CITYWIDE — NEW YORK CITY MAYOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI on Wednesday announced the city will end criminal enforcement against e-bike riders and cyclists for low-level traffic offenses — such as disobeying a stop sign. Instead, violators will be issued the same civil summons as motorists get. The new policy begins March 27.
In addition, the city will expand safety training for e-bike and bicycle delivery workers, enhance Citi Bike safety features, work with the City Council to develop further safety measures, and strengthen accountability for app-based delivery companies. Mamdani noted that many third-party delivery app companies “incentivize dangerous riding” through unrealistic delivery times.
“By ending criminal summonses for low-level traffic offenses, we’re ensuring cyclists and e-bike riders — including those who deliver our food and groceries — are treated like others on the road,” Mamdani said in a release. “At the same time, we’re making our streets safer for everyone.”
The harsher policy applied to cyclists and e-bikers was begun under the Adams administration, Mamdani said.
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