PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Patty Myers, Former Teacher and Volunteer, on E-bike Safety and Intro 606
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Patty Myers, a former teacher and current volunteer, testified in support of Intro 606 (Priscilla's Law) to regulate e-bikes. She shared her personal experience of being hit by an e-biker, resulting in serious injuries, and emphasized the need for e-bike registration and licensing to improve safety in New York City.
- Myers worked for 30 years in the Department of Education, including 22 years in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center for adolescents
- She was hit by an e-biker on September 9, 2024, resulting in a fractured hip requiring surgery
- Myers stressed the prevalence of e-bikers on sidewalks and their disregard for traffic rules
Patty Myers
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I wanna thank the council for holding this hearing today.
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My name is Patty Myers and I'm here to advocate for intro 606, Priscilla's Law, honor her beautiful life, Priscilla Loke Loke and speak on behalf of all the victims.
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I have lived in New York City for 20 years and I worked for the Department of Education as a teacher adviser for 30 years.
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Of those 30 years, 22, I spent in a drug alcohol rehabilitation center for adolescents.
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And to say and imply that the 606 law is racist really insults me.
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All my students were the same and I gave them the same love and help as I would anybody.
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After I retired, I volunteered at Lango Medical Center in a pediatric cancer care and I'm still a docent at, Museum at Eldridge Street on the Lower East Side.
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I've always loved the city and felt very safe.
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I would walk for miles and miles.
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To me, there was nothing better seeing all the sights and feeling the energy and spirit of fellow New Yorkers.
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All that changed on September 9, 2024.
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I was hit by an e biker.
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He did not stop.
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I had to be, transported by an ambulance.
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I had, fracture of the hip.
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I have a titanium rod and 2,
Seth Jacobson
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screws.
Patty Myers
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Now, 3 months later, I'm hobbling around with the cane.
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I'm trying my best to get around, but it's so difficult.
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The bike, the e bikers are everywhere.
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They're on the sidewalk.
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Just yesterday, I saw an e biker get out of the left lane just so he wouldn't have to wait to make a left at the red light.
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I am running out of time.
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I'm just pleading with you, please, to pass Priscilla's law, have all the e bikers registered and licensed.
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I can't understand why this has happened sooner.
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Thank you.
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Can I say one more thing?
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
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Actually, no.
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You can submit in writing.
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Sorry.
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Thank you.
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Alright.
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Next.
Patty Myers
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Thank you.
