery workers to wear identifying vests is not enforced, and asks both DOT and NYPD to commit to enforcing it.
1:20:03 51 sec
Q&A
Speaker Menin asks NYPD for ticket citation data
Menin asks NYPD for the number of ticket citations issued for micromobility infractions this year compared to previous years, and Chief Obey provides moving summons data.
1:20:55 1 min 39 sec
Q&A
Speaker Menin questions DOT on age verification for City Bike
Menin asks Commissioner Flynn about implementing age verification for City Bike, referencing a recent fatal accident involving a 15-year-old, and Flynn says discussions with Lyft are ongoing.
1:22:33 4 min 2 sec
Q&A
Speaker Menin asks about on-street enforcement success
Menin asks the administration to assess its enforcement of micromobility laws, and NYPD and DOT describe stepped-up enforcement and data-driven approaches.
1:26:35 2 min 12 sec
Q&A
Speaker Menin asks about collision data and hospital reporting
Menin asks about data on collisions between pedestrians and e-bikes, and whether NYPD contacts hospitals for missing data, and DOT says they are working on better data integration.
1:28:47 2 min 9 sec
Q&A
Speaker Menin questions retailer accountability for illegal devices
Menin asks what the administration is doing about noncompliant retailers selling illegal devices, and DCWP describes inspections, summonses, and sealing orders.
1:30:57 1 min 21 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu clarifies terminology for micromobility devices
Abreu defines terms like motorized micromobility device, street legal e-bikes, and motorized scooters, and asks everyone to be precise when sharing data.
1:32:18 2 min 38 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks for ridership breakdown of micromobility devices
Abreu asks what percentage of micromobility ridership is motorized devices and how it has changed, and DOT says they don't have a precise breakdown due to private ownership.
1:34:55 32 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks for estimate of Class 3 e-bikes
Abreu asks if DOT has an estimate of how many Class 3 e-bikes are in the city, and Flynn says they don't have comprehensive numbers, only anecdotal data.
1:35:27 1 min 6 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks for estimate of illegal motorized scooters
Abreu asks for an estimate of illegal motorized scooters on city streets, and DOT says without registration requirements there is no single source of truth.
1:36:32 1 min 35 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks what percentage of collisions involve illegal devices
Abreu asks what percentage of collisions involve illegal devices, and Chief Obey says NYPD does not break down data by legal vs. non-street legal.
1:38:07 1 min 4 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks about mayor's statement on illegal e-bike deaths
Abreu asks if the determination of illegality was based on max speed capability, and Flynn explains that for fatal crashes they have a breakdown, with roughly two of 17 e-bike fatalities involving illegal devices.
1:39:11 1 min 38 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks why prior assessments weren't made public
Abreu asks why the administration hasn't made prior assessments of illegal devices in fatalities public, and Flynn says they work to put crash data on open data and will look closer.
1:40:49 1 min 21 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks about infrastructure features of crash locations
Abreu asks if DOT tracks infrastructural features of locations where serious crashes occur, and Flynn says they do a robust post-crash process and will follow up with specific breakdowns.
1:42:10 2 min 37 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu highlights cars as leading cause of death and asks about DOT approach
Abreu notes cars have killed 66 pedestrians while e-bikes have killed none, and asks how DOT prioritizes ending road violence caused by cars and trucks.
1:44:47 52 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks about reducing conflicts with large vehicles
Abreu asks what DOT can do to reduce conflicts between micromobility users and large vehicles, especially in Midtown, and Flynn discusses bus lanes and systemic reviews.
1:45:39 1 min 29 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks about NYPD seizures of illegal devices
Abreu asks how many illegal micromobility devices NYPD has seized this year, and Chief Obey provides numbers for moped and e-bike seizures.
1:47:08 51 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks what percentage of seized devices were commercial
Abreu asks what percentage of seized devices were used for commercial purposes, and Chief Obey says NYPD does not track that.
1:47:59 3 min 34 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks NYPD to describe seizure process
Abreu asks NYPD to walk through the seizure process from beginning to end, including determination, storage, destruction, and appeal opportunities, and NYPD explains.
1:51:33 58 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks about enforcement targeting non-UL certified devices
Abreu asks what percentage of NYPD enforcement actions target non-UL certified devices, and NYPD says that enforcement is handled by DCWP and FDNY, not NYPD.
1:52:31 2 min 11 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks about enforcement on speed and wattage limits
Abreu asks what enforcement actions NYPD has done regarding legal speed and wattage limits, and Chief Obey describes point-of-sale inspections and seizures.
1:54:41 1 min 40 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks about Vision Zero report and confiscation proposal
Abreu quotes the Vision Zero Reimagined report on removing illegal devices and asks if any agency opposes it, and they say no, and discuss equitable enforcement.
1:56:21 1 min 43 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks if dynamometers would make confiscation more equitable
Abreu asks if a tool to objectively measure device legality would make confiscation more equitable, and NYPD says the idea is interesting but raises procurement and operational questions.
1:58:04 2 min 5 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks how officers verify speed and wattage currently
Abreu asks how officers verify maximum speed and wattage of a device, and NYPD says they do not have technology to do that in the field.
2:00:09 2 min 42 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks how officers distinguish Class 1, 2, 3 e-bikes
Abreu asks how officers distinguish between Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes, and NYPD says in most situations the class is not relevant for enforcement purposes.
2:02:51 1 min 48 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks if dynamometers would help officers make determinations
Abreu asks if real-time objective verification of wattage and speed would assist officers, and NYPD says in the abstract yes, but practical considerations must be thought through.
2:04:39 4 min 9 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks about transition away from >20 mph devices
Abreu asks if an eventual ban on Class 3 e-bikes is needed to transition away from devices over 20 mph, and Flynn says the administration supports restricting sale and rental but needs more time on a ban.
2:08:47 40 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks NYPD and DOT about enforcement responsibilities
Abreu asks NYPD if they wish to outsource street safety enforcement to DOT, and asks DOT if they have manpower to enforce street safety laws, and both say no.
2:09:27 2 min 46 sec
Q&A
Chair Epstein asks NYPD about high crash corridors
Epstein asks about the 15 high crash corridors, what data was used to identify them, and where they are located, and Chief Obey describes the data-driven process.
2:12:13 2 min 53 sec
Q&A
Chair Epstein asks about data sources and public release of corridors
Epstein asks if 311 data was used and if the list of corridors is public, and DOT says they use crash data and are happy to share the list.
2:15:06 1 min 17 sec
Q&A
Chair Epstein asks how public can request corridor review
Epstein asks how the public can get a corridor on the list for review, and DOT says they can reach out through 311, borough commissioners, or council offices.
2:16:23 47 sec
Q&A
Chair Epstein asks about helmet data and infrastructure in crashes
Epstein asks if data is collected on helmet use and infrastructure in crashes, and Chief Obey says they collect helmet data but not infrastructure data.
2:17:10 1 min 39 sec
Q&A
Chair Epstein asks about time of day and lighting improvements
Epstein asks if time of day trends are analyzed and what improvements have been made, and DOT says they look at trends and have made changes like automated speed enforcement.
2:18:49 3 min 12 sec
Q&A
Chair Epstein asks about modifications on 6th Avenue corridor
Epstein asks what modifications have been made on 6th Avenue, and Chief Obey provides collision data and DOT describes street redesign changes including widening bike lanes.
2:22:00 1 min 36 sec
Q&A
Chair Epstein asks about street calming techniques on 6th Avenue
Epstein asks about street calming techniques on 6th Avenue, and Flynn describes a holistic approach including geometry, signal timing, and curb extensions.
2:23:37 59 sec
Q&A
Chair Epstein asks NYPD about sidewalk riding enforcement
Epstein asks what NYPD does about sidewalk riding, and Chief Obey provides enforcement numbers and notes the three E's: enforcement, education, engineering.
2:24:36 2 min 10 sec
Q&A
Chair Epstein asks DOT about education campaigns
Epstein asks about DOT's public education campaigns, and DOT describes working with schools, distributing materials, and multilingual outreach.
2:26:46 29 sec
Q&A
Chair Epstein asks about mapping high visibility corridors
Epstein asks if the high visibility corridors can be mapped and shared, and DOT says they are happy to share the list and collaborate.
2:27:15 2 min 35 sec
Q&A
Chair Epstein asks DCWP about balancing worker protections and safety
Epstein asks DCWP what policies they are working on to ensure both public safety and worker protections, and Levine says they are complementary and deactivation protections are key.
2:29:50 1 min 32 sec
Q&A
Chair Epstein asks DCWP about vest enforcement and worker gear
Epstein asks if DCWP has a role in ensuring app companies require workers to have appropriate gear, and Levine says they don't enforce that but are concerned about unintended consequences.
2:31:22 4 min 54 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks DCWP about app company oversight
Abreu asks what role DCWP will play in overseeing app companies to ensure they don't pressure workers to break the law, and Levine says they will enforce deactivation protections and minimum pay.
2:36:17 48 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks DOT and DCWP about data analysis resources
Abreu asks if DOT and DCWP have the resources to analyze new data, and DOT says they have a sustainable delivery unit and safety analytics unit.
2:37:04 12 sec
Procedure
Chair Abreu recognizes additional members and turns to Chair Feliz
Abreu recognizes Council Members Krishnan, Brooks-Powers, and others, and notes Public Advocate Reynoso is present, then turns to Chair Feliz.
2:37:16 3 min 14 sec
Q&A
Chair Feliz follows up on vest law enforcement
Feliz asks who is in charge of enforcing the vest law and what has been done to achieve compliance, and DOT and NYPD say they will look at training and enforcement.
2:40:31 2 min 45 sec
Q&A
Chair Feliz asks NYPD about street-level enforcement priorities
Feliz asks how NYPD prioritizes enforcement of e-bike, scooter, and moped violations, and NYPD says they focus on the most egregious violations and use data.
2:43:16 2 min 11 sec
Q&A
Chair Feliz asks about moped seizures and ghost plate operations
Feliz asks how many illegal mopeds NYPD has seized and about ghost plate operations, and Chief Obey provides seizure numbers and describes joint operations.
2:45:27 3 min 38 sec
Q&A
Chair Feliz asks about challenges in moped enforcement
Feliz asks about challenges NYPD faces in enforcing moped rules, and NYPD says mopeds are easier to identify than e-bikes but pursuits are dangerous.
2:49:04 1 min
Q&A
Chair Feliz asks about tickets for illegally parked mopeds
Feliz asks about data on tickets for illegally parked mopeds, and NYPD says they do enforce and will pull data.
2:50:04 31 sec
Q&A
Chair Feliz asks about NYPD strategy for sidewalk riding and red lights
Feliz asks about NYPD's strategy for addressing sidewalk riding, wrong-way riding, red light violations, speeding, and failure to yield, and NYPD says these are key priorities.
2:50:36 2 min 7 sec
Q&A
Chair Feliz asks about theft of mopeds and grand larcenies
Feliz asks about the rise in grand larcenies involving vehicles and the role of moped thefts, and NYPD says they will get back with data.
2:52:42 3 min 59 sec
Q&A
Chair Feliz asks about point-of-sale enforcement for e-bikes and mopeds
Feliz asks about enforcement at point of sale for e-bikes and mopeds, and DCWP describes inspections, summonses, and compliance trends.
2:56:41 1 min 38 sec
Q&A
Chair Feliz asks about trade-in programs for uncertified e-bikes
Feliz asks for updates on the trade-in program for uncertified e-bikes, and DCWP says most apps are using rental subscription models and they are working to strengthen access to safe devices.
2:58:19 2 min 10 sec
Q&A
Chair Feliz asks about point-of-sale enforcement procedures
Feliz asks about procedures for enforcing rules at point of sale, and Chief Obey describes the phased approach including education, inspections, and enforcement.
3:00:29 1 min 32 sec
Q&A
Chair Feliz asks about e-bike infrastructure and bus lanes
Feliz asks if e-bikes can legally ride in bus lanes and whether it should be explored, and DOT says they will look into it and consider safety tradeoffs.
3:02:01 2 min 29 sec
Q&A
Chair Feliz asks about steps when bike lanes are blocked
Feliz asks what steps NYPD takes when bike lanes are blocked by garbage, cars, or encampments, and NYPD says they respond to 311 complaints and address conditions.
3:04:31 11 sec
Procedure
Chair Abreu announces a short break
Abreu says he will give the panel a five-minute restroom break.
3:04:41 4 min 17 sec
Q&A
Council Member Krishnan asks DOT about micromobility lane on Northern Boulevard
Krishnan describes mopeds speeding on 34th Avenue Open Street and asks DOT to work with him on a micromobility lane on Northern Boulevard, and DOT commits to conversations.
3:08:58 3 min 24 sec
Public Testimony
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams gives opening statement
Williams notes over 15,000 vehicle collisions and 90 deaths in 2026, says micromobility vehicles are involved in only 16% of injury collisions, and calls for a balanced approach.
3:12:22 2 min 28 sec
Q&A
Public Advocate Williams asks about speed enforcement technology
Williams asks how the city determines when e-bikes are speeding, and NYPD explains they use LIDAR and officer experience, but cannot assess maximum speed of a device.
3:14:50 22 sec
Procedure
Chair Abreu calls for a five-minute break
Abreu thanks the Public Advocate and announces a five-minute restroom break.
3:15:11 9 min 29 sec
Procedure
Hearing takes a break
The hearing is in recess, with staff asking attendees to keep noise down and take conversations to the rotunda.
3:24:40 35 sec
Procedure
Chair Abreu resumes the hearing
Abreu asks for quiet and resumes the hearing, waiting for council members to return.
3:25:15 1 min 59 sec
Q&A
Council Member Wilson asks DOT about sidewalk detection technology research
Carl Wilson asks what research informed DOT's determination that sidewalk detection technology is ineffective, and DOT says it is based on observation and industry conversations.
3:27:14 1 min 5 sec
Q&A
Council Member Wilson asks about benchmarks for sidewalk detection technology
Wilson asks what benchmarks DOT would need to see to consider the technology accurate, and DOT says the main concern is distinguishing between curbside bike lanes and sidewalks.
3:28:19 2 min 10 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks about JOCO sidewalk detection technology and support for legislation
Abreu mentions JOCO's sidewalk detection technology and asks if DOT would support legislation if the technology works, and DOT says they are meeting with JOCO and are open to it.
3:30:29 3 min 16 sec
Remarks
Council Member Phil Wong criticizes lack of enforcement and street design
Phil Wong says hearings and legislation mean nothing without enforcement, cites victims like Priscilla Locke and Teresa Valenti, and calls for serious enforcement and safer street design.
3:33:45 3 min 17 sec
Remarks
Council Member Vickie Paladino criticizes bike culture and lack of enforcement
Paladino says the city has allowed the bike industry to take over streets, criticizes lack of enforcement and accountability, and calls for pulling back on bike infrastructure.
3:37:02 3 min 36 sec
Q&A
Council Member Aldebol asks about underage riders and e-scooter companies
Shirley Aldebol says underage children are riding e-bikes and e-scooters unsafely without helmets, and asks what data or enforcement exists, and DOT says they are working on age verification.
3:40:39 2 min 57 sec
Remarks
Council Member Brooks-Powers introduces Intros 110 and 787
Selvena Brooks-Powers introduces Intro 110 expanding commercial bicycle laws to all electric devices, and Intro 787 requiring NYPD quarterly reporting on targeted traffic enforcement.
3:43:35 3 min 25 sec
Q&A
Council Member Brooks-Powers asks DOT about Intro 110 enforcement capacity
Brooks-Powers asks how DOT enforces existing commercial bicycle requirements and if it can extend to mopeds and motorcycles, and DOT says it supports the bill and will work on refinements.
3:47:00 6 min 17 sec
Q&A
Council Member Brooks-Powers asks NYPD about Intro 787 reporting
Brooks-Powers asks if NYPD can produce the quarterly reporting required by Intro 787, and NYPD says they have no objection but want to discuss reporting obligations.
3:53:17 1 min 20 sec
Q&A
Council Member Hanks asks for Staten Island data on injuries and seizures
Kamillah Hanks asks for data on e-bike, scooter, and moped injuries and seizures in Staten Island precincts, and NYPD says they will get back to her.
3:54:37 1 min 21 sec
Q&A
Council Member Hanks asks about Class 3 ban and trade-in access
Hanks asks how Staten Island workers would access the trade-in program and how DCWP would enforce the Class 3 ban against online sellers, and DCWP describes its enforcement strategy.
3:55:57 2 min 14 sec
Q&A
Council Member Hanks asks what the public can do to help enforcement
Hanks asks what the public and council can do to help with enforcement, especially regarding ATVs, and NYPD says they do targeted enforcement and want to work with her office.
3:58:11 1 min 32 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks DCWP about Local Law 15 and trips per hour
Abreu asks if DCWP has examined whether trips per hour per worker have increased since Local Law 15, and Levine says they need more data and support the legislation for trip-level data.
3:59:43 1 min 42 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks about Intro 1069 and trip-level data importance
Abreu asks why trip-level data is vital for understanding unsafe delivery times, and DOT says it is critical to correlate incentives with safety outcomes.
4:01:26 2 min 19 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks about Parks Department pilot program for e-bikes
Abreu asks about the Parks Department pilot allowing e-bikes on park drives, and DOT says they work with Parks and NYPD but defers to Parks on the pilot's future.
4:03:44 25 sec
Procedure
Deputy Chief Thomas Alps is sworn in
Deputy Chief Thomas Alps is administered the oath and states his name for the record.
4:04:09 2 min
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks DCWP about enforcement against retailers under Section 20-610
Abreu asks about the lenient penalty structure under Section 20-610, and DCWP says they are open to changing the first-time penalty structure and are seeing more compliance.
4:06:09 2 min 54 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks DCWP about enforcement under Section 20-762
Abreu asks why DCWP primarily charges under 20-610 despite its issues, and DCWP says they look at violations across the board and most enforcement is on the street.
4:09:03 1 min 53 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu asks DCWP about re-inspection policy
Abreu asks about DCWP's policy of returning to businesses after violations, and DCWP describes their escalation process including re-inspections and sealing orders.
4:10:57 4 min 21 sec
Q&A
Council Member Santosuosso asks NYPD about park enforcement
Kayla Santosuosso describes recurring issues with micromobility devices in parks, including a child hit by an e-bike, and asks how NYPD enforces in parks, and Deputy Chief Alps explains their approach.
4:15:17 2 min 23 sec
Q&A
Council Member Hanif asks DCWP and DOT about reforms for delivery workers
Hanif asks what reforms are underway to improve street safety and working conditions for delivery workers, and DCWP and DOT describe deactivation protections and the Sustainable Delivery Unit.
4:17:40 1 min 34 sec
Q&A
Council Member Hanif asks NYPD about interactions with delivery workers
Hanif asks how frequently delivery workers interact with officers and what prompts those encounters, and NYPD says enforcement is not tied to whether someone is a delivery worker.
4:19:13 9 sec
Procedure
Chair Abreu excuses the administration panel and calls a break
Abreu excuses the panel and announces a sharp three-minute break before public testimony.
4:19:22 2 min 29 sec
Procedure
Hearing prepares for public testimony
Staff ask attendees to find their seats and announce that the hearing will open for public testimony.
4:21:51 53 sec
Procedure
First public testimony panel is called
Staff call the first panel of public witnesses to the table.
4:22:44 2 min 6 sec
Public Testimony
Renee Baruch testifies about being run over by an e-bike
Renee Baruch describes being hospitalized for a week after being run over by an e-bike in 2023, and calls for passage of Priscilla's Law for accountability.
4:24:50 2 min 4 sec
Public Testimony
Wendy Peace testifies about her sister hit by an e-bike in Central Park
Wendy Peace reads a statement from her sister Jean Kotler's family, describing how Jean was hit from behind by an e-bike going the wrong way in Central Park and remains hospitalized.
4:26:55 2 min 31 sec
Public Testimony
Pamela Manasse testifies about being paralyzed by an e-vehicle
Pamela Manasse, co-founder of EVSA, describes being hit by an e-vehicle in 2022, suffering a traumatic brain injury and paralysis, and calls for Priscilla's Law.
4:29:26 2 min 42 sec
Public Testimony
Antonio Reynoso testifies on micromobility safety and car culture
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso notes that zero pedestrians have been killed by e-bikes this year, and argues the council should focus on ending car culture and regulating app companies.
4:32:08 2 min 6 sec
Public Testimony
Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives testifies
Ben Furnas says 17 New Yorkers have been killed on e-bikes or illegal devices this year, mostly by cars, and supports bills to get high-speed devices off streets and regulate delivery apps.
4:34:14 1 min 52 sec
Public Testimony
Jonathan Cohen of JOCO testifies on sidewalk detection and safe bikes
Jonathan Cohen, co-founder of JOCO, supports banning Class 3 e-bikes, the trade-in program, dynamometers, and sidewalk detection technology, and offers to demonstrate their sensor technology.
4:36:06 2 min 8 sec
Public Testimony
Alia Soomro of NYLCV testifies on e-mobility and safety
Alia Soomro says NYLCV supports safe and legal e-mobility devices to reduce emissions and congestion, and supports a multi-pronged approach including infrastructure and app accountability.
4:38:14 1 min 50 sec
Q&A
Speaker Menin questions JOCO on sidewalk tracking and rider accountability
Menin asks JOCO about their tracking technology for red lights and wrong-way riding, and Cohen says they are working on it and have a zero-tolerance policy with warnings and bans.
4:40:04 1 min 38 sec
Procedure
Panel is excused and next panel called
Abreu excuses the panel and calls the next set of public witnesses.
4:41:42 2 min 9 sec
Public Testimony
Janet Schroeder testifies on e-vehicle violence and inaccurate data
Janet Schroeder, director of EVSA, says DOT and NYPD injury stats are inaccurate, cites 147 EVSA victims with only 8 police reports, and calls for Priscilla's Law.
4:43:51 2 min 6 sec
Public Testimony
Andrew Fine testifies on e-bike deaths and need for licensing
Andrew Fine criticizes the long wait for public testimony, notes 17 e-bike rider deaths this year, and calls for licensing and registration to distinguish legal from illegal devices.
4:45:57 2 min 16 sec
Public Testimony
Robert Polchinski testifies about being struck by an e-bike
Robert Polchinski, 67, describes being struck by a fat-tired e-bike in Hudson River Park, suffering a broken arm, ribs, and leg, and says the offender was never held accountable.
4:48:13 2 min 1 sec
Public Testimony
Carol Wilson testifies about being hit by bikes twice
Carol Wilson describes being hit by a bike twice while crossing with the walk signal, suffering a skull fracture and concussion, and calls for Priscilla's Law to identify riders.
4:50:14 2 min 4 sec
Public Testimony
Patty Myers testifies about being struck by an e-bike and needing hip surgery
Patty Myers describes being struck by an e-bike in 2024, fracturing her hip and requiring two surgeries, and says the rider fled and could not be identified without a license plate.
4:52:18 2 min 6 sec
Public Testimony
Thomas Lowy testifies about being hit by an e-bike in Riverside Park
Thomas Lowy describes being hit from behind by a delivery e-bike in Riverside Park, breaking his clavicle and ribs, and calls for extending automobile insurance rules to e-bikes.
4:54:24 2 min 5 sec
Public Testimony
April Herms of Workers' Justice Project testifies on Class 3 ban and trade-in
April Herms supports removing unsafe devices but says banning Class 3 e-bikes without a feasible trade-in program will leave workers without legal devices, and proposes motor alterations instead.
4:56:29 2 min 9 sec
Public Testimony
Ligia Guallpa of Workers' Justice Project testifies on root causes
Ligia Guallpa says the package of bills does not address root causes like infrastructure, worker protections, and corporate accountability, and opposes Intros 2361, 2587, and 986.
4:58:38 1 min 40 sec
Public Testimony
Gustavo Ajche testifies against bills increasing enforcement on workers
Gustavo Ajche, a delivery worker for over 10 years, opposes Intros 2361, 2587, and 986, saying they will give NYPD more power to penalize workers and confiscate their tools.
5:00:18 1 min 52 sec
Public Testimony
Sidiki Soumahoro testifies against increased punishment for delivery workers
Sidiki Soumahoro, a delivery worker and organizer, opposes bills that increase punishment, and calls for safer e-bikes, secure parking, protected bike lanes, and delivery worker hubs.
5:02:09 2 min 4 sec
Public Testimony
Mohamed Riyadh testifies on pressure from delivery apps
Mohamed Riyadh describes being given multiple orders with impossible deadlines, leading to reduced on-time performance and deactivation, and asks the council to listen to delivery workers.
5:04:13 4 min 31 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu questions WJP on acceptable street enforcement
Abreu asks WJP what street enforcement they would accept, and Guallpa says enforcement is already happening and the problem is lack of infrastructure and algorithm pressure.
5:08:44 4 min 17 sec
Q&A
Council Member Hanif asks WJP what changes delivery companies should make
Hanif asks what changes delivery companies should be required to make, and Guallpa says they control routes, speed, hours, and deactivation, and need to be regulated.
5:13:01 1 min 59 sec
Public Testimony
Michael Sutherland of Open Plans testifies on e-micromobility policy
Michael Sutherland supports point-of-sale regulation and infrastructure, opposes banning Class 3 use, and discourages hyper-focusing on delivery workers as the primary issue.
5:15:00 1 min 55 sec
Public Testimony
Erica Sopha of Central Park Conservancy testifies on park safety
Erica Sopha says park visitors feel anxious due to speeding bikes and e-mobility devices, and calls for zero tolerance for illegal devices, routine enforcement, and better bike infrastructure.
5:16:54 2 min
Public Testimony
Josh Gold of Uber testifies on delivery app regulations
Josh Gold says Uber supports safety regulations but opposes disproportionate liability insurance mandates and overly prescriptive tracking, and calls for stronger enforcement of existing laws.
5:18:54 2 min 5 sec
Public Testimony
Ben Rosen of Pop Wheels testifies on battery fire crisis
Ben Rosen says battery fires are up 70% this year, many from non-structural causes and end-of-life batteries, and calls for mandated battery lifecycle management.
5:20:59 2 min 15 sec
Public Testimony
Juan Restrepo of Lime testifies on shared scooter safety
Juan Restrepo says Lime's shared scooters are capped at 15 mph, use geofencing, and have good safety records, and urges expansion of e-scooter share with clear safety metrics.
5:23:14 1 min 55 sec
Public Testimony
Abigail Jackson of Regional Plan Association testifies on e-bike definitions
Abigail Jackson says accurate definitions are key, many devices involved in fatalities are e-motos not e-bikes, and calls for promoting cycling while eliminating high-speed devices.
5:25:08 1 min 44 sec
Q&A
Chair Epstein questions Uber on delivery worker pressures
Epstein asks Uber about worker claims of being told to take illegal routes, and Gold says Uber does not pay more for speed or penalize for longer times, and supports banning the practice.
5:26:52 1 min 24 sec
Q&A
Chair Abreu questions Uber on app role in safety
Abreu asks if Uber recognizes the pressure on workers and can play a role in reducing safety impacts, and Gold says they can and support banning on-time rate penalties.
5:28:17 1 min 7 sec
Q&A
Council Member Brewer questions Uber on algorithms and banning practices
Brewer asks if algorithms are the place to start and how to ban the practice of setting minimum delivery times, and Gold suggests banning the practice outright rather than studying it.
5:29:24 3 min 26 sec
Q&A
Council Member Hanif questions Uber on time-length fraud and deactivation
Hanif asks how Uber defines and enforces time-length fraud, and Gold describes an example of a worker taking unnecessary bridges and says there is an appeals process.
5:32:50 1 min 57 sec
Public Testimony
Anna Humphrey of CIDNY testifies on delivery licensing and moped registration
Anna Humphrey supports Intro 950 for delivery service licensing and Intro 389 for moped registration verification, saying disabled pedestrians face hazards from reckless micromobility.
5:34:46 2 min 24 sec
Public Testimony
Christopher Schuyler of NYLPI testifies on disability access and data
Christopher Schuyler calls for including people with disabilities in e-bike policy, collecting data on disabled victims, and ensuring adaptive e-bikes are part of infrastructure design.
5:37:10 2 min
Public Testimony
Michael Ring testifies on disability, cycling, and car danger
Michael Ring, a disabled former cyclist, says he fears his children being hit by cars, not bikes, and calls for education and mutual respect rather than unenforceable punitive laws.
5:39:09 1 min 52 sec
Public Testimony
Lloyd Feng of AARP testifies on older adult pedestrian safety
Lloyd Feng says older adults account for 45% of pedestrian fatalities, supports Intros 124 and 787, and asks that e-bike policies consider older adults and people with disabilities.
5:41:02 15 min 55 sec
Public Testimony
Jean Ryan of Disabled in Action testifies about being hit by an e-biker
Jean Ryan describes being hit by an e-biker while crossing in her wheelchair, damaging her wheelchair, and calls for banning Class 3 e-bikes and requiring riders to follow rules.
5:56:57 2 min 5 sec
Public Testimony
Maxine DeSeta testifies on licensing and City Bike profits
Maxine DeSeta calls for licensing and registration of all micromobility vehicles, criticizes City Bike's profits and donations to Transportation Alternatives, and says the proposals are irrelevant without Priscilla's Law.
5:59:02 2 min 33 sec
Public Testimony
Susan Simon testifies on lack of accountability and Priscilla's Law
Susan Simon says 20 EVSA victims were forced to leave before testifying, criticizes the delay on Priscilla's Law, and argues that undocumented workers can get driver's licenses without ICE arrests.
6:01:35 2 min 7 sec
Public Testimony
Jacqueline Savage testifies on need for e-vehicle accountability
Jacqueline Savage, 77, says crossing streets has become terrifying due to e-vehicles, and calls for Priscilla's Law and banning e-vehicles from parks.
6:03:42 1 min 38 sec
Public Testimony
Elizabeth Chow testifies on personal accountability and parks
Elizabeth Chow says the bills under consideration will do little without personal accountability, and calls for Priscilla's Law and banning e-vehicles from parks.
6:05:20 2 min 7 sec
Public Testimony
Ron Wisniewski testifies on e-bike lobby and campaign contributions
Ron Wisniewski criticizes the influence of Transportation Alternatives and campaign contributions from Uber, and calls for Priscilla's Law to license, register, and insure e-vehicles.
6:07:27 2 min 11 sec
Public Testimony
Kathleen Conry testifies on need for equal accountability
Kathleen Conry says she has lived in Hell's Kitchen for 50 years and is still alive, and calls for all road users to obey the rules and for Priscilla's Law.
6:09:38 3 min 43 sec
Public Testimony
Julie Harvey testifies about being hit by a cyclist in Central Park
Julie Harvey describes being hit by a speeding cyclist in Central Park, suffering a head injury, and calls for laws to regulate and punish offenders, including Priscilla's Law.
6:13:20 2 min 9 sec
Public Testimony
Yadira Sanchez of Workers' Justice Project testifies against enforcement bills
Yadira Sanchez opposes Intros 2361, 2587, and 986, says delivery workers cannot afford safety due to app pressure, and calls for stronger just cause deactivation protections.
6:15:30 2 min 9 sec
Public Testimony
Abu Wakaaki testifies against police enforcement and confiscation
Abu Wakaaki, a delivery worker, opposes bills that increase police enforcement and bike confiscation, and calls for more protected bike lanes and safer infrastructure.
6:17:38 2 min 9 sec
Public Testimony
Unnamed delivery worker testifies against Uber and app pressure
A delivery worker says Uber gives false information and pressures workers to speed, leading to deactivations, and asks the city to hold apps accountable.
6:19:47 2 min 14 sec
Public Testimony
Ibrahim Ayalo testifies about deactivation and loss of income
Ibrahim Ayalo says his account was deactivated in September 2025 and he has been unable to work, and asks for help and solutions.
6:22:01 2 min 16 sec
Public Testimony
Cherno Mamadou Diallo testifies about deactivation and immigrant fears
Cherno Mamadou Diallo describes being deactivated by Uber Eats after a photo verification issue, and says enforcement bills could put immigrant workers at greater risk.
6:24:18 54 sec
Public Testimony
Fode Aisata Kamara testifies about deactivation after customer complaint
Fode Aisata Kamara says he was deactivated by DoorDash after one customer complaint despite 18 months of five-star work, and asks for help.
6:25:12 3 min 40 sec
Public Testimony
Yutiki Leon testifies about deactivation and family hardship
Yutiki Leon says he has been deactivated by DoorDash and has children to support, and expresses frustration with new app rules and lack of job security.
6:28:52 1 min 59 sec
Public Testimony
Vladimir Klali of NYIC testifies on enforcement and immigration fears
Vladimir Klali says NYPD enforcement is dangerous for immigrant communities, calls for DOT to be the enforcing agency, and opposes several bills including Intros 986, 2361, and 2587.
6:30:51 2 min 15 sec
Public Testimony
Daryl Reardon of CUNY testifies on delivery worker health study
Daryl Reardon presents findings that 53% of delivery workers report work-related injuries and 40% have severe psychological distress, and warns that nine bills could have unintended consequences.
6:33:05 2 min 12 sec
Public Testimony
Eric McClure of StreetsPAC testifies on four-point framework
Eric McClure proposes a four-point framework: 20 mph speed limit, stopping sale of illegal devices, holding delivery apps accountable, and improving street design.
6:35:17 2 min 7 sec
Public Testimony
Dharaj Ganjukanta (read by another) testifies for NYC DSA
The statement says most bills address individual behaviors while ignoring systemic issues, opposes bills that burden workers or expand police stops, and calls for infrastructure investment.
6:37:24 2 min 41 sec
Public Testimony
Gonzalo Mercado of NDLO N testifies on delivery worker concerns
Gonzalo Mercado says some proposals will adversely impact delivery workers through increased NYPD interactions and confiscations, and calls for regulating algorithms and creating a transition plan.
6:40:06 2 min
Public Testimony
Sarah O'Day testifies about being hit by a motorized bicycle
Sarah O'Day describes being hit by a motorized bicycle, requiring a hip replacement, and calls for licensing, insurance, and a lower speed limit than 20 mph.
6:42:05 2 min 21 sec
Public Testimony
Tirza Crisp testifies on EMS system strain
Tirza Crisp says EMTs and paramedics are subsidizing the public health system, and calls for competitive compensation and hospital offload time limits.
6:44:26 2 min 39 sec
Public Testimony
Amy Effet testifies on EMS staffing shortages and response times
Amy Effet, an EMT, describes a 45-minute response time to a mental health crisis due to staffing shortages, and urges the council to protect emergency medical infrastructure.
6:47:05 1 min 53 sec
Public Testimony
Gerardney Williams testifies on EMS and bike collision injuries
Gerardney Williams, a paramedic and veteran, says he has responded to many emergencies involving people hit by bikes, and calls for more ambulances and better response times.
6:48:58 4 min 22 sec
Public Testimony
Baron Johnson testifies on EMT and paramedic safety
Baron Johnson, a paramedic, asks who protects EMTs and paramedics when they are assaulted, and calls for support so they can go home safely.
6:53:20 2 min 9 sec
Public Testimony
Jareth Swayze of Upway testifies on illegal e-motos and Class 3 ban
Jareth Swayze says illegal e-motos capable of 50 mph are sold as e-bikes, and supports banning Class 3 e-bikes, Intro 988, and a funded trade-in program.
6:55:30 1 min 43 sec
Public Testimony
Ira Gershenhorn testifies on cycling, affordability, and infrastructure
Ira Gershenhorn, 74, says he relies on his bike for daily tasks, supports Intros 244, 988, and 950, and calls for infrastructure over registration laws.
6:57:12 2 min 15 sec
Public Testimony
Richard Easley testifies on lack of accountability for e-bike riders
Richard Easley says e-bike riders have become an elite class that cannot be held accountable, and calls for passage of Priscilla's Law and an end to campaign contributions from Transportation Alternatives.
6:59:27 2 min 7 sec
Public Testimony
Gorman Reilly of Civitas testifies on bike path signage
Gorman Reilly supports Intros 244, 988, 985A, and 950, and proposes an amendment to Intro 1066 to include signage on bike paths prohibiting high-speed devices and setting a 20 mph speed limit.
7:01:34 2 min 4 sec
Public Testimony
Sumana Harihareswara testifies on benefits of pedal-assist e-bikes
Sumana Harihareswara says street-legal e-bikes help her, a not-very-good cyclist, stop safely at intersections, and that 20 mph is plenty for sharing streets.
7:03:38 5 min 3 sec
Public Testimony
Chris Sanders of TA Manhattan testifies on e-bike safety and infrastructure
Chris Sanders supports Intros 244, 950, 985, 988, and 1004, and calls for a protected bike lane network and safe, low-speed e-bikes as the norm.
7:08:41 2 min 42 sec
Public Testimony
Tonette Rivera testifies about being hit by an e-bike while pregnant
Tonette Rivera describes being hit by an e-bike while 20 weeks pregnant, leading to premature birth, and calls for accountability and lower speed limits.
7:11:23 2 min 15 sec
Public Testimony
Christina Hansen testifies on need for enforcement and accountability
Christina Hansen, a City Bike member, says she has been in collisions with illegal Class 3 e-bikes, and calls for licensing, insurance, and enforcement of existing laws.
7:13:38 2 min 9 sec
Public Testimony
Charlton D'Souza testifies on helmet laws and corruption
Charlton D'Souza calls for mandatory helmets, lights, and safety vests for all bike riders, and criticizes app companies for contributing to politicians while people are dying.
7:15:47 2 min 1 sec
Public Testimony
Mary Ellen Vakris testifies on pedestrian safety and accountability
Mary Ellen Vakris says e-vehicles have made walking hazardous, and calls for Priscilla's Law and banning e-vehicles from parks.
7:17:47 2 min 2 sec
Public Testimony
Ellen Sandals testifies on harassment and need for accountability
Ellen Sandals says EVSA has warned the council for years, describes online harassment, and calls for Priscilla's Law and an end to bike lane expansion.
7:19:49 2 min 43 sec
Public Testimony
Ronald Colangelo testifies on lack of action and accountability
Ronald Colangelo describes almost being hit by e-bikes on the sidewalk, criticizes the council for not passing Priscilla's Law, and asks how many meetings are needed before action.
7:22:32 5 sec
Public Testimony
Sumana Harihareswara thanks the council
Sumana Harihareswara thanks the council.