PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Member of Public on E-bike Safety and Priscilla's Law
6:30:12
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A member of the public testified in support of Priscilla's Law and Intro 606, expressing concerns about the safety hazards posed by e-bikes to pedestrians. The speaker emphasized the need for accountability and enforcement of traffic laws for e-vehicle riders and commercial delivery employers.
- The speaker, a former cyclist, now feels constantly threatened by e-bikes as a pedestrian
- They argue that e-bikes, not cars, have destroyed their quality of life and enjoyment of walking in the city
- The testimony highlights the urgency of addressing e-bike safety, calling it an "emergency" that requires immediate action from the City Council
UNKNOWN
6:30:12
Thank you for this opportunity to speak in support of Priscilla's Law.
6:30:18
I do not hold a grudge against bikes since 4 decades ago, way before the implementation of bike lanes, I rode my bicycle very frequently around this city.
6:30:33
These days, like every other pedestrian, I am constantly frazzled by ebikes.
6:30:41
Some riders show consideration, but many more do not.
6:30:47
Pedestrians don't know which is the one who will end up hurting us.
6:30:52
My friend got knocked over, I've had many close calls, and I'm on constant alert.
6:31:00
With my brittle bones, I fear a debilitating injury.
6:31:05
To the people who say cars are the problem, I say it's the ebikes, not the cars, that have destroyed my quality of life.
6:31:16
My pleasure in walking my own neighborhood, the East Village, and everywhere in the city has been ruined.
6:31:25
I think it's outrageous that this Wild West has been allowed to prevail.
6:31:31
Pedestrians getting knocked down and culprits writing off scot free.
6:31:37
Incredible.
6:31:38
I now tell my friends and relatives from elsewhere it is dangerous to set foot in New York.
6:31:47
It would be great if the city could accommodate all means of locomotion, but traffic safety rules have to be enforced.
6:31:57
You, the city council, have the responsibility to make e vehicle riders, and additionally the commercial delivery employers accountable to traffic laws.
6:32:10
This is an emergency.
6:32:13
Please pass intro 06.
UNKNOWN
6:32:15
Thank you.
