Former DOT Official Says NYC's 15 MPH E-Bike Speed Limit Will Risk Lives

Former DOT official says NYC's 15 MPH e-bike speed limit will risk lives

If Mayor Adams gets his way, New York City will institute a new speed limit on electric bicycles, reducing the cap to just 15 mph (24.1 km/h) from the previous e-bike speed limit of 25 mph (40 km/h). It’s a move that is ostensibly meant to protect New Yorkers, but which experts have said will actually result in risking more lives. more…

Former DOT Official Claims Proposed NYC Speed Limit For E-Bikes Will Result In Riders Getting Run Over - AutoSpies Auto News

Former DOT Official Claims Proposed NYC Speed Limit For E-Bikes Will Result In Riders Getting Run Over

Former DOT official says NYC’s 15 MPH e-bike speed limit will risk lives

If Mayor Adams gets his way, New York City will institute a new speed limit on electric bicycles, reducing the cap to just 15 mph (24.1 km/h) from the previous e-bike speed limit of 25 mph (40 km/h). It's a move that is ostensibly meant to protect New Yorkers, but which experts have said will actually result in risking more lives. more . . .