Mayor supports Intro 518. Delivery for last mile drivers

Amazon is spending big on TV commercials in opposition to Intro 518. This makes them responsible for crazy delivery times rather than putting the onus on independent contractors. The delivery agents who endanger the public to comply with crazy required delivery times. This is blatant exploitation of the workers and public in the name of fast time narcissism.****https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91DoiansHqk

E-Bike Parking Confronted by NYPD

11th Street and First Ave has become one hub for e-bikes which come from all over the city and squat ad infinitum. That location and Astor Place. They e-bikes are an ongoing danger and now they take space with no rent. Perhaps the delivery apps can provide parking?*** AI Overview The NYPD initiated strict enforcement on October 7, 2026, to confiscate and voucher any bicycles secured to public property along East 11th Street in Manhattan's East Village. This crackdown addresses community concerns regarding an unsanctioned overnight parking hub for delivery e-bikes that blocked sidewalks and hindered street cleaning. You can read the full analysis at Fox News.

West Side Rag-71 year old cyclist collides with Dog Central Park

The dog was off leash in an area set for ON LEASH. Cyclist was fatally struck.Dog owner stayed.Administered CPR.NO avail.*** https://www.westsiderag.com/2026/10/05/cyclist-killed-in-central-park-after-off-leash-dog-runs-onto-roadway-police

EVSA-Response to CM Abreu handling the 9/30/26 City Hall Hearing

THANK YOU to all who attended the EVSA RALLY!💜💜💜💜 To those of you that sat for hours yesterday and didn't get to testify, Thank you for being there and I am so sorry. And, for those that had the opportunity to testify after hours of waiting, THANK YOU and I am so sorry. It was unacceptable! SHAME ON SHAUN ABREU and the CITY COUNCIL. Now we know how much they disrespect victims, older New Yorkers and people with disabilities. We always knew. Now there is recorded proof. 📣 We have one immediate and important action... Please call Shaun Abreu's office to complain about how horribly he ran the hearing yesterday Call BOTH numbers below and leave a message on the voicemail or with the intern who answers and let them have it. ****EVSA also mentions that Abreu may have accepted $259,000 from UBER. This could explain his reversal of support for Priscilla's Law to opposing same. Part of a pattern of financial armtwisting employed by corporate and private zealots?**** District Office - 212-928-6814 Legislative Office 212-788-7007

CBS-Rally & Hearing about Public Safety Crisis-E-Bikes 9/30/26

Stay tuned. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/city-council-e-bike-scooter-safety-proposals-nyc-hearing/

CB #6 Thurs Oct 1-Maloney & Epstein discuss 24 E-bike bills

Community Board 6 is hosting an informational presentation on the City Council's package of legislation on micromobility safety (see attached flyer). Council Members Virginia Maloney and Harvey Epstein will discuss the bills and take questions from the public. Seats are limited, so please register for this event. (This link will allow you to register to attend in person or via Zoom.) WATERSIDE PLAZA Nora Reichard Recording Secretary 17th Precinct Community Council 17thprecinctcc.org Image.jpeg

ABC TV 50 yr old female Joco cyclist fatally struck by dump truck

A female cycslist who had worked as a delivery agent was fatally struck on W.34 th St while riding parallel to a dump truck from New Jersay. This is the 20th such fatality in 2026. No mention is made of helmet wearing. AI has another account of the tragic incident. Furhan Ahmed a former NYPD, EMT & FDNY worker has expressed an informed opinion about commercial trucks being heedless of cyclist. Yet the lawless riding culture fomented by Transportaion Alernatives and cohorts has created an increasingly dangerous environment for more than a quarter century.**********https://abc7ny.com/post/manhattan-bicyclist-struck-killed-by-dump-truck-west-34th-street-midtown/19883942/