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Ride Safe, Ride Right (E-Bike Safety Bill)

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Ends the sale of faster Class 3 / 25-mph e-bikes in New York City to reduce pedestrian and cyclist injuries, backed by Transportation Alternatives and Los Deliveristas Unidos.

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What it does

This bill would end the retail sale of Class 3 e-bikes — those capable of 25 mph — in New York City, targeting the higher speeds linked to pedestrian and cyclist injuries.

Key details:

  • Applies to new sales of Class 3 (25-mph) e-bikes citywide; lower-speed classes remain available
  • A related city rule capping e-bike speeds at 15 mph took effect October 2025

Support

  • Transportation Alternatives

    “Ending the sale of Class 3 e-bikes in NYC will reduce serious injuries to pedestrians, cyclists, and delivery workers — without penalizing the workers who depend on them.”

    transalt.org

  • Los Deliveristas Unidos

    “Safer e-bike rules protect our delivery workers and the communities we serve.”

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Timeline

Sep11

Introduced with 22 sponsors

New York City Council

Oct1Latest

Related 15-mph e-bike rule took effect

New York City Council

What's next
Filed
New York City Council
Governor
Signed into Law