New rules and regulations could be on the horizon for e-bikes, scooters and mopeds in New York City as the City Council takes up more than 20 proposals aimed at making city streets safer.<\/p>\n
The City Council is expected to hold a hearing Wednesday on the proposals following a series of fatal collisions.<\/p>\n
The measures represent one of the largest assortments of bills proposed on a single topic.<\/p>\n
Among the proposals is a push to ban e-bikes that can travel faster than 25 mph, along with tougher laws and enforcement against illegal bikes and vehicles.<\/p>\n
One of the issues city officials are looking to address involves motorized e-bike devices being purchased online by people who believe they are legal to ride in New York City when they are not.<\/p>\n
Several proposals also focus on delivery apps and their drivers.<\/p>\n
One measure would require delivery apps to carry liability insurance for crashes involving their workers.<\/p>\n
City Council Speaker Julie Menin has also discussed safety for pedestrians and riders on social media. Another proposal would require sidewalk detection devices on e-bikes that would force the bikes to slow down when they are being ridden off the street.<\/p>\n
So far this year, 20 bicyclists have been killed compared with the same period in 2025.<\/p>\n
Menin is expected to hold a news conference at 9 a.m. ahead of the City Council hearing scheduled for 10 a.m.<\/p>\n
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