AM/NY Op-Ed Amazon Two Day Shipping dangerous "Last Mile delivery center"-culprits

An Op-Ed by CMs Tiffany Caban, Alexa Aviles & Theodore Moore of ALIIGN make cogent points about the Last Mile delivery centers spawned by Amazon under different names. Endangering the workers-clad in Amazon vests but not Amazon emloyees in the streets and the neighborhoods where the centers are located. The CMs have introduced 2 bills to address issues. First is "to crack down" on the pollution facilities dump into the air". The second "The Delivery Protection Act" requires companies to directly employ drivers and warehouse workers. Protect them from retaliation and ensure safety on the job. Clearly tech has run amuck. Big tech has caused a radical and dangerous imbalance in wealth distribution and the trickle down effect is exploitation and damage to quality of life.****https://www.amny.com/news/op-ed-amazon-nyc-two-day-shipping/

AM/NY Delivery Apps Make Agents Jobs disappear** Oct 13,25

Delivery Agents were protesting their digital rejection from companies including Uber Eats, Grub Hub & Door Dash. They claim unavoidable delays prevented them from complying with expeditious delivery schedules and were unfairly and summarily jettisoned from the job. They want the City Council to pass Intro 1132 that would prevent the companies from "deactivating" the couriers with just cause and notice. "Algorithmic firings."*** https://www.amny.com/news/app-deliveristas-job-vanished-deactivation/

Delivery Apps seek city subsidies. Outgoing Mayor Adams on board

While a large-scale subsidy from NYC has not been implemented for general operation, there are specific subsidy programs, and discussions are ongoing about future public funding. Mayor Adams has expressed a desire to subsidize the service for low-income New Yorkers, while legislation has been proposed to make the service more affordable for students and older adults. Currently, Citi Bike is primarily supported by sponsorships, advertisements, and membership fees, but it does receive some public support through programs like the $5-a-month Reduced Fare program for NYCHA residents and SNAP recipients, and by receiving street and sidewalk space for stations. Existing and proposed public support Reduced Fare Program: A program currently offers memberships for $5 per month to NYCHA residents and SNAP recipients. Potential for Future Subsidies: Mayor Adams has stated a desire to find a way to subsidize Citi Bike for low-income New Yorkers, though specific details haven't been finalized. Legislative Proposals: New York City Council members have introduced legislation to expand access and affordability, including proposals for lower prices for students and older adults. Current funding model Public Funding is Limited: Unlike other mass transit in the city, the Citi Bike system has historically relied on its own revenue streams, not public subsidies for daily operations. Revenue Sources: Citi Bike's revenue comes from sponsorships (like Citibank), advertisements, and membership and usage fees. Public Support is Indirect: The city's main contribution to the system has been providing the public land for stations. Arguments for public funding Affordability: Proponents argue that public funding is necessary to make the service more affordable and accessible to all New Yorkers. Expansion: Public funds could help expand service to currently underserved areas, such as Staten Island and parts of the outer boroughs. Equitable Access: Subsidies could ensure that the service is accessible to lower-income individuals and those on fixed incomes. Riding Forward: Overhauling Citi Bike's Contract for Better ... Nov 15, 2023 — Following a feasibility study by the Department of City Planning, the City issued a request for proposals for bikeshar... NYC.gov City Bike Discounts - NYC.gov GetCoveredNYC Resources. Tenant Support Resources. Home Support Unit Resources. Additional City Resources. City Bike Discounts. In... NYC.gov If Free Buses Aren't Wise, What About Cheaper Citi Bikes? Apr 23, 2025 — That changed last fall, when Brooklyn Councilmembers Chi Ossé and Lincoln Restler introduced legislation to cap Citi B... Vital City Show all

NYC Woman fatally struck by e-bike carrying 2

60 year old woman got off a bus near the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Fatally struck by e-bike carrying a 39 year old driver and 41 yr old passenger. She perished at Brooklyn Methodist. 2 men in stable condition.******* https://nypost.com/2025/10/06/us-news/woman-60-killed-after-e-bike-strikes-her-near-brooklyn-navy-yard-nypd/

New Jersey showing how-e-bikes**NBC News

New Jersey is implementing stricter e-bike regulations and enforcement following a rise in accidents, including fatal crashes involving teenagers . Proposed statewide legislation, expected in October 2025, includes age restrictions, registration, and insurance requirements for faster e-bikes. Local municipalities like Florham Park, Hoboken, and others have also enacted or increased enforcement of their own rules throughout 2025 in response to safety concerns. Read more at NBC New York****https://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/news/local/teens-e-bike-death-a-wake-up-call-to-safety-concerns-at-the-jersey-shore/6348795/

Mayor's Office-**E-bike speed limit 15 mph as of Oct 24 25

This came shortly before outgoing Mayor Eric Adams announced he was withdrawing from the race. Alas. Well since he so far has refused to endorse "disgraced" former Governor Cuomo he won't become Ambassador to Saudi Arabia-another quid pro quo bone thrown out as an inducement by Trump Tower empressario Donald Trump. Well we pubic safety advocates look forward to seeing former Mayor Adams pedaling a public bike attempting to haul in rogue e-bikers to hand them a violation. How safe we will be********************Set a speed limit for e-bikes and e-scooters – Effective October 24, e-bikes and e-scooters will be prohibited from traveling faster than 15 MPH in New York City. By keeping our promise and implementing this rule, we’re enhancing public safety for all New Yorkers on our streets and mirroring best safety practices from around the world.**************

EVSA rally to protest Central Park takeover for E-bikes

To: NYC · Sun, Sep 28 at 11:12 AM Message Body HELLO EVSA SUPERSTARS! IT IS TIME TO RALLY! Please join us on.. Thursday Oct 9 at Noon outside 717 5th Ave (Entrance on E 55th street right around corner of 717 5th Ave). NYC PUBLIC Parks have been sold to Lyft/Citibike, bike lobby (Transportation Alternatives), delivery apps, big tech and big real estate. Yes-Central Park Conservancy, DOT, Mayor and half of our electeds have put money over safety and sold out to the lobbyists! This is why there is a dangerous and deadly redesign of Central Park's drives, which now prioritizes fast transportation of Citibike riders and delivery riders OVER pedestrians and runners with and without disabilities, and traditional cyclists and dogs. We see a huge increase in accidents since the redesign. The fact that red lights and Accessible Pedestrian Buttons (APS) have been removed and the drive itself has twice the room for cyclists than walkers and runners is reprehensible. What statistic can measure the decrease in our Quality of Life? None. WE know it and speak up about it! CPC's CEO Betsy Smith, the Mayor and half our electeds speak out against horse carraiges and how they should be replaced by e-carriages, but have NEVER spoken out against e-vehicles in Central Park! We ask ....WHY? CPC told us time and time again " We can't give an opinion on prohibiting anything from Central Park, but then they did. They lied. We ask...Why? (We know why) We must stand up and fight against the lies and hypocrisy and all the "dirty sell-out" money that is ruining Central Park, all NYC Parks, and fight for SAFETY, transparency, demand new CPC and DOT leadership and 0060-2024. PLEASE JOIN US ANE TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW! FLYERS COMING SOON! Thank you! Janet 💜

AUTOMATIC CUTOFF E-BIKE BATTERY CHARGER-AI

https://letrigo.com/blogs/news/ebike-battery-timer*** The link connects to a rundown of what and how an automatic cutoff e-bike battery chaeger works.Such a charger costs about $65.00. It does not come as a standard unit with most e-bikes. However the automatic cutoff could have prevented all the explosions and fiery inferno's that have devastated numerous New York City buildings and incinerated human lives. This seems like a no brainer to become mandatory. A bill in the City Council should have bi-partisan support. Perhaps the city can arrange bulk purchases to reduce cost. However if you can't afford a cutoff battery-you can't afford an e-bike.***https://letrigo.com/blogs/news/ebike-battery-timer

EVSA campaign against Bill 1138-Universal Daylight

This would clear 20 feet of parking from every corner of every intersection to allow better eyesight for e-bikes. It would hypothetically cut 3 billion from the parking revenue. DOT says it would be likely to cause more accidents. Several CM s have voted for it. The request was to ask them to vacate their vote. Many others had not yet voted. Request was to contact and ask them to oppose 1138. office of CM ERIC DINOWITZ of the Bronx replied and stated they opposed 1138 and would not sign. Transportation Alternatives in the mission statement said it was trying to drive the motorvehicle from the city. The delivery corps are driving for exploitation and profit at all costs. Former DOT Commissioner J Sadik Khan said "It's good for real estate" Mark Gorton-principle funder of TA is an ardent backer of Health Sec Robert F Kennedy Jr. Charles Komanoff was vociferous opponent of nuclear energy. Reversed course.Sophist in chief-wrong on nuclear energy- Wrong on Vision Zero. No environmental impact study. No enforcement. No concern for public safety-responsible bike culture. This is a version of Trumpian politics. Ego gratification at all costs.**************** Hello EVSA SUPERSTARS! We can stop this horrible Daylighting Bill 1138 from passing! We truly can! Transportation Alternatives (wealthy bike lobby that wants no regulation or safety protocols for e vehicles of any kind) lobbied TODAY at City Hall for their UNIVERSAL DAYLIGHTING BILL- 1138 which removes 20 feet of parking at every corner of every intersection in NYC so that "e bikers can see better" and creates the space for them to cut corners and plow into pedestrians. 26 of 51 ( exactly half) Council Members have signed! We must get some of them off of this bill and keep the rest from signing! ***************

Personal-Letter to former FDNY & current NYPD Commissioner Tisch **Cut off chargers for lithium ion e-bike batteries.

Commissioner Tisch-As the former head of the FDNY you are uniquely positioned to appreciate the value of regulating the chargers for the lithium-e-bike batteries. If regulated it prevents overheating and explosions. Fires & deaths-and FDNY grief. Please let me know how we can be helpful furthering this policy. In gratitude- Jack Brown Coalition Against Rogue Riding ***Cut off chargers cost about $65.00. Don't normally come with e-bike. If you can't afford a cut off charger-you can't afford an e-bike. Should be mandatory with point of sale. In addition to registration & license. Priscilla's Law. Anyone found to have caused damage from charging a non- cutoff charger should be liable for damages and possible jail time.

AMNY Solve the e-bike prob?Stop Selling Fast Ones

Council Member Chrystal Hudson has come up with the miracle cure for e-bike mayhem. Don't sell fast ones. Limit the speed to 20 miles per. Gee Crystal-why didn't someone else think of that? Is it because you're the head of the geriatric committee? Or is it that technology isn't really the answer? First-I sat behind a judge at an EVSA event. He said that Transportation Alternatives can walk into any Council Member office -give them $10,000 and get any bill passed it wants-Note the pronoun.Euphemistically call that undue influence. Second and most importatntly limiting speed doesn't mean that the rider will obey the law. A responsible bike culture and rational "visionaries" would have worked long and hard to establish a law abiding riding public. Not reckless indifference to public safety zealotry.Both creating an environment of ongoing jeopardy and screwing the NYPD. Try again Chrystal.****************https://www.amny.com/opinion/solve-e-bike-problem-stop-selling-fast-ones/

AM NY Queens E-bike slams opening Mercedes door.

An e-biker in Queens slammed into the opened door of a Mercedes. The biker was thrown to the pavement. Fatally struck. Traumatic head injuries. No mention of whether the biker was wearing a helmet. Let's face it-the reckless disregard of the city administrations starting with oligarch Michael Bloomberg to establish a responsible bike-micro transport culture has had numerous fatal repercussions. Countless injuries and too many close calls to count. Transportation Alternatives has wielded undue influence. Thwarting enforcement by the NYPD. Enforcement being the backbone of a public safety friendly bike culture. Simultaneously undermining the NYPD. How's that for hubris Advocates of zealotry rejoice.Mark Gorton-a fullthroated and deep pocketed backer of Robert Kennedy Jr. for President is a principle funder of TA. Charles Komanoff a notable narcissist and self promoter is the sophist in chief. A plethora of armtwisting and fake news by TA has compromised the elected public officials. The public has been taken for a ride. The quality of life bludgeoned. It can be rectified-but 25 years late. ***************https://www.amny.com/nyc-transit/queens-e-bike-collisions-citywide-09072025/

AMNY** Aug 13/25 NYC wants Lyft to ID riders prevent under 16 miscreants

Randy Mastro has formally requested that Lyft-partner in Citigroups Citibike require ID from potential riders. This to prevent-or try-riders under 16 from freewheeling and stealing on Citi e-bikes. In the opinion of a knowledgeable public safety advocate Mastro is doing what Mayor Adams should have been doing for 3 years. Another PS advocate claims Adams wants to subsidize Citi bike. Adams polling at 7% in the upcoming election. He'd better push it-to get the campaign contribution Sweet deal for the corps all the way back to Bloomberg admonistration. https://www.amny.com/nyc-transit/city-asks-lyft-to-require-id-for-citi-bike-e-bikes-to-curb-underage-riders/

AMNY Aug 4 25 Queens E-Biker fatally struck by SUV

55 year old e-biker fatally struck by 62 year old SUV driving female. .Hollis Court Boulevard & 50th St. Of particular interest in this article is the mention that the mayor recently proposed new rules for moped and e-bike delivery agents working for food delivery companies. Moreover Priscilla's Law advocates Electric Vehicle Safety Alliance concludes the piece referencing its call for all e-veicles to be registered with the DOT-NOT ONLY those affiliated with app companies. Progress folks**E-BIKE COLLISIONS UP 25% this year.** OOOPS..*****https://www.amny.com/news/e-bike-rider-queens-fatally-struck-collision/

USA TODAY- Blast of accidents involving scooters

Very thorough aritcle detailing the explosion of accidents invovling scooters. Primarily e-scooters. Seen as low risk they actually generate a far higher number of accidents than e-bikes. Same lax situation. No enforcment. No protective helmets.**************https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/08/04/e-scooter-safety/85347698007/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

Personal Experience--Astor Place** High Noon 7/30/25

While crossing LaFayette St just past the moving sculpture N of the Public Theater- A man with grey hair-tee shirt-jeans just ahead of me. A man on a e-bike was running at the usual race time uptown. As the delivery agent approached he rang the bike bell. Immediately the man ahead of me turned-croached-and growled with a visceral antipathy that was as much menace as frustration. Right from the gut. 25 years of being victims in our own skin and streets. "This all started with Bloomberg." The bike had passed behind us. "You got that right." One gray head to another. While I'm at it-It was Bloomberg who responded to the irrational armtwisting of Charles Komanoff to withhold enforcement by the NYPD on rogue cyclists. Money Mike wanted to attract the digital industry. Mission accomplished. Great swaths of the westside were bought and developed by the teck oligarhs. Gorgo enforcement-the backbone of a responsible bike culture-to accommodate the preference of tech employees to cycle. Yes it did begin with the zealotry of TA and the complicity of Bloomberg As Jeenaette Sadik Khan said at the Rudin Center "It's good for real estate. How much of the west side might Bloomberg enterprises have owned? Bloomberg said he wanted to increase the density of the city to 12 illion residents. Want NYC to be a "luxury destination." Does that include the savaging of the quality of public safety and quality of life? When your self worth is focussed of making money and feeling important by giving it-stratically away-some thing are simply collateral damage.

WPIX** Senior Citizen cyclist Hit & Run driver 21

2nd Ave & 15th St. Lower East Side hit and run. 65 year old e-bike cyclist hit. Suffered traumatic head injury. Driver-21- caught in Brooklyn 2 hours later. Was cyclist wearing a helmet? Who was doing what when the encounter occurred? Not informative. At least it will be an accurate statistic involving an e-bike. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hit-run-leaves-bicyclist-critical-131730149.html

Zealot vs Zealot Youtube:Frieda Vizel(Bedford Ave Bike Lane Battle)

Cyclist Frieda Vizel has done a commendable job with a video presentation about the Hassidic uprising against the protected bike lane along Beford Aveneue.Succinctly:There was never an environmental impact study conducted for Vision Zero. Enforcement was actively opposed and imposed from the beginning. This undermined the NYPD. Enforcement is the backbone of a responsible bike culture. The arrogance of the founders of Transportation Alternatives subsequently transmitted to the members of TA and adopted by digital commerce has devasated public safety and blugeoned the quality of city life. Possible solution? Send Charles Komanoff and Mark Gorton-TA prinipals- for a Bar mitzvah refresher course and invite the Grand Rebbe to exit the Mitzvah tank and go for a cycling swarm on a midsummer night.********************https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wd-tp9GrQyE

Brownstoner**Judge Approves dismantling of protected Bedford Ave bike lane

The Hasidim in Brooklyn succesfully took on Transportation Alternatives in court and prevailed. The usual subtrefuge, misinformation, inaccurate citation of statistics were of no avail against at least 12 incidents reliably reported of children being hit by cyclists. Whoops TA-looks like you're hoist on your own petard. Zealotry first and foremost. Zealotry above all. Screw public safety and common sense. Screw the advice of internationally recognized authorities. Charles Komanoff "the sophist" knows best. Mark Gorton-hedge fund operator-developer of Lime Wire-= music theft software-supporter of Robert "The Doc" Kennedy knows best. ZEALOTRY UBER ALLES*****************https://www.brownstoner.com/brooklyn-life/bedford-avenue-protected-bike-lane-bed-stuy-judge-decision/

Cyclists Frustrated by NYPD Crackdown on Rogue Riding ABC

https://mail.yahoo.com/n/folders/folders=1&listFilter=PRIORITY/messages/ACzk1P5H4iWoSFU13hOMLxdZVEw/ACzk1P5H4iWoSFU13hOMLxdZVEw:2?. NYPD Commissioner Tisch began enforcing the law firmly against rogue riding in April. Charlie Baker with Transportation Alternatives is quoted as belly aching about this advocacy of public safety. Deferring as usual to the cars and trucks defection. The issu in NYC is and always has been since 2000 that the cycling and microtransport community has been allowed to run wild. Due to the undue influence of the same Transportation Alternatives and the complicity of the mayoral administraations since 2000. Thus the NYPD has been undermined. The quality of public safety bludgeoned. So too the quyality of life. No amount of infrastructure can create public safety with a responsible cycling culture. Enforcement is the backbone of same. Transportation Alternatives leading the charge of zealotry is now hoist on its own petard. Unfortunately it has taken the public along for the unseemly ride. Causing needless deaths. Accidents. Unnumbered close calls. Its been irrational since TA mounted the podium We've all paid the price. Expert John Pucher told TA NOT TO DO IT-thwarting enforcment. TA knew better. The city paid the price. Thank you Commissioner Tisch.

Personal encounter Jack Brown

On Saturday walking back from the West Village I was crossing Seventh Ave-Headed Eastt. The light was with me. Approaching the east side at the bike lane there was a female cyclist-Citibike-stopped for the redlight. She engrossed in her cell phone. Left foot on the curb. Suddenly a male Citibike rider came at a potentially damageing clip. He was looking to his left with no apparent intention of stopping for the light. I saw him. He was close enough to have collided if I hadn't yelled "Hey!" He appeared impervious to his dangerous behavior. Merely glanced at me as if I was a fleeting curiosity and wheeled indifferently through the red light. Take nothing for granted as a pedestrian in The Big Apple. The life you save may be your own.

NYPost 11th St Betw 1st & A-bike squatter's rights

What was a discreet overnight spot-not far from a mosque-for 4 or 5 delivery bikes has expanded to about 50. An overnight guard included. The East Village is a ripe location for delivery work. Years of making it attractive for bridge & tunnel weekenders and a 24 hour frolic for residents has created a quality of life dilemma.Delivery agents and alcohol dispensaries. Ah the good life???********************************************https://nypost.com/2025/07/21/us-news/nyc-block-taken-over-by-migrant-workers-for-delivery-bike-parking-as-guard-keeps-overnight-watc

Two bike encounter 1 escaped canine July 12 9th St

Personal witness on Saturday July 12. Two bikes were on the sidewalk on 9th Street between Third Ave and Fourth. There appeared to be a collision. One of the riders-facing east had a dog with him. The dog wisely fled. Whether dog was dragging a leash or had been tagging along free lance is uncertain. The dog fled east on the downtown side of 9th The scofflaw owner yelled for someone to collar "my dog." Two wrongs don't make a right.

NY DN July 13 25 Teen E-bike mugging suspect nailed by unlicensed mob associate driver

An unnamed 15 year old mugging suspect fleeing police pursuit in Queens was fatally struck on an e-bike by a suspected Bonnano mob associate in his car. Police are now allowed to pursue fleeing bikers in cars if the crime is violent or felony. There had been a high percentage of accidents involving police vehicles in pursuit.Builds up the lawsuit settlements against the city you understand.Perhaps the mob can be contracted to do what has long needed to be done.************************* https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/07/13/queens-mugging-suspect-15-on-e-bike-fleeing-nypd-cops-fatally-struck-by-hit-run-lexus-driver/?lctg=04F

AM Linda Rosenthal**Response from Jack Brown

Linda Rosenthal has responded to the bike crisis 25 years in the metastazis. She has severa bills. Jack Brown responded to this dilatory response by recalling his overture to address the growing public safety issue around 2011. The undue influence of Transportation Alternatives upon mayoral administrations and the willingness of city and state politicians to accede to the armtwisting and rhetoric has allow the problem to become a crisis. Costing lives, livelihoods and untold numbers of accidents and close calls. Budgeoning the quality of life. There has been a reckless disregard for public safety and human life on the part of the city leaders for 25 years. Enough! Enough! Enough! ******************************************************************8 AM Rosenthall: Likely you do not recall our meeting around 2011-you were coming out of a meeting at the apartment of a man who subsequently ran-unsuccessfully for elected office. I approached you as a former proprietor of the Hi-Ho-Cyclery and spokesman for the Coalition Against Rogue Riding. The streets and sidewalks were already areas of jeopardy. Transportation Alternatives has applied undue influence to the Bloomberg administrations to withhold enforcement by the NYPD against the escalating rogue riding.. You were not responsive. Guilty perhaps but not proactive. Your welter of bills and passionate advocacy of various topical issues is all well and good. But pols like yourself and Sen. Liz Krueger who wasted a year of my and her staff's time are in part responsible for the decades of risk, danger and injury experienced by the public. There is NO SAFETY without A RESPONSIBLE BIKE CULTURE. ENFORCEMENT is the BACKBONE of same. The NYPD has been undermined. Quality of life bludgeoned. Pat yourselves on the back for that little dance of evasion of responsibility. Sincerely, Jack Brown Coalition Against Rogue Riding ************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** AM Rosenthal's office email Delivery Apps & E-Bike Safety Included as part of the City's $116-billion budget is the creation of the Department of Sustainable Delivery. The department, which will be housed under the city Department of Transportation, will be tasked with enforcement of laws against illegal e-bike and e-scooter riding, parking violations and enforcement of New York City’s laws regulating delivery apps. However, while that sounds like progress, there's a catch: the 45-member department will not be operational for another two and a half years. People are clamoring for relief now. We need streets and sidewalks that are safe for everyone. However, a missing piece from ongoing conversations about this matter is the role of delivery app platforms play. When drivers are rewarded for making fast deliveries and effectively punished for moving too slowly, it incentivizes dangerous behavior. I am proud to sponsor statewide legislation that would prohibit delivery app platforms from incentivizing dangerous behavior. Dangling bonuses or financial rewards to those who make the most or fastest deliveries contributes to the disorder we see on our streets. It also protects delivery workers from being locked out of their delivery apps for slow performance. Further, I am sponsoring legislation to require delivery app companies to provide drivers with liability insurance, ensuring that anyone injured has a form of recourse.

AM/PM NY "Armless Peace Officers(45) to police rogue riders

The current administration has responded to the 25 years long increasing crisis by establishing a division of the Dept of Tranportation to enforce the law against micro transport e-bikes. 45 officers to be trained and released. The department to be active-TENTATIVELY-in 2028. I guess the peace officers must be receiving highly specialized training. Self suturing? How to avoid expectoration and errant missiles? How to translate colorful language? Breathwork to slow one's pulse? The law needs to be enforced against the Citibike marauders. They are equally scoflaw and less skilled. Well citizens. Step lively and keep your wits about you. The Conservatives are commerce first. The Progressives are super environmentalists and against oppression. Where is the common good? It is said-When you're young if you aren't a liberal you don't have a heart. When you are older if you aren't conservative-you don't have a brain.*************https://www.amny.com/news/crack-down-reckless-e-bike-and-moped-riding-nyc/?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=amny-a

Letter to Jennifer Rajkumar-candidate & author of Priscilla's Law

Ms. Rajkumar- We were introduced by Jan Lee of the ccrc when you were running your first race for elected office. The ccrc is one of the founding orgs of the Coalition Against Rogue Riding. I- formerly part of the Hi-Ho-Cyclery am the spokesman. You were quite dismissive. Barely acknowledging my presence. Now Transportation Alternatives has promoted its irrational program with no enforcement at its core. You have seen the light. Thank you for writing Priscilla's Law.Perhaps you or someone you know has been hit. Most everyone nearly so. I will vote for you and encourage others to do so. I encourage you to maintain your zeal and advocacy for the common good. Sincerely, Jack Brown Member of EVSA

Letter to NYS AssemblySpkr.Heastie in support of Priscilla's Law

Priscilla's Law A339A/S2559 Jack Brown To: Speaker@nyassembly.gov, Cc: me, and 1 other · Thu, Jun 12 at 3:28 PM Message Body Speaker Heastie: Greetings. My name is Jack Brown. Former bike shop owner, member of the Electric Vehicle Safety Alliance and Spokesman for the Coalition Against Rogue Riding. See blog carrnyc.blogspot.com Priscilla's Law is a pragmatic effort to address the rampant and reckless behavior of the e bike riders-and other micro transport on the streets and sidewalks of New York City. Commissioner Tisch has begun issuing C-criminal violations for the lawless and dangerous behavior for the lack of other effective laws to regulate the two wheeled traffic. Bringing Priscilla's Law to the floor this session would be a rational and sound and most appreciated gesture. The long suffering public deserves to enjoy the city as the great walking city it once was. The parks should be places of quality recreation and relaxation. The sidewalks should be places of reliable transport. Please as John Lennon once wrote "Give Peace a Chance." Aid and abet Commissioner Tisch. The NYPD has been seriously undermined for 25 years. Please give city citizens a chance. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Jack Brown Spokesman Coalition Against Rogue Riding Virus-free.www.avast.com

EV Grieve** Mosque on First Ave and 11th St. Delivery Bike Bedlam

For years the mosque has been a source of controversy.First cabbies taking car space to attend prayer. Now the delivery brigade is commandeering the streets and sidewalks. The mosque is closed for repairs. Still dozens of bikes are parked. Food truck perched across street. Numerous complaints. Some attention paid by 9th Pct. One source of alarm is the possibility of lithiun ion batteries exploding and causing a conflagration. Loss of life and property. The lack of policy and procedure in the service of a responsible bike culture from 2001-the first Bloomberg adminsitration has allowed the zealotry of Transportation Alternatives to metastasize in to a public safety hellfire. Read this and watch your collective asses.****https://evgrieve.com/2025/06/cleanup-planned-for-e-bike-hub-on-11th.html?m=1

Mayor Adams 15mph speed limit on e-bikes

The Mayor imposes 15 mph speed limit on e bikes. No good unless they are identified by license to be recorded by traffic cam.Trying to emulate European standards. The city council is stalling the passing of legislation into law. Adams also wants to institute a dept. akin to Taxi & Limosine Commission.****The critical flaw in copying Europe is that Transportation Alternatives thwarted enfocement by the NYPD. Enforcement is the backbone of a responsible bike culture. Mayor Bloomberg went along with the zealotry of TA and kept the NYPD on a short leash. Public mayhem ensured. NYPD undermined. This is abject disregard of [public safety. The delivery apps are similarly abject. The public could hinder the mayhem by walking to pick up take out.*******https://gothamist.com/news/nyc-to-cap-e-bike-and-scooter-speeds-at-15-mph-adams-says?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_camp

NY POST-Tiny pup fatally struck by rogue e-bike

An 18 month rescue was fatally struck by a rogue e-bike rider on the UES. Sidewalk mayhem. The owner went to the NYPD-but was told there was nothing they could do because it was not criminal. DOGS ARE CONSIDERED PROPERTY. NEW LEGISTLATION NEEDED. **********https://nypost.com/2025/06/01/us-news/pup-fatally-struck-by-speeding-e-bike-and-grieving-nyc-owner-cant-get-justice-thanks-to-legal-loophole-just-heartbreaking/

Electric Vehicle Safety Alliance***VIDEO**EVSA

EVSA has been leading the charge to address the public safety crisis afflicting New York City due to the rampaging lawless bike and micro transport culture. The link will take you to the EVSA website where there is a video. The video shows the mayhem that the public is enduring due to the zealotry and the complicity of Transportation Alternatives and the elected public officials who accommodate the armtwisting of the zealots and the digital delivery brigands.TA has resisted and continues to resist enforcement by the NYPD Enforcement is the backbone of a responsible bike culture. https://www.nycevsa.org/about

NY POSTNYPD Commisoner Tisch :Action versus E-Bike crisis

Commissioner J Tisch has changed violations issued to lawless e-bike ridiing to C violations. Criminal. Stepping up enforcement on Flatbush in Brooklyn and 2nd Ave Manhattan. Cudos to Commissh Tisch. She has been handed a toxic festering public safety problem. Electric Vehicle Safety Alliance has been primary catalyst for consturctive action.************https://nypost.com/2025/05/14/opinion/reckless-e-bikers-are-a-menace-how-nypd-is-cracking-down/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm

WPIX City Council considers bill banning e-bikes etc from CP & NYPD

Electric Vehicle Safety Alliance leads the charge to head off making dangerous e vehicles run rampant in Central Park and all parks. Andrew Fine-Co-Founder of EVSA is featured in the Greg Mocker interview.*************************** https://pix11.com/news/local-news/new-york-city-council-to-consider-e-bike-regulation-in-central-park/

NYDN-Man mowed down by e-bike in Brooklyn

Chalk up another fatality for Transportation Alternatives in Brooklyn. 49 year old man fatality struck by 26 year old e-bike scofflaw. Credit Transportation Alternatives for thwarting enforcement for 25 years and having the unmitigated gall to continue to try and savage public safety by proposing laws that perpetuate a lawless bike/micro transport culture. Blame where blame is due-The food delivery companies that fuel the agents with methamphetimine like zeal and the registered lobbyist and 501-c3 zealots of Trans Alt and their affiiates. *****https://www.nydailynews.com/2025/03/22/e-bike-rider-kills-49-year-old-man-crossing-brooklyn-street/?lctg=748C342984FEA493348F24EC82&

Eye witness head on collision E-bike & Citibike

8:15 AM Intersection of First Ave and 6th St. Resident of 6th Street on her way to work. An E-bike delivery agent was riding at a good speed THE WRONG WAY on First in the bike lane. A Citibike rider was heading uptown. The E rider crashed head on into the Citibike. The Citirider was thrown from the bike. Lay on the pavement. Glasses broken. Possible head injury. He-Hispanic man on way to work wore NO Helmet. Cops called. Came. EMS called Arrived. The E-biker was Black. Likely immigrant. His bike was held by the eyewitness. Did not try to flee. A number of people stayed to offer comfort and prevent the lawbreaker from fleeing. Why did the head on occur? Clearly the Delivery agent was going the wrong way. Was he looking at his phone? Why did he not see the approaching Citibike? The Citibiker had an ear bud. Was he in some way distracted and unable to warn or avoid the collision? This is an 80-20 case of irresponsible cycling. Clearly the perp was the E-bike delivery agent. The victim wore no helmet. Unwise.Ear bud could signal distraction. Unwise. He paid the price. What will the cops do? Will the victim be able to realize any justice or retributin? The system has been warped by the zealotry of the bike advocates. Lack of a responsible bike culture. NYPD been undermined by having had their opportunity for enforcement seriously compromised.The political establishment having been arm twisted has failed to protect the riders, pedestrians and motorists alike. Another day another accident in the big city.

Wired Magazine- A fluff job extolling congestion pricing to promote cycling

Author cites NYC a a virtue icon of transportation. The zealotry seems to be overlooked. Reaad it if you like. This is for exposure and balance.**** https://www.wired.com/story/new-york-city-congestion-pricing-urban-design-biketopia/?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us

In Support of Priscilla's Law J Brown CARR

Dear NYS Senate and Assembly Members: I am a veteran of the bike industry. Part of the Hi-Ho-Cyclery 165 Ave A from 1982-1986. Currently the Spokesman for the CBO Coalition Against Rogue Riding. See blog. I have been advocating for a responsible bike/micro transport culture since at least 2008. There has been a strenuous effort on the part of Transportation Alternatives to thwart enforcement of the rules of the road since 2000 when Mayor Bloomberg assumed the office. Albeit it is irrational and an anathema to public safety and quality of life it has been unfortunately successfull THERE IS NO SAFETY WITHOUT A RESPONSIBLE BIKE/MICROTRANSPORT CULTURE. No bike lanes. No infrastructure can succeed without enforcement as the backbone. The bike programs have been imported from Europe in a bastardized version. Prof. Pucher-Rutgers and UNC-an internationally recognized authority on transportation and a cycling advocate told Trans Alt NOT to fight enforcement. They did so anyway. Further there was never an environmental impact study done. The approach has been one of zealotry. Reckless. Irresponsible. Irrational. The visionaries behind Vision Zero created congestion in the name of health and quality of life.Then like knights in shining armor they pushed congestion pricing. The whole irrational endeavor has metastasized out of control. Lithium battery fires. Untold number of close calls. Accidents and needless deaths. I urge all members of the NYS Senate and Assembly to pass Priscilla's Law as part of the budget.********** The motorized bikes go far faster than the speed limits. There has been a culture of arrogance and lawlessness that has ballooned over the last 25 years.All members of the public exist while on the streets and sidewalks in an ongoing state of danger. Jeopardy is a way of life. Plee-bikes are a pressure point. Passage of Priscuilla's Law will encourage enforcement.Please make a responsible move and include Priscilla's Law in the upcoming budget. Thank you for your consideration.

Congestion Pricing Forum Wagner Center Feb 25

This event seems to be another Trans Alt manipulated schuck. Early last year I initiated a process to hold an event on PUBLIC SAFETY One professor had been hit by a car while cycling across the Brooklyn Bridge. She was most eager to organize such an event. The impediment was clearly Sarah Kauffman now head of Rudin Center.She excused the lack of such an event by saying the move to 17th prevented such a meeting. This despite the fact that similar events were held at other NYU facilities. Now the 17th site is being used to promote congestion pricing. It will clearly be a selective audience and a panel of TA true believers. Rudin has failed to be responsible. The TA approach has been akin to a Trump approach to politics and personal liberty. Now Trump may quash congestion pricing and rip out bike lanes. Zealotry prevails.************ \ NYU Wagner and The Century Foundation cordially invite you to NYC Congestion Pricing is Working. So Why Is It Under Attack? Tuesday, February 25, 2025 5:30–7:00pm ET Doors will open at 5:30pm, and the panel will begin promptly at 6:00pm. Light refreshments will be served from 5:30–6:00pm. NYU Wagner 105 E 17th Street Main Event Space, Room 101, Lower Level New York, NY 10003 RSVP: Congestion Pricing Event

CBS 6pm News Trump may quash Congestion Pricing Ch #2

Featuring Cong. Michael Lawler who characterizes congestion pricing as "hairbrained" CBS presents the possibility that President Trump may do away with congestion pricing and possibly the bike lanes. I wrote Rep. Lawer and said that former Brooklyn Boro Pres. Marty Markowitz had it right calling Vision Zero "zealotry". Given that Trans Alt exerted undue influence and thwarted lawful enforcement by the NYPD and there was never an environmental impact study- it was hubris on speed dial. Irrational to the core. All the deaths and injuries and uncounted and uncountable close calls that have blugeoned the quality of life and death are so much collateral damage. Let's see what Trump does.**************President Trump indicates he might put an end to NYC congestion pricing

VARIETY Timothee Chalamet gets 65 pound-$79.18 ticket in London

New York City's own Tim Chalamet was issued a $79.18 ticket for riding his bike illegally in London while in transit to the premier of "A Complete Unknown" in which he is a favorite to capture an Oscar. At least London acknowledges celebrity in an even handed way. No mention is made of Bob Dylan offerring to pay for the ticket.*************https://variety.com/2025/film/news/timothee-chalamet-bike-fine-complete-unknown-london-premiere-1236275306/

AM METRO NYC "Chase brake" NYPD COMM Tisch on NYPD street pursuits

NYPD Tisch is really making an effort to revamp aspects of the NYPD. Much needed.With NYC already dense and with The City of Yes rezoning for greater density the policy on street chases by the cops is being changed. Less vehicular chasing. What will this mean for the lawless environment we endure due to bikes and micro transport? Will Tisch be given the green light to enforce the law in a sustained effective manner to restore a much needed element of safety and sanity?*************https://www.amny.com/new-york/nypd-commissioner-tisch-bars-street-pursuits/

EVSA calls for people to advocate against e-vehicles(bill 0060) in Central Park

Hello EVSA SUPERSTARS! There will be a presentation by the Central Park Conservancy at tonight's CB8 Transportation meeting-WED 1/8 at 6:30PM. I will be on. Please, if you can, sign up to speak for 2 minutes. Click on link below. We can speak out AGAINST the horrific redesign of Central Park into a transportation highway for commuters and delivery workers. Speak FOR bill 0060, banning e-vehicles from all nyc parks. E- Vehicles/motors do not belong in our parks. Parks are for rest and relaxation - NOT transportation. Anyone can speak on this call - but if you know anyone who lives on UES or near Central Park and agrees with our goals, Please send them the link below, to sign up. Hope to see you on zoom tonight! Be sure to 'raise your hand' to speak as soon as they open it up to public comments.

Cops Protecting Children from Rogue Riding-Asser Levy School

This morning-Jan 2 2025-Thursday there were 2 groups of NYPD stopping cyclists on First Avenue between 11th and 12th Streets fronting Asser Levy Grade school. When Officer Kwok was questioned what was being done he said that the school had complained that the bikes heading north and against traffice south were endangering the school children-and the adults as well. If the death and danger of seniors is not enough to motivate the city to constructive enforcement perhaps the mauling of youngsters is enough to jog the conscience of the zealots and derelict electeds.

Priscilla's Law-City Council

Prior to the holidays a Hearing was held at the City Council to gage public opinion on Priscilla's Law. That to license and regulate e-bikes and other motorized-non auto vehicles. By a ratio of about 4 to 1 the testimony was in favor of passing Priscilla's Law. The Chair of the Transportation Committee was so innured to the danger posed by the lawless e-bikes that he left the Hearing way early. Shame on Senior Ydanis Rodrieguez. Reports are that many more people were prepared to testify but the extended wait time did not allow them to dawdle. Also apparently Adrienne Adams who chairs the CC is not in favor or this opportunity to bring a modicum of safety and sanity to the streets and sidewalks. Who do we have representing the people?