PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Mary Ivanchoe, Member of the Public
4:19:41
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Mary Ivanchoe, a long-time New York City resident, testifies in support of Priscilla's law, emphasizing the need for e-bike regulation and accountability to improve pedestrian safety. She argues that the law is not discriminatory but aims to protect all city residents.
- Describes personal experiences of feeling unsafe due to e-bikes moving at high speeds in all directions, including on sidewalks
- Characterizes Priscilla's law as the first step towards accountability, countering opposition arguments that label it as red tape or discriminatory
- Asserts that the majority of New Yorkers want to see Priscilla's law enacted
Mary Ivanchoe
4:19:41
Thank you, chair, and to the council members who have stayed here with us to hear the people.
4:19:49
My name is Mary Ivanchoe.
4:19:50
I've lived in New York City for 47 years.
4:19:55
Like the majority of New Yorkers here, I don't feel safe.
4:20:00
Ebikes are moving at great speeds in all directions and those on the sidewalk coming from behind are frightening.
4:20:14
After several near misses, I constantly look behind to see if the coast is clear.
4:20:21
This is the state of our city today and not a standard for the greatest city in the world.
4:20:33
Priscilla's law is the first step towards accountability.
4:20:39
Those in opposition refer to Priscilla's law as red tape, an inconvenience, an unnecessary expense and go further to call it discriminatory.
4:20:58
Let's be clear.
4:21:00
Priscilla's law is for the protection of all drivers and all pedestrians and all people of color.
4:21:12
Priscilla's law, council members, is the foundation from which we will draw accountability.
4:21:23
It is what the majority of New Yorkers want to see enacted and we are standing by.
4:21:32
Thank you.
