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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Mary Ivanchoe, Member of the Public

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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.

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