PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Daniel Solow from Central Queens Micro Mobility on E-bike Regulation
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Daniel Solow, representing Central Queens Micro Mobility, testified against Intro 606 and in support of Intro 1131, emphasizing the benefits of micro mobility and opposing licensing and registration requirements for e-bikes and e-scooters. He highlighted the economic and environmental advantages of micro mobility while expressing concerns about potential negative impacts on immigrant communities.
- Argued that micro mobility creates economic opportunities, expands access to cultural institutions, and is environmentally friendly
- Warned that Intro 606 could lead to increased negative police interactions with Black and Brown New Yorkers
- Urged the council to find data-driven street safety solutions and expand micro mobility to address climate change concerns
Daniel Solow
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Alright.
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Can you hear me?
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Okay.
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Good afternoon, everyone.
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My name is Daniel Solo.
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I'm, here today to speak on behalf of, my friends and family in Queens and also Central Queens Micro Mobility, which is, supporting this mode of transportation.
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I'm here today to speak, against or reject intro 606 and actually now support 1131.
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I and, against them because they seek to implement a license registration program on all ebikes and e scooters.
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Micro mobility, creates economic opportunity, expands access to our cultural institutions, and is a greener mode of transport than private cars and trucks.
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Like many other communities in this city, Forest Hills and Community District 6 in Queens directly benefit from the recent growth of micro mobility.
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Many of us are commuting to work, running errands, and enjoying the shops and cultural institutions.
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The de facto mode of food delivery in New York City is by micro mobility and powered by an immigrant workforce.
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I'm confident many of us here, today at some point this week use one of these delivery services, Uber, DoorDash, to, to enjoy a hot meal at home or at work, especially when the weather wasn't so good.
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Food delivery today mirrors the story of so many of our ancestors who have worked hard in dangerous jobs to be able to provide for their families.
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We all benefit from their hard work, so let's send a clear message that we don't wanna create additional barriers to them entering the workforce.
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While the authors of 606 claim to be proponents of street safety, the reality is that it will be a catalyst for increased negative police interactions with, brown and black New Yorkers, leading to more stress and anxiety in these communities.
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Our immigrant neighbors are already stressed about the incoming Trump administration, promising mass deportations.
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I ask the counts to please find street safety solutions that are data driven.
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At a time when global temperatures I'll just quickly wrap up.
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At a time when global temperatures across the planet are reaching dangerous levels and flooding is a reality for more New Yorkers, especially in, council member Holden's district, we should expand micro mobility, not the other way around.
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E bikes reduce fossil fuel emissions and free up our roads for more diverse uses.
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I ask you again, please have compassion and reject intro 606.
