Daniel Solow
3:11:58
Good afternoon, everyone.
3:11:59
My name is Daniel Solo.
3:12:01
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.
3:12:15
I'm here today to speak, against or reject intro 606 and actually now support 1131.
3:12:22
I and, against them because they seek to implement a license registration program on all ebikes and e scooters.
3:12:31
Micro mobility, creates economic opportunity, expands access to our cultural institutions, and is a greener mode of transport than private cars and trucks.
3:12:42
Like many other communities in this city, Forest Hills and Community District 6 in Queens directly benefit from the recent growth of micro mobility.
3:12:51
Many of us are commuting to work, running errands, and enjoying the shops and cultural institutions.
3:12:58
The de facto mode of food delivery in New York City is by micro mobility and powered by an immigrant workforce.
3:13:04
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.
3:13:20
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.
3:13:28
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.
3:13:35
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.
3:13:48
Our immigrant neighbors are already stressed about the incoming Trump administration, promising mass deportations.
3:13:54
I ask the counts to please find street safety solutions that are data driven.
3:13:58
At a time when global temperatures I'll just quickly wrap up.
3:14:01
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.
3:14:13
E bikes reduce fossil fuel emissions and free up our roads for more diverse uses.
3:14:18
I ask you again, please have compassion and reject intro 606.
