New York City concluded 2023 with its safest year for pedestrians since record-keeping began 114 years ago, recording 101 deaths among its 8.5 million residents. This achievement coincides with the city embracing the e-bike boom, which has proven less hazardous for pedestrians than initially feared. Additionally, NYC has introduced e-cargo bikes, along with new safety standards aimed at making deliveries safer and reducing traffic congestion by limiting large truck use. A notable initiative includes the establishment of a first-in-the-nation Deliverista Hub at City Hall Park, supported by NYC Parks, to aid app delivery workers by providing battery charging stations.
New York is as safe as it's ever been for pedestrians — but as always, be careful not to get clocked in the face https://t.co/p56tLMBRO3 via @opinion
Coming to a street near you! @NYC_DOT has unveiled new rules allowing electric cargo bikes in New York City. These bikes are sustainable ways to make deliveries and reduce traffic congestion. Learn more: https://t.co/FSf4Sr4DEl
E-Cargo bikes are the future of deliveries! Today we announced that we've authorized the use of e-cargo bikes on our streets & established key safety standards including new rules designed to make deliveries safer & more sustainable by reducing the number of large trucks in NYC. https://t.co/YydIUPBzDD
New York City's e-bike boom isn't as dangerous for pedestrians as everyone thought, @foxjust says https://t.co/w5KKBHNcou via @opinion
New York City's e-bike boom isn't as dangerous for pedestrians as everyone thought, @foxjust says https://t.co/ubTN6ILJfj
HAPPENING TODAY! So excited that our vision for a Deliverista Hub at City Hall Park will go before Community Board 1! With support from NYC Parks, this first-in-the-nation hub will protect app delivery workers + provide battery charging stations for the e-biking community (1/3) https://t.co/Sc92Swf7GW
“…the largest city in the US ended 2023 with its safest year for pedestrians since record-keeping began 114 years ago, with 101 deaths for a metropolis of 8.5 million people.” https://t.co/h4DEoi5cTn