GRIST- The ins and outs of e-scooters featuring LIME

Grist has provided an informative piece about the value of e-scooters. Its lengthy but reasoned and balanced. The same Trans Alt blather about being good for the environment is promoted by Lime CEO. Read it and consider. However without a responsible bike and micro transport culture its just more anarchy.***https://grist.org/transportation/8-years-into-americas-e-scooter-experiment-what-have-we-learned/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us

WPIX-What are New York's deadliest neighborhoods for pedestrians?

Well folks its most recently Queens but over the last ten years its Brooklyn. Reliably Trans Alt is represented as the statistical authority. No mention is made of the cycling crisis. How many of the fatalities were caused by the lack of a responsible bike culture. Same old twisted stuff. The politicians who have allowed this crisis to bubble and boil must have arms that look like they were primed with thalidamide.**************https://www.yahoo.com/news/nyc-deadliest-neighborhoods-pedestrians-191755859.html

WABC Pedro Rivera-Scooter Crime in Bronx

Pedro Rivera reports on two incidents involving scooter getaways in the Bronx. First in Mt. Eden-not the Garden of Eden- three men on a scooter shot and wounded a group of people and sped away. Next the NYPD stepped up pressure on illegal scooters and spooked a rider who sped away and crashed into a light post. Rider suffered fatal injuries. Had illegal license plates. May have been involved in the previous shooting.NYPD has confiscated 9500 scooters since Jan 1 24. Bronx substantial percentage.***It would have been preferable to establish and apply policies that would have curtailed the flagrant lawlessness that is rampant on the streets and sidewalks**25 years ago. The energy of the NYPD could have been coordinated with DOT and FDNY. A cooperative task force to promote public safety. Why wasn't this done?? Ask Transportation Alternatives. Ask former DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik Khan. Ask the Sophist in Chief Charles Komanoff. Ask visionary Mark Gorton.****************https://abc7ny.com/videoClip/14682296/

Kevin Duggan *Streetsblog* Charging Station Outside City Hall

A charging station to be installed in place of a vacant newstand outside City Hall. Sen. Schumer brought a million dollars. Los Deliveristas founders will be responsible for operating the facility. CB #1 quibbled with the design. The Upper West Side was against establishing a charging station on the 72nd St Broadway location.*********https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2024/04/17/landmarks-officials-green-light-delivery-worker-hub-outside-city-hall

ABC-Kemberly Richardson-Rogue bike shop busted.

Mr. Lu had been visited 4 times by the FDNY/NYPD. Had a load of uncertified batteries and other potentially dangerous equipment. The city finally cracked down. Lu arrested for reckless endagerment. Given the bail system or lack thereof he will likely be out and about his business toute suite. https://abc7ny.com/videoClip/14670698/

Yahoo News*** Millenials Heading West

Perhaps the thrill of rogue riding on the streets and sidewalks of New York is waning like a gibbous moon for millenials.They are packing up and taking off for locations that offer more for less.************* https://www.yahoo.com/news/where-millennials-headed-surprising-shift-145838901.html

Village Sun-Scott Stringer Mulling Run for Mayor

Stringer points out defects in the Adams administration policies and practices. This writer points out in the comments that Stringer was an eager cohort of Transportation Alternatives. The damage that is being done to the city by that collaboration is far greater than Stringer's alleged sexual harassment of a volunteer in a previous campaign.*** https://thevillagesun.com/scott-stringer-mulling-mayoral-run-vows-he-can-get-city-back-on-track

Village Sun-Editorial Michelle Herman-"Where Have All the Bicycles Gone?"

Michelle Herman was a principle writer of the Transportation Alternatives game plan back in the last century.While Charles "the sophist" Komanoff seemingly gloats at the current crisis of lawlessness, danger and damage to the New York quality of life-Ms Herman laments what micro moblity has done to the bike lanes that were supposed to promote safety for cyclists and pedestrians alike. Alas chaos prevails. Here is the insider's cry of regret and growing apprehension for her personal safety. We note repetitively that there was NO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY AND NO EFFORT TO ESTABLISH A RESPONSIBLE BIKE CULTURE. Read it and weep.********** https://thevillagesun.com/where-have-all-the-bicycles-gone

Village Sun-Editorial Against NON EIS Congestion Tax

Another cogent piece by Lincoln Anderson Architect of Village Sun. Fair and balanced analysis of the highly contested Congestion Tax brought about-calculated-by the mess generatged by Visionless vision zero. Blame where blame is due-Charles"Wrong on Nuclear Energy Wrong on Vision Zero" The Sophist Komanoff.**** https://thevillagesun.com/editorial-for-whom-the-congestion-pricing-tolls

Village Sun-Congestion Pricing Hits Roadblock Lincoln Anderson

An award winning caliber piece of community journalism with national implications about congestion pricing. Congestion Pricing has been an intermediate goal of the visionaries behind Transportation Alternatives. First create congestion with Vision Zero-bike lanes etc. Promote congestion tax. Lay the land for PlacemakingX. A grandiose and recklessly irresponsible sequence promoted by Charles "The Sophist" Komanoff. Mark" The Hedge Funder" Gorton and Ethan Kent.***** https://thevillagesun.com/highway-to-hell-or-heaven-congestion-pricing-hits-roadblocks

Pub Advocate Williams proproses Lithium Ion storage bags

Williams proposes supplying $20 storage bags for e-bike batteries as a way of controlling the devastation being wreaked by the unregistered unregulated use of e-bikes.$$$$$$$$$ https://advocate.nyc.gov/press/To-Prevent-Ebike-Battery-Fires-Public-Advocate-Calls-On-City-To-Purchase-And-Distribute-Fireproof-Battery-Stora

WIRED- Living in a City Without Cars

This piece takes a reasoned look into the process of reducing car traffic in urban areas. I would point out that with the increase in the use of electric cars the argument about pollution is less effective. Further in New York City the visionaires have zealously fought enforcement of the vehicular laws in contrast to successful cycling cultures in Europe. Further there was no environmental impact study conducted which might have front run the many deaths, accidents and near accidents which has budgeoned public safety and Big Apple quality of life.********https://www.wired.com/story/car-free-cities-opposition/?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us

John Dias CBS City to upgrade enforcement and education of Cycling/micro transport

Too little too late. The Adams administration claims it is increasing education by the DOT to improve the cycling/micro transport culture. The NYPD is said to be given the go ahead for enforcement. We'll see. What took so long? 24 years is enough to wreak havoc on public safety. No envoronmental impact study. No helmets(97% of cyclist fatalities due to NO HELMET) No enforcement. No coordinated effort to establish a responsible cycling culture. WHAT THE HELL DO YOU EXPECT? A bastardization of the European bike programs. To promote a congestion tax and push Placemeking X-The privatization of public space.************ https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/in-response-to-numerous-fatalities-new-york-city-launches-e-bike-safety-education-campaign/

ABC TV-The View Whoopi Goldberg Grill Gov Hochul on Congestion Pricing

Whoppi Goldberg spoke for most New Yorkers when she vehemently addressed Gov Hochul about the bike lanes creating congestion re congestion tax. Many of her friends left the city because they could no longer afford it. Those of you who read CARR know-then Mayor Bloomberg said he wanted NYC to be a "luxury destination." Behind the scheme of first create congestion then tax congestion-The zealots of Vision Zero-have PlaceMaking X in the weeds. Fred Kent was co-founder of Trans Alt along with the sophist in chief Charles Komanoff-This amounts to the privatization of public space. The whole irrational game has been fraught with lunacy-No environmental impact study. No enforcement to create a responsible bike culture. It has been a Trumplike exercise in arrogance and hubris. The quality of life has been bludgeoned. No ifs ands of buts.It has been a hypocritical exercise in a reckless disregard for public safety. Abject negligence for which Transportation Alternatives and the public officials who they arm twisted are responsible.********** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avX8xma1Ljk

Helmets.org 97% of bike fatalities-NO HELMET WORN

https://helmets.org/stats.htm

AM Metro-Brooklyn e-bike fatality

https://www.amny.com/news/cyclist-dies-after-losing-control-of-e-bike-in-brooklyn-nypd/

Village Sun E-bike charging station-Cooper Square

This is the first charging station in a high density e bike trafficking area. WHAT ABOUT PUBLIC SAFETY?**********https://thevillagesun.com/e-bike-battery-charging-pilot-program-launches-in-east-village

NYC Council**New laws governing lithium ion batteries

Spkr Adrienne Adams announces new laws designed to manage the scourge of lithium ion battery fires. **https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2024/02/city-council-approves-crackdown-lithium-ion-batteries/394550/

NYDaily News Brooklyn cyclist "doored"-fatally struck

A 64 year old cyclist was "doored" and run over. Pronounced dead at Bellevue Hospital. The NYDN negects to include facts like whether the cyclist was wearing a helmet. Although in this sad case it doesn't seem like it would have made a difference. That intersection and area has seen a lot of accidents. 8 involving cyclists. An environmental impact study might have noted that risk. Made recommendation.***** https://www.yahoo.com/news/brooklyn-bicyclist-dies-being-doored-192000344.html

Vision Zero lithium ion battery fire**WPIX**Harlem

I killed. 18 injured.************* Deadly Harlem fire that killed 1, injured 18 caused by lithium-ion battery: FDNY

NY Daily News: Maspeth Queens Box Truck fatally strikes cyclist

There is not much information provided. The driver stopped. The cylist expired in hospital. One thing of note-a cap is seen lying on the pavement. It would seem it belonged to the cyclist. Implies NO HELMET worn.*******https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/02/22/cyclist-fatally-struck-by-box-truck-driver-in-queens/

WNET Hoboken City Councilman **Deliverista for a Day

A Hoboken City Councilman-a Vison Zero advocate rode an e-bike to gain first hand experience. OF NOTE-a professional delivery agent is shown stating that enforcement would work. If he got a ticket he would tell fellow agents-and it would stop.*****https://www.njspotlightnews.org/video/hoboken-councilman-takes-to-the-streets-as-e-delivery-rider/

NYDaily News-New Agency Crack Down e-bike safety(?)

Dep Mayor Meeri Joshi talks about the prospects for a new agency or sub agency to deal with the e-bike scourge. In prior pieces no specific mention is made about enforcement.****https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/02/18/as-deaths-climb-nyc-mulls-e-bike-safety-crackdown-under-new-agency-planned-by-mayor-adams/

New York Magazine***Mark Gorton Trans Alt money bags exposed

More than 12 years ago I was misquoted in New York Magazine. I said the lawless conditions on the streets and sidewalks were "a KIND of terrorism." The writer-from Boston-was all about free wheeling two wheeling Trans Alt BS. They wanted an opposing point of view. They allowed him to misquote me. Well neighbors how times have changed. I offerred to write a piece for NYM a couple of times. I was willing to settle for this. Better late than never. Check this out.******* https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/mark-gorton-american-values-2024-election-rfk-jr.html

Village Sun:: OP ED Intro 758 must pass Maria Danzilo

Maria Danzilo of One City Rising a non partisan org makes cogent points in favor of public safety and the need to pass CM Holden's E-Bike regulating bill #758. Common sense ain't that common these days.**** https://thevillagesun.com/opinion-nyc-cannot-wait-any-longer-to-regulate-micro-mobility-vehicles

SOHO ALLIANCE-Hearings on Congestion Pricing

The MTA Congestion Pricing program, a toll for vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street, is set to go into effect later this year. Its goal is to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution, as well as raising funds for the MTA. Considering the inordinate number of vehicles traversing SoHo going to the Holland Tunnel, the program could have a significant effect on our neighborhood. However, it could present financial difficulties for local residents who require their vehicles for, say, medical appointments or work outside Manhattan. More information on the toll rate schedule here. Senator Brian Kavanagh is seeking to hear from his constituents on this subject and is hosting a meeting on it Thursday, February 15 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at BMCC TriBeCa Performing Arts Center, 199 Chambers Street near West Street. MTA officials will present their plan and there will be a Q&A with the public. Registration is required via https://bit.ly/mtainfosession The MTA will also be holding its own public hearings and comment sessions on Thursday, February 29 at 6pm, Friday, March 1 at 10am, Monday, March 4 at 10 am, and Monday March 4 at pm. Click here to register to attend in person or via Zoom at https://mta.zoom.us/j/82624594335 Sean Sweeney

Village Sun Interview::Mayor Adams on the public safety crisis-e-bikes etc.

Scofflaw e-bikes, micro-mobility vehicles As the newspaper did two months ago, The Village Sun once again queried Adams on what he plans to do about reckless riders of e-bikes, mopeds and micro-mobility vehicles. And, once again, he responded that’s always a hot topic at community meetings he attends all around the city. Speaking after Adams’s recent State of the City address — where the mayor announced creation of a new Department of Sustainable Delivery — Councilmember Robert Holden scoffed at Adams saying he is not familiar with his bill, which calls for licensing and registering all e-bikes. Adams, however, reiterated that he has still not read Holden’s bill, noting there are a lot of bills. Instead he favors one by Councilmember Gale Brewer that would require delivery apps to ensure the e-bike delivery workers complete a bicycle safety course designed by the Department of Transportation. Adams added that the new Department of Sustainable Delivery also would help the situation. But Holden just shrugged regarding the new department, saying nothing else matters unless all e-bikes are first licensed and registered. Adams also pointed the finger at consumers. “Part of the issue…post-COVID, everyone is getting everything delivered,” he said. “And so the same people who are saying, ‘We’re tired of these delivery bicyclists,’ they’re ordering on Amazon for toothpaste. Everything, we get delivered. So now we have to regulate without being heavy-handed, that’s the goal.” In addition to saying he supports Brewer’s bill, Adams also noted the city has removed “thousands of illegal mopeds and dirt bikes and other illegal micro-mobility vehicles from our streets.” “We’re not sitting on our hands,” he assured. “But everybody must play a role in how we regain control of our streets.”

New York City*** 268 Lithium Ion Battery Fires 2023*** NYC

2023 saw 268 fires caused by lithium ion battery fires in New York City 18 deaths. There were 2 fires last week.

Royal Flush-ing*** Congestion Pricing Pro and Con

Written by Jose Martinez. Comment by a concerned observer*** Comment** And of course, at no time does anyone question the folly of giving any additional funds to the MTA which has mismanaged both planning and funding its projects for years. Now Adams and the Queens council woman are now feeling the heat. I think it’s going down. The lawsuits, especially from NJ are significant. The whole plan was poorly thought out and implemented, and the arrogant policy wonks from TA at the DOT took their power for granted when they had already alienated a large part of the driving and non-driving public. No one really sees this as an improvement. And the financial situation has changed for the worse for most people, they have less tolerance, and there’s no real benefit for the average person. Does anyone believe that service is going to get better on the MTA? Stay tuned. And watch the slow train wreck this will be, even if it starts, it will be the next big issue point for the public for the next Mayor*** > > > Transit Bucks on the Line > > Lawsuits aimed at derailing congestion pricing are delaying $15 billion in long-planned improvements to the transit system, MTA officials warned this week. > > Subway signal upgrades on multiple lines, accessibility upgrades at 20 stations and the expansion of the Second Avenue Subway to East Harlem are among the key projects in the MTA’s capital program that are imperiled by legal challenges to the first-in-the-nation vehicle-tolling plan. > > Those projects would be funded by money raised by the congestion plan, which would put $15 tolls on motorists driving into the densest parts of Manhattan. The state legislature approved congestion pricing in 2019, but its rollout has been repeatedly delayed. > > “The future of these projects is on the line — $15 billion worth of our work is not able to get done or implemented or started up,” said Jamie Torres-Springer, president of MTA Construction and Development, at a public hearing Tuesday on the toll plan. > > The long-delayed effort to toll motorists driving south of 60th Street in Manhattan is facing several lawsuits that have been filed by politicians that include New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and Staten Island Borough President Vito Fosella. > > — Jose Martinez > > Royal Flush-ing > Virus-free.www.avast.com

WBGO-Scott Pringle reporting Daniel Harrison of Trans Alt "statistics"

As usual Trans Alt's stats are suspect.Also spun to make it seems like cyclists are being short changed. Hah! Authentic stats from emergency rooms visits are missing.According to NYC EVSA the visits are mounting. The accidents caused by cyclists and micro transport are at a crisis level. TA oversight? No Vision Zero has tunnel vision. Uses Trump like twisting of truth. Any group that was and remains against enforcement is not rational.**** https://www.wbgo.org/news/2024-02-07/traffic-fatalities-drop-16-in-10-years-of-vision-zero

New York Daily News Feb 2 24 Michael Garland FDNY EMS Response times-SLOWER

Andrew Ansboro Head of the Uniformed Firefighters Assoc cites statistics. Attributes the dilemma to a reduction of personnel and the fact that the bikes lanes and outdoor dining have "Screwed up" the ability of the EMS to negotiate the grid. How's that for calling a spade a spade? Would an environmental impact study have saved lives? Another example of a reckless disregard for public safety exhibited by the "visionless visionaries" of Vision Zero.Can AI cure hubris?******************* https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/02/02/fdny-and-nyu-form-ai-team-up-to-speed-up-response-times/

New York Daily News Vision Zero run down

Apparently 8 preceincts had better results in terms of cyclist safety. However it was the second deadliest year with 29 deaths. Further the article neglects to say how the results were obtained. Is it possible the NYPD undertook enforcement which promoted a safer cycling micro transport environment? There is NO SAFETY WITHOUT A RESPONSIBLE CYCLING CULTURE. And since Transportation Alternatives still calls for NO ENFORCEMENT this seems to be a NO WIN situation.**********https://www.yahoo.com/news/vision-zero-means-says-8-235900839.html

AM Metro NY Mayor proposes new Dept of Sustainable Delivery

Mayor Adams has tentatively taken action to "regain control of the streets" by proposing a new or sub department to handle various aspects of the chaos caused by the burgeoning use of micro transport vehicles. It remains to be seen how the administration intends to get a responsible micro transport culture established. The reason for the current crisis is the fact that Transportation Alternatives successfully opposed enforcement 24 years ago. In fact TA still clamors that enforcement is not an option" *****Oh you silly things!!***** https://www.amny.com/politics/state-of-the-city-adams-admin-seeks-to-launch-department-of-sustainable-delivery-to-regulate-micro-mobility/

Village Sun** Rogue Rider Accident Coma Victim

A woman -possible nurse-who was struck in September 23 has semi emerged from a coma after suffering traumatic brain injury on 38th St & Second Ave. https://thevillagesun.com/murray-hill-citi-bike-collision-victim-emerges-from-months-long-coma

Gothamist* Queens Blvd replaced by Atlantic Ave as Blvd of DEATH.

Vision Zero is now ten years old. Without an environmental impact study and having neglected to establish a responsible cycling micro transport culture the results of the zealotry are predictably erratic. The Gothamist looks into the improvement in safety on Queens Blvd and the opposite on Atlantic Ave.*** https://gothamist.com/news/after-10-years-of-vision-zero-nyc-has-a-new-boulevard-of-death?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=nypr-email&utm_campaign=Newsletter+-+Early+Addition+-+20240118&utm_term=First+headline&utm_id=295845&sfmc_id=72079751&utm_content=2024118&nypr_member=Unknown

FDNY Commissioner Kavanaugh in Wash DC-lithium battery bill.

The FDNY Commissioner is counselling Federal electeds about the danger of lithium batteries-which NYC knows all too well. She cautions that the danger could metastasize to electric cars.****Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh says so far federal lawmakers she's been meeting with are supportive of a bill that would ban the unregulated lithium ion batteries. "Even though these are already banned in New York City, they make their way in as you can imagine just like fireworks.

Pedestrians For Bike Safety announces "Slow Your Roll" Campaign

This presents both the first Slow Your Roll public event and Pedestrians For Bike Safety. Subject: Fwd: Slow Your Roll, Respect the Stroll! CM Bottcher Bike Safety Awareness Campaign Unveiling, 1/18 at 11am, West 23rd and Eighth Dear Members, District 3 Council Member Erik Bottcher is holding a press conference tomorrow morning at 11am in Chelsea (NW corner of W23rd & 8th Ave) to announce the launch of a new public awareness campaign called "Slow Your Roll, Respect The Stroll" urging riders to be mindful of pedestrians and practice safe riding. Full media advisory is below for your reference. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to JFeiner@council.nyc.gov and mention you are with PBS. Hope to see you there! Pedestrians for Bike Safety www.peds4bikesafety.org Pedestrians for Bike Safety | New York City Pedestrians for Bike Safety's mission is to promote pedestrian safety for those who live in, work in, and visit ...

Village Sun-Fly Orr artist hit by e-bike-art work

Fly Orr suffered a broken wrist and broken income when she was struck by a hit and run rogue e-biker. An all too frequent occurence. An artist now compelled to be ambidextrous she created a graphic message to the mayor. https://thevillagesun.com/owwwwww-artist-slammed-by-e-bike-tells-her-story-in-a-comic-with-a-special-message-for-the-mayor

Rep. Dan Goldman's position on "cycling" and how to manage.

***We see that the Congressman has transitioned from an aggressive attorney to a politician.*** Thank you for contacting my office and sharing your thoughts on electric and non-electric bikes. I appreciate you taking the time to reach out and value your opinion. New York City urgently needs to see a rapid transition to more sustainable and convenient transportation options. At the same time, we must make sure that these emerging options are properly regulated and ensure that cyclists and pedestrians have access to both affordable bikes and safe roads. As your representative in Congress, I am proud to have cosponsored, the Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment (E-BIKE) Act, which creates a tax rebate for 30 percent of the cost of a new electric bicycle, up to a $1,500 credit, for people purchasing e-bikes. I am also a cosponsor of the Safe Charging Electrical Bicycles and Scooters Act, which creates a grant program operated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) for local governments to construct safe charging stations for e-bikes and scooters in public spaces. While we work to increase the number of affordable, clean, transit options for New Yorkers, it’s also important that we mandate minimum safety standards for these vehicles. Unfortunately, lithium-ion battery fires, often caused by the batteries in electric bikes and scooters, have become a grave concern in New York City. While in 2020 there were only 44 fires caused by poorly made lithium-ion batteries, there were 220 fires in 2022. To combat these safety concerns, I led seven members of the New York City delegation in requesting the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) update their plans to hold battery manufacturers accountable if their products do not meet minimum battery safety standards. Additionally, I have cosponsored the Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act, which requires the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a final safety standard for rechargeable lithium-ion batteries used in personal mobility devices to protect against the risk of fires caused by such batteries. I will continue to work to ensure that New York cyclists are both protected and rewarded for their part in realizing a cleaner and safer community. I have also heard from many constituents, especially from seniors, the need for safe measures to prevent reckless driving from cyclists; particularly those with electric bikes on sidewalks and in parks. I work closely with our local police precincts to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and drivers are all following city regulations and are working together to foster safe streets in our neighborhoods. I encourage all constituents to visit their local police precinct’s community council meetings to highlight dangerous intersections. To make sure you stay up to date on my work to serve you and our community here in Congress, please sign up for my newsletter and follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

WNYW::Lithium Battery Fire Video

The battery ignited-smoked and exploded. Burned the building in two minutes. See it and believe it. https://www.yahoo.com/news/lithium-ion-battery-explodes-fire-000934263.html

Village Sun-Another e bike hit and run. Jan 1 24

Artist Fly Orr suffered a broken wrist when she was struck by a rogue e bike rider who fled the scene. She observes that some riders seem to be both smoking marijuana and absorbed in using a device while riding. A cause for distraction and accidents. Another blemish on the city's lamentable record of responsible enforcement of the laws. https://thevillagesun.com/not-right-hit-by-e-bike-artist-must-now-draw-left-handed