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.
Thank you, Speaker Menon.
Since the legalization of certain e-bikes and e-scooters in 2020, the micromobility landscape in New York City has evolved considerably.
The number and variety of devices on our streets have grown, app-based delivery services have expanded, and the distinctions among street legal devices and illegal ones are not always clear to consumers, retailers, or enforcement agencies.
One thing is clear, though.
Motorized micromobility devices are here to stay.
But we need to integrate these devices more intentionally into our street design and our regulatory schemes if we want to avoid tragedies like the ones we saw far too many of this summer.