AGENCY TESTIMONY
NYC DOT Commissioner Rodriguez Testifies on E-bike Legislation
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(NOTE: The beginning of this meeting's recording is not available, and Commissioner Rodriguez's is cut short.)
Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez of the NYC Department of Transportation testified on proposed legislation regarding e-bikes and micromobility. He expressed support for Intro 1131, which would create a task force to study street design and infrastructure improvements for e-bike safety, while suggesting broadening its scope.
- Rodriguez acknowledged concerns leading to the proposed legislation but did not explicitly support Intro 606 (licensing and registration of e-bikes)
- He recommended expanding the task force's scope to include regulations for new mobility modes, not just street design
- The Commissioner emphasized DOT's commitment to making the city safer for all road users
Ydanis Rodriguez
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Thank you, chair.
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As I said, we share the concern that lead to this legislation and look forward to future discussion with the council on a comprehensive legislative solution.
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Finally, on intro 1131, sponsored by chair Brooks Powers, this bill will create a task force to study proposed recommendations for street designs and infrastructure to enhance safety.
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We appreciate the council's sheer commitment to a comprehensive vision for ebikes and new macro mobility modes.
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To be even more effective, we encourage the council to broaden the scope of the task force to include plans for regulations of this mode of transportation rather than just a street design and infrastructure.
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We We support this legislation and would like to continue working with the council and other stakeholders on this on legislative solution.
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In conclusion, I would like to thank the council for the opportunity to testify before you today.
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Thank you for your continued partnership as we work to make this city safer for all road users.
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We will now be happy to answer any question.
