Chair Abreu clarifies terminology for micromobility devices

Thank you, Speaker Menon.

I want to just make a note on terminology.

Before we begin with questions, I want to say a bit about terminology.

This is a complex regulatory space with...

A mess of terms.

So I'm hoping this will help ensure we're all on the same page before we dive in further.

I'll be using the catch-all term motorized micromobility device to refer to any motorized bike, scooter, hoverboard, or other device that is not a moped or motorcycle.

I'll be referring to e-bikes that are currently legal to sell and operate in New York City as street legal e-bikes.

That includes properly certified Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 bikes.

I'll be referring to e-scooters that are currently legal to sell and operate in New York City as street legal e-scooters.

These are stand-up or sit-down scooters that meet state and city speed, weight, and certification requirements.

I'll be using the term motorized scooter to refer to any motorized micromobility device that is not legal for whatever reason.

This includes e-motos, illegal e-bikes, or any illegal micromobility device.

And I'd like to make a request of all of us here today to please be clear and as precise as possible when describing these device categories, especially when sharing statistics or other data.

I know it's challenging and at times that term can be confusing, but let's all try our best.