Eric Adams proposes 15 mph pace restrict on e-bikes amid security crackdown – NBC New York
In a bid to extend public security, Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday introduced his intention to implement a pace restrict on e-bikes in New York Metropolis.
The choice follows a current reported crackdown on bike riders throughout the 5 boroughs.
Adams made the announcement throughout a dwell interview with Information 4, and solely minutes earlier than the primary Democratic major debate, which he’s sitting out.
Adams, requested about public notion on public security, stated he had “breaking information” on that subject.
“We’ll decrease the pace restrict on those that are utilizing pedal-assist scooters, all these completely different autos which were in bike traces and on our streets, we’ll decrease the pace restrict to fifteen mph as a result of that is what’s security is all about, each facet of your life,” the mayor stated.
Adams made the choice to run on this yr’s election on the Unbiased poll, due to this fact skipping the Democratic major this June.
Information 4’s Natalie Pasquarella requested Adams which Democratic candidate he could be voting for and the way he’d rank his poll.
His response? There’s just one candidate for mayor he would vote for: himself.
