US EditionNYC Proposes 15 MPH Speed Limit for E-Bikes, Faces Pushback
- On Wednesday, Mayor Eric Adams introduced a policy setting the maximum speed for electric bikes and scooters in New York City to 15 miles per hour to improve safety for pedestrians.
- Adams introduced this cap following rising complaints about reckless riders and while accusing the City Council of stalling broader delivery regulation efforts.
- The speed limit aligns with existing scooter rules and includes a proposal to create a Department of Sustainable Delivery to oversee apps, safety, and enforcement.
- Adams stated, "Enough is enough," and City Hall said the 15 mph limit will make streets safer despite critics highlighting enforcement challenges without registration or license plates.
- Delivery workers and immigrant advocates oppose heavy-handed enforcement, fearing income loss and questioning the rule’s effectiveness without regulatory and infrastructure reforms.
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NYC Proposes 15 MPH Speed Limit for E-Bikes, Faces Pushback
NEW YORK – Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a plan to cap e-bike and scooter speeds at 15 mph, aiming to improve pedestrian safety amid rising complaints about reckless riders. The new limit aligns with existing rules for stand-up scooters and replaces the current 25 mph cap for some e-bikes. Critics, including Councilmember Bob Holden and […]
It's official: NYC will impose a new 15 MPH speed limit on electric bikes
New York City officials are preparing to roll out a new speed limit for electric bikes – and it’s not exactly a green light. Under the newly announced plan, the city will soon set a 15 mph (25 km/h) speed cap for all e-bikes, as part of a broader crackdown aimed at addressing rising concerns about sidewalk safety, delivery rider behavior, and e-bike-related crashes. more…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is spearheading a campaign to impose a 15 mph (24.14 kph) speed limit on e-bikes, scooters, and electric scooters. Adams made the announcement late Wednesday, saying in a statement, “I’ve heard repeatedly from New Yorkers about how their safety—and that of their children—is being put at risk by the speed of e-bikes and e-scooters.” The typical speed limit for all vehicles on local streets is currently 25 mph.
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