New York City is launching a comprehensive e-bike safety campaign titled 'Get Smart Before You Start' in response to growing concerns over e-bike safety and regulation. The campaign, announced by the NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), aims to educate New Yorkers on the safe operation of e-bikes through a multi-platform marketing effort. This initiative follows the introduction of bills A9092 and A9114 by Assembly Member Jenifer Rajkumar, which require e-bikes to be registered at the State DMV, and mandate insurance and inspections for these vehicles. The legislation and campaign efforts come amidst increasing incidents involving e-bikes, including a fatal crash in Harlem, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced safety measures and public awareness. In addition to the DOT's campaign, the Public Advocate has called for the city to provide e-bike riders with fireproof battery storage bags to further ensure safety. Various stakeholders, including elected officials and advocacy groups, are actively working on enforcement, outreach, and education to make streets safer for all. The campaign 'Get Smart Before You Start' kicks off following a successful 2023 initiative in Fairfax County, Virginia, that led to a decrease in fatal crashes. Additionally, Bob Holden's Intro 606 has sparked debate by proposing licensing for nearly 100,000 New Yorkers who ride e-bikes.
New campaign aims to stop deadly e-bike crashes in NYC https://t.co/qlpiQVV6Qg
My office is working with local precincts on enforcement, advocacy groups on outreach + education, and elected colleagues on laws to make our streets safer. Today I introduced legislation related to mopeds to help hold business owners and riders more accountable. https://t.co/Oq8IqurcmH
Bob Holden wants to make it impossible to bike. Intro 606 would force nearly 100,000 New Yorkers who ride e-bikes — whether to take their kids to school, commute or pay their bills — to get licensed. We must stop this costly, ineffective idea. ➡️ https://t.co/sMaP7ixuly https://t.co/OjM1e1B8zF
E-bikes are an increasingly popular form of transportation in NYC, but they take some getting used to. We're launching "Get Smart Before You Start," a new multi-platform marketing campaign to educate New Yorkers on how to safely operate an e-bike. More: https://t.co/IZBU941A5l https://t.co/t297GTHrVu
Watch live as @NYPDTransport and @NYC_DOT unveil a new E-Bike public awareness and safety campaign. Watch below ⬇️ https://t.co/LJ44EFfiW0
Join us as we unveil our new e-bike public awareness campaign “Get Smart Before You Start” https://t.co/oRlrSrpxOd
Why is it so hard to understand why e-bike regulation, licensing , inspection and insurance is in everyone’s best interest, including people who ride these vehicles and non electric bikes? I know . It’s because groups like Transportation Alternatives and their big tech car and… https://t.co/TMfsxxfcbW
NYC Department of Transportation set to announce new e-bike safety campaign Following particularly deadly year for the devices — and one day after fatal e-bike crash in Harlem https://t.co/80owyn8KCZ
E-bike safety campaign 'Get Smart Before You Start' kicks off in New York City https://t.co/16tkPQ5wIK https://t.co/4d1ug3yehX
A campaign launched in 2023 to discourage dangerous driving ended up decreasing the number of fatal crashes in Fairfax County, Virginia, police say. Now, they are hoping to continue bettering roadway safety this year. https://t.co/jXkPn3hkF5
No surprise. Sara of @OpenPlans is using scare tactics to try and deflect from much-needed accountability when it comes to Ebike riders. These “advocates” don’t mention the necessity of rule-following or consequences as it relates to riders on two wheels. But the cars… https://t.co/xx3WxumWEs
“We must take immediate action to make New York City safer, and providing [e-bike] riders with both information and equipment is among the most direct ways we can act." On the Public Advocate's call for the city to purchase fireproof battery storage bags: https://t.co/NTLCv3QqeF
The people supporting these bills never show up for bike lanes, battery storage, on-street charging, rest stations, curtailing reckless driving, etc. They're trying to dissuade e-bikes entirely through punitive regulations. Safety for everyone is coming at their expense https://t.co/jdfIxOIVv2
NEW BILL ALERT! I introduced A9092 & A9114 to require e-bikes to get registered at the State DMV with license plates. They will also be required to get insurance and inspections. It is time to regulate e-bikes to make our streets safe for everyone and take dangerous batteries out… https://t.co/VzsvUKBmrc
What’s really scary are the repeat felons terrorizing innocent citizens all across the city. Additionally, it’s startling that two city pols are surrounded by special interests and @TransAlt paid “advocates.” Open your eyes @CMChiOsse @OsseChi @LincolnRestler https://t.co/gdqrMq7OWc https://t.co/j3pWKZnswr