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Council Member Brewer questions Commissioner Rodriguez on e-bike safety measures and data sharing

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4 min

Council Member Gale A. Brewer engages in a Q&A session with DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez, discussing various aspects of e-bike safety, regulation, and data sharing. Brewer inquires about support for state-level licensing, speed limits for e-bikes, mandatory data sharing from apps, and battery charging solutions.

  • Brewer mentions her bill (Intro 20 of 2024) requiring safety equipment and training for licensees
  • Discussion on potential speed limits for e-bikes, with Brewer suggesting 15 mph
  • Exploration of using app data to improve street safety and enforce rules
  • Conversation about battery swapping programs and efforts to replace old, unsafe e-bike batteries