Q&A
DOT's implementation plan and cost estimates for Intro 606
1:34:54
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Council Member Brooks-Powers inquires about DOT's plan to implement Intro 606, which would require licensing and registration of e-bikes. DOT officials explain the significant undertaking required, including:
- Creation of a new unit for licensing and registration
- Development of a new IT system similar to the DMV's
- Hiring of staff to process applications and renewals
- Extensive outreach to e-bike owners
- Estimated cost: $19 million in expenses and $6 million in capital over the first 4 years
- The requirement would apply to all e-bikes, including those used by services like Citibike
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
1:34:54
Going back to the legislation, just wanna spend a little bit of time on council member Holden's bill, intro number 606.
1:35:05
If it were to be enacted, how does DOT envision it implementing this bill?
Will Carry
1:35:15
Thank you, council member.
1:35:17
In order to implement this bill, the agency would need to set up, a new unit responsible for licensing and registration.
1:35:25
That would start with the creation of a new IT system, mirroring the kind of expansive IT systems that the New York State DMV currently has, as well as hiring of significant staff, to set up the procedures and processes, for processing applications and renewals, as well as doing a tremendous amount of outreach, to e bike owners, across the city to make them aware of these new requirements.
1:35:56
So it would be a significant undertaking.
1:35:59
As my colleague mentioned earlier, I believe over the 1st 4 years we would expect, that this would cost $19,000,000 in in expense and an an additional, $6,000,000 in capital.
Ydanis Rodriguez
1:36:13
And and, Jared, the requirement is for any ebike.
1:36:19
So it mean that Citibike, any other entity that provides service with ebike, they will also also be mandated to, whoever rent one of those bike also to be licensed.
