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/

Former NYPD,FDNY & EMT Furhan Ahmed responds to 2 Girl Tragedy

This is another preventable tragedy with two wrongs. Two teenage girls having a fun evening unfortunately while taking such a huge risk by riding two to one bike! These bikes should have drivers license scan requirements before it allows a rider to unlock them for use. The drivers license pre ride requirement is used on lime scooters in other cities and works well this would be a start! Also heavy enforcement for two people on one bike will also help which I’m sure the city will love because it will generate revenue from summons enforcement. In my experience as a first responder I have responded to too many accidents that caused either serious injury or death at the hands of private contract commercial trucks. Their key requirements for employment of their drivers seems to be “must not give a shit about the laws or humans”. If I see a commercial truck in Manhattan in the evening/am hours I steer clear of them in every and any way. They will run you over they don’t care about you. They must be heavily enforced as much as the TLC enforces taxi drivers. Also NYC must have a Truck safety package installed on all city vehicles and trucks coming from out of state to operate here. This city is too dense to allow that kind of reckless operation. The same goes for citibike/Ebike riders continue to ride e-bikes recklessly without any kind of accountability these accidents will continue. I don’t want to blame the truck driver for anything I did not first hand witness or am involved in the investigation. I am simply sharing my opinion of commercial trucks accidents I witnessed in my experience as a first responder caused by those vehicles

2 girls on Citibike Hit by Truck 15 yr old dies.

Friday night 9-18-26. First Ave and 14th St. 2 teenage girls riding a Citibike were hit by a truck while turning the corner. 15 year old died. 16 year old survived at Bellevue Hospital. One of the commentors makes a handful of good points as to why it was not a good situation. Were they wearing helmets? So sad. Another needless accident that results from the years of a bike culture that has taken New York public for a ride. Transportation Alternatives clamors for corner reconstruction. Those girls didn't belong on the bike at that time of night in the first place. So sick Transportation Alternatives-Charles" the Sophist" Komanoff and Mark "Big Bucks" Gorton. So sad for the families of the girls and the community.************https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-7uuxwTFpE

x News 9/17/26 NYS Legislation to regulate e-moto sales & use

AI run down on legislation proposed to stem the sales and use of dangerous high speed micromobility vehicles.*****Fox news 9/17/26 NYC motomobility Fox news 9/17/26 NYC motomobility 5:55PM

Testimony for Sept 30,2026 Jack Brown

This testimony provides backgroun for the public safety crisis. Advocates for full accountability. In particular Priscilla's Law. ***** My name is Jack Brown. Veteran of the bike industry. Part of the Hi-Ho Cyclery 165 Ave A from 1982-1986. Spokesman for The Coalition Against Rogue Riding from 2009 to present. See blog by that name. The past quarter century has NOT been New York City’s finest 2 and a half decades for public safety and quality of life. In brief the cycling advocates have wielded undue influence and the administration’s succumbing to arm twisting have exhibited an abject dereliction of civic responsibility. The public-pedestrians, cyclists and micro mobility users and motorists alike have paid a grievous and NEEDLESS PRICE. It seems push has finally come to shove. The ongoing environment of jeopardy and the resulting carnage has finally overcome the blandishments of financial contribution and sophistry. Let us NOT WASTE this opportunity. Back in 2010 I contacted author Prof. John Pucher. He of Rutgers and the University of NC. A recognized expert on transportation and an advocate for cycling both for exercise and a viable mode of commuter transportation. When I told him that Transportation Alternatives opposed-successfully- enforcement by the NYPD against rogue 2 wheeled riding-much to the dismay of pedestrians and fellow cyclists as well as motorists Pucher responded “I told them NOT to do that.” In Europe from where the aptly named Vision Zero was adapted enforcement is the backbone of a responsible bike culture. Cyclists become self enforcers appreciating the privilege and pleasure of riding for health and convenience. In New York City two birds were killed with one stone. The lack of enforcement generated the environment of chaos and danger with which we are only too familiar and it undermined the NYPD. Further there was never an environmental impact study to deliberately plan the best way of accommodating the cycling culture. Free rein was given to the DOT. Then Mayor Bloomberg was said to tell DOT Sadik Khan “Do whatever you want. Just don’t screw up.” Zealotry-in the words of then Brooklyn BP Markowitz-ensued and has been perpetuated by subsequent administrations. The pandemic and the dining sheds compounded the harm done to public safety In short it has been more than a quarter century of HUBRIS and AVARICE. Public safety and quality of life have paid the price. That said Sept 30, 2026 has arrived. A neighbor son of Ukrainian immigrants said of the lack of enforcement particularly against the delivery agents of the delivery apps-”We were all immigrants and learned to adapt to the new laws and customs.” Not in The Big Apple. Among all the 17 bills being considered there isn’t one that allows law enforcement to identity the law breaker. A rider/agent must be made to bear part of the blame for law breaking and danger. A sanctuary city must be a safe place for all. Priscilla’s Law addresses that lack. The lack of enforcement has fomented an environment that requires rational and strong action. There must be a method of holding perps accountable. Best-

NBC TV News-Reimagining Vision Zero-Mayor M

The vision of Vision Zero has been a FOG. No environmental impact. Opposition to enforcement. As former Brooklyn BP Markowitz fervently put it-it has been "zealotry". Hubris and avarice from jump.***** On the September 15, 2026 broadcast of the NBC local news, coverage highlighted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiling "Vision Zero Reimagined," a comprehensive 104-page blueprint aimed at completely eliminating traffic deaths within 10 years. The ambitious proposal serves as a modern overhaul of the original Vision Zero initiative launched back in 2014. [1, 2]Key Highlights of "Vision Zero Reimagined"Pedestrian-Priority Districts: The plan proposes a substantial increase in "pedestrian-only" zones across the five boroughs, prioritizing foot traffic and micromobility over vehicular flow. [1]Proactive Interventions: Shifting away from reactive measures, the updated policy emphasizes aggressive, data-driven street redesigns to preemptively address high-injury corridors. [1]Missing Details: News outlets noted that while the 10-year goal is highly ambitious, the current blueprint offers few concrete details regarding the exact locations or the structural boundaries of these proposed car-free zones. [1]The announcement sparked immediate civic debate, drawing criticism from commuter groups questioning the impact on city traffic, alongside praise from street-safety advocates pushing for rapid implementation. [1]

NYPost In Depth-Mayor Mamdani end run around public safety

Read this for an understanding about where the young mayor is coming from. https://nypost.com/2026/07/23/us-news/mamdani-backed-charter-amendment-would-strip-bike-lane-opponents-of-legal-leverage/

Instagram EVSA CM Chi Osse-e-bike outlaw

To: NYC EVSA Sent: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 12:35:46 PM EDT Subject: ❗️Councilman Chi Osse illegally riding Citibike on sidewalk recklessly!! EVSA SUPERSTARS! PLEASE watch this video of Council Member Chi Osse illegally riding an e-Citibike recklessly and then call Council Member Chi Osse's office as soon as you can to tell him how dangerous, unacceptable and ILLEGAL his behavior is. He is disrespecting New Yorkers, especially our most vulnerable. It is so upsetting. THIS behavior is exactly why e-vehicle accidents are increasing exponentially. And we can see here exactly where he stands on this critical issue. He doesn't care. 🚩⚠️🚸 https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYITrxJvDZN/ Leave a message on voicemail of Chi Osse's office, or with the intern who answers! He MUST be called out for this! Calling both offices is even better. 718-919-0740 District Office 212-788-7354 Legislative Office

E-Bikes and Bike safety proposals. AI Links

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=CBS+8%2F24%2F26+Age+verification+for+Citibbike&udm=50&fbs=ABfTbFVyMZGZf1hfvX9uKjN_-G8cY2oODYyTyZk24Xz37_7FQ1_MbUAvZwbEkIRnKqxQQCKbPgOx9WCgmsJhMzxQED3HBRZ33g8Eya5qdphqJ1DTLr-GikQlTACjfVTLC89UH4xBGYzoct9k8W2oGhcrPOxmvoA1fIly6G-KMJeBO1rjmL3wuBYzgDDIFRFWhvsDPrq3A5iFydEUfrs1McwG7pIbpVVNIw&aep=10&ntc=1&sxsrf=APpeQnsWHrUYzwT44XCgqLEQFVaJT4RP6Q%3A1787609242232&mstk=AUtExfDDy9jvlqW9HteeRYTLAk8CMwCkRk-AtjKPJl5taH1Tj0ClFvmck30yzaURbvPWs2zb4wgJXZwGoinQAizvb5B1_XnFc8wWSpUJwN_yV5gbyWHK5hYzmj7ijGc4-_CeTP4cUswY_QASv-QXHboTaHh3_aWdrFR2pB4&aioh=3&csuir=1&atvm=2&mtid=5MCMapuBEYOkptQP1MOAIQ

NYDN-Spkr Julie Menin restarts age verification discussion

More in depth on age verification.***https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/08/24/nyc-council-speaker-menin-restarts-debate-over-age-verification-for-citi-bikes/

CBS** Age verification for Citibikes

NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin restarted discussions with the Department of Transportation to implement a privacy-safe age verification process for Citi Bike riders.Background and ContextThe Rule: Riders must be at least 16 years old to use Citi Bike.Previous Plans: Lyft previously halted facial-recognition age verification development after the Mamdani administration raised concerns over data privacy.Current Push: Speaker Menin is urging the city to find a balanced middle ground that stops underage e-bike usage while protecting user data.

AMNY NYC pol to intro bills to get illegal e-motos off streets

Sean Abreu chairs the CC Transportation Committee. Has bills to create exchange program-legal for illegal. Create fines for retailers who sell without informing buyer they must be registered-$1,000.00 fine. Giving NYPD devices that determines if a bike is legal. Still waiting for the NYPD-which has long been disrespected and disregarded to have the handcuffs taken off.****https://www.amny.com/nyc-transit/nyc-lawmaker-bills-e-motos-electronic-motorcycles/***

EVSA Call to Action 8/11/26

The email from EVSA calls on supporters to contact 5 City Council Members who previously voted for Priscilla's Law and have not yet done so again. It makes the point that when e-bike riders showed up to answer a summons- none of the immigrant deliveristas were snatched by ICE. It further states that NONE of the 17 bills soon to be introduced make a violator personally responsible for the violation. Accountiblity.****https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?service=mail&flowName=GlifWebSignIn&flowEntry=AccountChooser&ec=asw-gmail-globalnav-signin#inbox/FMfcgzQhVrDrjnmGWCmGnDNHSnGHbSWQ***

Jack Brown Personal Experience Punks accuse woman of being a pedophile

Early one morning on the weekend a woman was being harassed by 15 year olds riding Citibikes and other conveyances of vandalism. Between First Ave and Ave A. As I passed by she hooked my arm to be escorted to wherever I was going. Tompkins Square Park. The adolescents were accusing her of being a "pedophile". Seemingly for having engaged in conversation. She was slightly tipsy and they were aggressivly obnoxious. Inside the park at the corner of 7th and Ave A the pack of 5 came behind. The excuse was to return a sodden pack of cigarettes to the woman. The reason was to continue harrassment. An older Hispanic man sat beside the woman. I went to the bathrooms where a mae Parkie and 2 females were beside a van. I described the situation and asked that they take the van and direct the bike punks to leave the woman alone and leave. One female pParkie said the boys had been around all night. Looking for fun and feeling groovy New Jersey has laws that require underage would be riders to have special licenses. Wear helmets etc. New York City needs to enact similar common sense laws to restore a modicum of sanilty and safety to streets, sidewalks and parks.

AMNY Mamdani draws line with DSA*Public Safety 8/10/26

The big news here is that the Mayor believes that prisons, cops and jails have their place. Differing from hard line DSA. Well this demonstrates some common sense. If it's PUBLIC SAFETY he is defending what about the bike bedlam? Enforcement is the backbone of a responsible bike culture. Trans Alt and sycophants openly oppose enforcement.How do you square that circle Your Honor? Hiz Honor executive dismembered NYPD Commish Tisch's no nonsense approach to bike mayhem? Splain that one Your Honor. Splain dat one. Please. ****https://www.amny.com/news/mamdani-draws-line-with-dsa-on-police-prisons/***

AMNY Aug 5-Editorial 17 bills

Makes final point about licensing and registration made affordable and efficient.**** https://www.amny.com/editorial/editorial-e-bike-chaos-nyc/

Politics New York-Citing 4 postive results from Vision Zero

Take statistics with a grain of salt. One of the Primary ways Trans Alt and cohorts have manipulated and stymied City Government***** https://politicsny.com/2026/08/05/exclusive-city-council-finds-4-vision-zero-actions-were-most-effective-in-reducing-street-collision-casual

AMNY Another side of 17 bills

https://www.amny.com/news/city-council-e-bike-micromobility-bills/

NYDN Sept 17 bills to be considered in NYCC

The News offers several bills proposed by CC members. Long overdue.*** https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/08/04/nyc-council-pushing-e-bike-laws-enforcement-spate-fatal-crashes/

City & State September Sweet September 17 bills

17 bills shepherded by Spkr Julie Menin are up for consideration next month in the City Council. Included in the piece is a short form video by the Speaker outside City Hall. The pattern of the elected public officials over the past quarter century has been one of abject self dealing and craven irresponsibility. Like Donald J Trump or Vladimir Putin in Russia BIKE ZEALOTS have been cozened to work their despicable psychopathology until a weary and wounded public arises. Well the time is now for public safety and sanity.**** https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2026/08/concerned-about-e-bikes-julie-menin-looking-them/415206/?oref=csny-homepage-river

NYT 17 bills up for vote:public safety moto world

Well after more than a quarter century it appears that push is coming to shove. The public is mad as hell and not willing to take it anymore. The elected officials have apparently decided that money is less important than doing the right thing-or hindering possible re-election.******https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/04/nyregion/ebike-electric-scooter-regulations-nyc.html

NYP 5/16/26 New York Bike Tyrants Mauling the City

This opinion piece in the Post is written by a member of the conservative Manhattan Institute. It takes a clear eyed look at the hubris and zealotry that has bamboozled the pols, arm twisted, packed community boards and wreaked unnecessary havoc and harm on the public. Charles Komanoff and Mark Gorton are too smart and too wealthy for the public's own good. One top aide to an elected public official characterized Komanoff as "delusional." Mark Gorton was an zealous support of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for president. Nuff said. The delivery apps are focussed soley on profit-regardless of consequences. There we are- HUBRIS & AVARICE.****https://nypost.com/2026/05/17/opinion/gothams-tyrannical-bike-kings-are-taking-over-the-city/

Jack Brown: Personal Incident Washington Square Park

Recently I was walking East along Washington Square North. I was walking faster than a person in front of me. I took a step to my left preparing to pass. A delivery agent on an e-bike silently came by on my left. Narrowly missed me. Very close call with a silent but potentially deadly menace.Years ago I was misquoted in New York Magazine when I said that the rogue bike culture was "like a kind of terrorism." Tell me I was wrong.

To AM David Siffert & CM Harvey Epstein:Incident in Tompkins Square Park

Five 15 year olds riding Citibikes were harassing a Latina around 7AM Friday morning. The following is an account of my involvement and advocacy for mandatory licensing for youth riding bikes a la New Jersey.***Gentlemen- Yesterday-Friday-I was headed to Tompkins Square Park about 7 AM. On 6th St between First and A there were five 15 year olds harassing a slightly tipsy Latina. Slightly tipsy. Voluptuous. The adolescents were calling her a "pedophile." As I walked by she hooked my arm and walked with me toward Ave A. She wanted a way to avoid the pestering and possibly more aggressive behavior of the teenagers. Inside the park the teenagers came behind and again started with their talk. One in particular. The excuse was to return a pack of cigarettes she dropped. The purpose was to continue the harassment. An older Hispanic man sat down next to the woman on the bench. I walked toward the dog run. There were Parkies near the bathrooms. I approached them. One man. Two women. Described the situation. Asked that they drive by and tell the boys to leave the woman alone and leave the park. One of the female Parkies said that the boys had been around all night-on City Bikes. This indicated to me the value of New Jersey's new regulations requiring youth to obtain special licenses. If I had a cell phone I would have called the cops. Sensible regulations along the lines of those enacted by New Jersey are appropriate for NYC. I look forward to working constructively toward saner and safer sidewalks and streets with

Response to AM D Glick's Position on CP Horse Drawn Carriages

Outgoing Assemblymember Deborah Glick has come out against having horse draw carriages in Central Park. The response below is my refutaion of that position.********* AM Glick: I disagree with your position on the horse drawn carriages in CP area. In the past there was a VV piece on the topic. It was extensive and concluded that the horses were well cared for.There has been a developer that has been after the land where the stables are located. Perhaps he has contributed to your campaigns. I am far more concerned with the rampant exploitation of the park by cyclists. Especially the e bikes.The recent tragic accident resulting in the death of a tourist is an extremely rare occurrence.There has been a plethora of reported accidents -traumatic head injuries, injuries and deaths resulting from the reckless riding. The horse carriages enhance the pleasure of the park. The cyclists unless limited to certain hours and safe operation disrupt the pleasure of the park. The statistics and the motivations are starkly clear in their evidence. The bike promoters are fueled by hubris and avarice. The carriages are a usually peaceful pleasure. A delightful way to experience the park and a fond memory of old New York. Thank you for your efforts over the years. Best- Jack Brown

AM NY Lithium-ion battery fires up 70% 2026

Fatalities down. Charge outdoors. Don't order for delivery.Bad trend according to FDNY Chief.************** https://www.amny.com/new-york/nyc-lithium-ion-battery-fires-2026-fdny/

NYC DOT Guidelines for Bike Delivery

Here is a link******https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/about/deliverybybike.shtml

New Jersey 2026 laws for e-bikes

Jersay has established new laws for e-bikes. To start July 19,2026. These seem reasonable and right. Create a more responsible ridership and safer environment for fellow riders, pedestrians and motorists. About time don't you think?******AI Overview New Jersey's sweeping e-bike law requires all e-bikes to be registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC). The law, which takes effect after a grace period on July 19, 2026, mandates that riders carry liability insurance, wear helmets, and hold either a driver's license or an e-bike license.Key E-Bike RegulationsRegistration: All e-bikes must be registered with the NJMVC.Licensing: Riders 17 and older must have a valid NJ driver's license. Riders ages 15 to 16 must obtain a special motorized bicycle license.Age Restrictions: Children under the age of 15 are strictly prohibited from riding e-bikes.Insurance: All motorized bicycles must carry liability insurance coverage.Helmets: Protective headgear is mandatory for all e-bike riders, regardless of age.Enforcement and DetailsWhile the state initially established a six-month compliance and grace period with waived registration fees, that window closes on July 19, 2026, after which strict enforcement begins. Riders can consult the New Jersey MVC or local Stafford Township Police Department for detailed information and to schedule registration appointments.Would you like details on how to schedule an e-bike registration appointment with the NJ MVC, or information on specific insurance requirements?5 sitesNew law requires all E-bikes to be registered with NJMVC by ...Jun 26, 2026 — New law requires all E-bikes to be registered with NJMVC by July 19. Toni Yates Image. ByToni Yates WABC logo. Friday, June 26, 20...ABC7 New YorkNew Jersey’s new e-bike law takes effect July 19, 2026. Before ...Jul 16, 2026 — 🚲 NEW JERSEY E-BIKE LAW – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 19, 2026 🚨 New Jersey has enacted updated statewide regulations for electric bicycle...Facebook·Stafford Township Police DepartmentNew Jersey's New E-Bike Safety Laws Take Effect on July 19 - TAPintoJul 17, 2026 — Under the new state law, riders must meet specific licensing requirements depending on their age. Individuals age 17 and older are...TAPintoShow all AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses

NYPost Another Central Park victim in induce coma

There is a Go Fund Me account for the victim of the likely courier e-bike assailant. The delivery agent was restrained by witnesses to the vehicular assault. He apparently faces no charges. Mamdani s revocation of "low level" criminal offenses by cyclists means the perp is likley to get away with murder.*****https://nypost.com/2026/07/16/us-news/central-park-jogger-in-coma-after-e-bike-crash/

Central Park E-bike victim in coma-Didn't see him coming. Westside Rag

Electric Vehicle Safety Alliance is resolute that the Trumplike irrationality skewing public safety to zealotry has claimed another innocent victim. A woman in serene Central Park was struck by a reckless and indifferent rider she didn't see coming. Read it and weep.*************https://www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/15/woman-remains-in-coma-after-being-struck-by-e-bike-in-central-park-she-didnt-see-him-coming

Ian Alterman Tells it Like it is @ CB 7

Ian Alterman long time residnet of the UWS and four year member of CB #7 descibes from an informed first person account of how the arm twisting money flow from Transporetation Alternatives works through Streets Pac. We assume the Delivery Apps employ similar tactics.******** Well,well,well. Just posted on West Side Rag---ABOUT TRANS ALT. Of course many of us already know this-but here from a former CB7 BOARD MEMBER: Ian Alterman As a NYer for over 65 years, and a former CB7 member, let me tell you how it actually works. The bike lobby – represented by groups like Transportation Alternatives, New York Bicycling Coalition, Bike New York, Streetsblog and other bike advocacy groups (even if they also claim to be pedestrian advocacy groups) – donate large sums to political campaigns (mostly through StreetsPAC, since the individual groups are mostly NFPs, and thus cannot donate directly to campaigns). Politicians who get this money – from the Mayor on down – then appoint people (including members of CBs) who just HAPPEN to do their bidding and take the bikers side on issues like this. And sadly, Gale Brewer takes a great deal of money from StreetsPac and other bike PACs, so she has increasingly filled CB7 with bike-friendly appointees. It was one of the reasons I quit CB7 after four years – because I saw what was happening, and how pedestrians – who SHOULD come FIRST – were being “relegated” to “second class” behind bikers. (Using “experts” to provide (cherry-picked?) data that appears pedestrian-friendly.) That is the hard, ugly truth of “how things work.” And I know this from personal, first-hand experience. (As well as from checking websites that track the money coming into each politician’s campaign.) So anyone who tells you that the bike lobby either doesn’t exist or doesn’t have any particular “power,” especially via CBs , is simply lying through their teeth. @infopobn @AFineBlogger @nyc_evsa @Shebbie4nyc @nyc_evsa @Mike94663851870 @CycleSafe18 @nypost @govkathyhochul 5:33 PM · Jun 4, 2026 1.9K Views

David Siffert Wins recount for Assembly District 66

NYU Law Professor David Siffert has won the election to replace retiring Assemblymember Deborah Glick. Siffert is exceptionally well qualified as he has worked closely with the Assembly and knows the ins and outs well. He teaches a course on the Assembly at NYU Law. Siffert and his wife are parents to a two year old and have more than skin in the public safety game. Congratulations David.

Mayor Mamdani's Executive Order from March 2026

The Executive Order says that minor bike offenses will no longer be criminally charged. Thus reversing the efforts of NYPD Commissioner Tisch and what the Adams administration sought to do to address the lawless bike and micro transport environment. The Mayor proposes to let Transportation Alternatives over see the reformation of the sofflaws. Fancy that. TA pushed Vision Zero. Opposing enforcement by the NYPD. Undermining the NYPD and unleashing an envoronment of no accountability and daily danger. The congestion gave a platform for congestion tax. This promoted former Mayor Bloomberg's vision of NYC as a "Luxury destination." Meanwhile cycling is more and more a vehicle for the wealthy-as the unaffordablity crisis forces many to vacate the city.****https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/03/mayor-mamdani-announces-end-to-criminal-enforcement-for-minor-tr

NYC Councilman Frank Morano-Statement re lawsuit

Following is a statement from Staten Island Councilman Frank Morano regarding the lawsuit he initiated as a private citizen and which is being pursued by Jim Walden.***"I'm proud to be joining this lawsuit in my personal capacity because this is about two fundamental principles: public safety and the rule of law. This is about making sure New Yorkers can walk down the street safely again. If the Mayor believes the law should be changed, he should work with the City Council and the State Legislature to change it, not simply stop enforcing it. New Yorkers deserve safe sidewalks, safe crosswalks, and a government that follows the law."

NYDN Editorial by Bradley Tusk 6/20/26

Bradley Tusk pushes the idea that Mayor Mamdani puts polcy ahead of people. He uses the misbehavior of his own son & cohorts as a reason that Citi Bike did the right things under the Adams administration by devising a system to limit underage riders from accessing the Citi Bikes. He makes a solid point about the dangerous conditions on the streets and sidewalks. However Tusk is a "fixer". Venture capitalist. Learned his serpentine ways in the NYC Parks Dept. Narrowly escaped going to jail with former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Pardoned by Pres. Donal Trump. Paragon of integrity. Here is link to editorial.*** https://www.nydailynews.com/2026/06/20/mamdani-always-places-ideology-ahead-of-people/

Litigator Jim Walden to Sue City

HELLO EVSA SUPERSTARS! BIG NEWS! The date for this was JUST ANNOUNCED today! JIM WALDEN ( successful litigator & 2025 NYC Mayoral candidate) is suing the city for not protecting its residents with legislation such as Priscilla's Law, or ANY accountability for the deadly and egregious riding of e-vehicles all over our city, which especially effects older New Yorkers and people with disabilities, and this is a breach of ADA guidelines! This is a lawsuit for POLICY CHANGE, not money. Some of our EVSA Victims will be named on lawsuit. We MUST have a big turn-out on Thursday!! PLEASE JOIN US!💜 Jim Walden, victims and legislators will speak. WHAT: ANNOUNCEMENT OF LAWSUIT to the PRESS! WHEN: THURSDAY JUNE 25 Meet AT 10:15AM for 10:30 start WHERE: CITY HALL We will be done by 11:00AM. I will bring signs. More details to follow.

Endorsements for June 23 2026 Election

For the purposes of The Coalition Against Rogue Riding-PUBLIC SAFETY on the streets and sidewalks CARR supports REP. DAN GOLDMAN for return to Congress from District 10. For the Assembly seat from NYS D 66 CARR supports both DAVID SIFFERT and FURHAN AHMAD. They have both demonstrated a concern for and worked on behalf of the community in the interest of public safety. CARR has no doubt both candidates would serve the interest of public safety for D 66.

Electric Vehicle Safety Alliance-Protest @CB #7

This is an account of the hearing about reconfiguration of W 72nd St. The extreme manipulation is representative of what Transportation Alternatives has been concocting for decades. Community Boards. Police statistics. The aptly named Vision Zero has been a putsch of hubris and avarice. Pure zealotry.The public has been taken for a ride. Quality of life bludgeoned. Delivery apps gouge both restaurants and consumers. Public safety shot. Lithium ion fires from bike batteries wreak havoc. Read it and get angry.**************Thank you to those who attended the CB7 Full Board meeting on Tuesday evening at 6:30PM, to speak against W.72nd St. double bike lane redesign. It was a packed house. The 140 in- person speakers were either opposed or in favor of the redesign in fairly equal numbers, HOWEVER, over half people speaking FOR the redesign were from Trans Alt/Families For Safe Streets ( they wore stickers) and do not live on UWS. They were directed by someone within CB7 board, to get there early -and they did- taking up many of the limited capacity seating. EVSA heard of this TA directive being spread through social media, a couple of hours before the meeting and emailed and texted who we could. There were at least 100 people outside who were there before 6PM that didn't get in, and I was one of them. Most were clearly against the bike lane, as I was out there for 45 minutes observing. And there were 170 people on zoom who never got to speak! They were waiting for hours, just to be told 'you can't speak." This happened to many of you. Horrible! CB7 announced their seven new board members at the Tue night meeting, just in time for them to vote on the redesign. Six of the seven voted for it, just enough votes to secure their win- how convenient! The board rushed them in so fast that they hadn't yet told the rejected applicants, such as me, that we weren't selected. I have been rejected for four years in a row. What kind of board or company or organization would EVER publicly announce their new members before notifying the rejected applicants? I will tell you who would.... CB7 would! CB7 is highly infiltrated by the bike lobby, just as they have infiltrated our government agencies, elected officials and our press! These are facts, not conspiracy. Their agenda aligns with the lobbyists, NOT the community they serve. This is highly corrupt, disheartening, and infuriating! Our community boards are now echo chambers

NYT 2 Riders Dead From Head on Crash on 59th St Bridge

Thursday 5/28/26 just after 8 AM a standup scooter likley traveling at a lethal rate of speed crashed into a lightweight pedal bike. 2 fatalities resulted. Push has come to shove. Going on 3 decades of encroaching chaos has resulted in an environment of lurking and naked danger. It's clear that the well funded zealotry of Transportation Alternatives and the avarice of the delivery apps has warped the streets and sidewalks with a lack of safe passage. The NYPD has been undermined with the obstinate resistance of TA to enforcement. Enforcement is the backbone of a responsible bike culture. TA has an addled approach to transportation advocacy. Reckless disregard for public safety. Speed may kill-but a sociopathic disregard for common decency and public safety excacerbates the situation into an environment that is" a kind of terrorism."************** https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/28/nyregion/queensboro-bridge-nyc-bike-scooter-crash-deaths.html

David Siffert-Candidate-Response to email from CARR RE Priscilla's Law

Here is the thoughtful response to Brown's inquiry about how Siffert would handle the public safety crisis & Priscilla's Law. I responded by further asking about** vicarious liability.** Would the apps-in addition to being responsible for registration and issuing license plates be liable for infractions, ********** RESPONSE FROM DAVID SIFFERT********** Thanks to both of you for reaching out on this! I have a two year old, who I usually bring around in a baby carrier, so I have had a lot of particularly scary encounters with e-bikes and very much understand we have a real problem. I also know how under-reported actual bike collisions are, having many close friends and family members sustain serious injuries and never report them. Rather than Priscilla's Law as-is -- which, honestly, is extremely unlikely to pass -- I would like to put the obligation on delivery apps and Citibike. The reason being that many undocumented people rely on e-bikes, and they are unlikely to register their bikes, often for good reason. This will result in a situation where (a) they will get pulled over for plate violations and be put in danger and (b) our systems to enforce the law on them will be ineffective, and we may wind up with more lawlessness. So here's what I propose: the delivery apps are required to do the registration for each bike that is making deliveries for them, and required to give a license plate to the driver of the bike. We can do something similar for Citibike. This will also allow for certain kinds of automated enforcement that don't rely on NYPD being on every corner -- as I'm sure you know, their idea of enforcement is to let anyone going too fast zoom right by and only stop people biking slowly and safely for minor infractions. I should mention that the current version of Priscilla's Law has no co-sponsors in the Senate and only 4 co-sponsors in the Assembly, so I think putting all our eggs in that one basket for bike safety may wind up an uphill battle. I think requiring the delivery apps and Citibike to do the registration will be a lot more likely to pass. We could do that as an amendment to Priscilla's Law or as a separate bill. I also want to say, once again, how committed I am to dealing with this issue. It affects me and my toddler personally.

CARR email to Candidate David Siffert

Law Professor and father of a 2 year old toddler is a candidate for Assembly D 66. Civil Rights attornery. Law Prof at NYU. Experienced with writing bills and the operation of Albany politics. Following my email to Siffert.Next will appear his timely and thoughtful response.*************** Subject: Public Safety My name is Jack Brown. Veteran of the bike industry Long time advocate for a responsible bike culture and restoring sanity and safety to the streets and sidewalks. Spokesman for the Coalition Against Rogue Riding. See blog.Downtown org. Soho Alliance. CCRC of Chinatown etc. I would like to know your position on Priscilla's Law. You are no doubt aware of the crisis caused by the lack of a responsible bike and micro transport culture. The NYPD having been undermined in the process. The Electric Vehicle Safety Alliance has supported legislation to require registration and licensing of all electric powered e-bikes and stand up scooters. As you may be aware the statistics on accidents caused by the e-bikes are radically under reported. Transportation Alternatives has exercised undue influence since Bloomberg occupied the Mayoral office. They zealously oppose enforcement by the NYPD. Enforcement being the backbone of a responsible bike culture. Some elected public officials have said that they consider Charles Komanoff-the sophist- in- chief of TA- to be delusional. Yet some still succumb to the arm twisting of the well funded TA. Additionally the delivery apps have opposed measures that would restore sanity and safety to the streets and sidewalks. Again, I am most impressed by your record of activity. I await your take on Priscilla's Law-soon to come out of the Transportation Committee for a floor vote in Albany. And how you might pursue rectifying what has been a reckless disregard of the public safety by successive administrations. Thank you for your work and I await your response. Sincerely, Jack Brown

Delivery App PRICE GOUGING Cong. Dan Goldman

Cong.Dan Goldman of the NYC 10th District is takig on the Delivery App price gouging. Fees are stealthily attached to an order just prior to delivery. Hence a hamburger that might have cost $8.00 winds up double that. Pretty steep for cow meat. This shouldn't come as much of a surprise given the way TA & Apps operate. I have little sympathy for the narcissists who cannot be bothered to get off their butts and walk to pick up an order. It is optional to order out or not order out. What does concern me is the fact that the delivery agents are running their hustle to perpetuate both the tip and the time limit. This creates a public safety crisis. The zealotry and greed has fomented a metastasizing crisis that has gone on for more than a quarter century. Ever since the currently decrepit Rudy Giuliani departed reluctantly after 9-11 and 3 times an oligarch Michael Bloomberg assumed the throne and stifled enforcement by the NYPD. Shame on them and the ensuing city fathers who perpetuated a reckless disregard of public safety.*****The COALITION AGAINST ROGUE RIDING again endorses Rep. Dan Goldman for re-election. Primary June 23rd.************+++++++

EVSA CB 7 Vote for Priscilla's Law

From: NYC EVSA To: NYC EVSA Sent: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:50:05 AM EDT Subject: 💜CB5 Parks Survey & 5/12 Zoom and 5/20 Albany Trip HELLO EVSA SUPERSTARS! Congratulations!🎉 Last night CB7 voted in favor of the resolution for registration of e-bikes and e-scooters in Albany or NYC! WOW! The vote was 22-9 with 3 abstaining. THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING THERE OR ON ZOOM! All of you spoke beautifully!💜💜💜💜💜 We truly made a difference!👏👏👏👏

Electric Vehicle Safety Alliance-**Public Safety Crisis

In the interest of saving space I am providing a link to an EVSA email detailing various aspects of the plague that Transportation Alternatives has perpetrated on the New York City public. In the words of a Neurology Doc from St. Barnabas it is a "public safety crisis". More than one public official has said to me that they consider Charles Komanoff to be "delusional."(sophist- in - chief of TA) Yet they seem reluctant to take responsible action to remediate the situation. We the majority must sustain our efforts to contest and prevail over the reckless disregard for public safety and rationality.**********https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgzQgLjRqhpcKdZLKJFgkCWhnGwxB

Cartoon-Trump & Transportation Alternatives-twins??

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EVSA rally to support Priscilla's Law #2

Electric Vehicle Safety Alliance is leading the charge. Sign up directly to participate. HELLO EVSA SUPERSTARS! OUR RALLY WAS A GREAT SUCCESS THANKS TO YOU! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Thank YOU so much for braving the HEAT and showing up! YOU are why we will be successful in getting Priscilla's Law passed. We had 100 EVSA members In attendance! Thank you to our brave and wonderful members who are victims amd shares their testimony 💜 Sook Ling Lai, 💜Sanja & 💜Scott Pohl, 💜Roberta Simon, 💜Renee Baruch, 💜Wendy Peace💜 and to all the EVSA victims of e-vehicle violence. Thank you to EVSA Steering Committee- Pam Manasse, Andrew Fine and Carrie Michaels for all your hard work and dedication and to EVSA Godmother and Brooklyn Sandy Reiburn for gathering our wonderful members from across the river and for all of her guidance. I want to name each of you who took time to come out and rally, but we know who you are! THANK YOU! ! We appreciate you so very much as well as the members who truly wanted to be there but were there in spirit! We thank Council Members Inna Vernikov, Phil Wong, David Carr and Frank Morano for speaking in support of this critical bill. And thank you to candidates in our upcoming election for speaking in support of Priscilla's Law- Leslie Boghosian Murphy (running for City Council District 3), Corrine Arnold ( running for NY State Assembly District 6) and Laura Dunn (running for Congress in New York's 12th District). 📣Now, we must get back to our phone calls! 😀We started with FIVE CMs listed as co-sponsors on 0802-Priscilla's Law. Now, because of YOU, we are up to TEN! Let's keep it going! The following are the next FIVE Council Members I ask you do call and urge to co-sponsor Priscilla's Law ( Intro 0802-2026) There are two more names (total 7) below, that if you haven't called, please do! Leave a VM or a message with staff who answers. Thank you! Kamillah Hanks 212-788-6972 District 49-Staten Island. She signed Priscilla's Law last year! Susan Zhuang 212-788-7045 District 43- Brooklyn. She signed Priscilla's Law last year! Chris Banks 222-788-6957 District 42- Brooklyn. He signed Priscilla's Law last year! Linda Lee 212-788-7075 District 23-Eastern Queens. She signed Priscilla's Law last year! Althea Stevens 212-788-6856 District 16- Bronx. She signed Priscilla's Law last year! If you haven't called these TWO from original list, please add them to your call list -leave a message with staff who answers or on their voicemail. They record and count every single call! CM Simcha Felder -Brooklyn (Flatbush area) signed Priscilla’s Law(0606) last year 212-788-7357 CM Sandra Ung -Queens (Flushing area) signed Priscilla’s Law (0606) last year 718-888-8747 Please use your own words but feel free to take from mine below. It should take 10 minutes to call 4 Council Members. It will make ALL the difference! "Please sign Priscilla's Law ( Intro 0802-2026) requiring registration and visible plates for all electric assist vehicles. This will save lives, lessen injuries and improve the quality of life of all New Yorkers.” Some facts for you to share - if you like.... The facts are that the majority of your constituents want accountability for the e-vehicle riders who leave the scene of a crash with an injured victim lying on the ground, as they do the majority of the time, and for riders who ride egregiously with no consequence. With registered and visible plates on all e- vehicles, traffic cameras, which do not discriminate, will capture dangerous rider behavior (speeding, running lights..) and send the rider a traffic ticket. ONLY accountability changes behavior. It has been FIVE YEARS of zero accountability for e-vehicle riders who maim and kill New Yorkers. Enough is enough! How many more pedestrians, cyclists, e-bikers and dogs must be maimed or killed before this commonsense bill is passed? Listen to the MAJORITY and not the wealthy, special- interest bike lobby (Transportation Alternatives); a group that wants no rider accountability, because they receive huge donations from Lyft/Citibike and delivery app companies, and therefore are against any safety regulation that might dissuade bike riding-- including requiring HELMETS for adults. The bike lobby puts their profits over human lives. They value money over safety. Listen to US, the majority! NYPD ( and therefore DOT stats) are entirely inaccurate. Police rarely report crashes. Often, the EMT arrives on the crash scene before police arrive and take the injured victim to ER. Victims don't know to report or care to report after their hospital release, when their focus is on healing. The victims who do try to report after their release are often told "it's too late." Even when police ARE on the crash scene, they often don't report because "rider fled-so there is no point." All car crashes are reported, as they should be. The NYPD reports less than 50 e-vehicle crashes with injuries for 2024! Unbelievable! Bellevue Hospital Emergency Room "admitted 220 micromobility injuries in 2023 through Aug 2024 alone, stated Bellevue ER Doctor Angela Pfaff, who sees and average of one admission per day". And, Bellevue is only ONE of fifty-four ER Hospitals in NYC! Thank you! 💜Janet Janet Schroeder NYC-EVSA, Co-Founder & Director www.nycevsa.org Virus-free.www.avast.com

Langone News-More brain injuries from e-bike and micro transport accidents

Read it and take note.************** E-Bike and Scooter Crashes Are Leading to More Brain Injuries | NYU Langone News https://nyulangone.org/news/e-bike-and-scooter-crashes-are-leading-more-brain-injuries

NJ backlash against e-bike management

https://whyy.org/articles/new-jersey-e-bike-law-discrimination/*** Naturally there is grousing about new laws designed to create a safer and more responsible bike and micro transport environment. Seniors, Delivery agents, Complain about expense and time and trouble. Hey folks if the zealots and commercial vampires hadn't created an environment of jeopardy**Move fast and break things** and focussed on creating a lawabiding street and sidewalk culture-everyone would have been better served. Europe showed the way. America-Transportation Alternatives and Placemaking ignored the civility and public safety aspects and blasted and armtwisted ahead. Karma is a bitch. But its the followers who get burned

Endorsement of Cong. Dan Goldman

I attended a meet and greet for Congressman Dan Goldman on Sunday at the residence of Sean Sweeney. Head of The Soho Alliance and a long time ally in CARR toward the establishment of a responsible bike/micro transport culture. Dan Goldman has been a point person in the effort to bring accountabiity to the current president who is seemingly decompensating before the eyes of America and the world.Dan lead the first impeachment of the moral midget. He has a background as a prosecutor for the Southern District of New York. Pursuing facts and truth without fear or favor. Graduate of Yale and Stanford Law. He has conducted himself with vigor in as many areas as he has time and energy.An honorable pragmatist. In brief for the purposes of this blog-the OPPONENT in the primary is backed by Transportation Alternatives. Nemesis of a responsible bike culture and destroyer of quality of life and public safety. The OPPONENT is a career politician who lost in his bid to become mayor and is seeking another another pull on the public teat. Running against Dan Goldman is akin to supporting Donald Trump. Dan Goldman is not only a vigorous advocate for the district but an invaluable resource for the nation. Keeping Dan on the job is vital to retaking the majority in congress. Please support DAN GOLDMAN. VOTE LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT.

Bloomberg-What's killing the e-bike Biz?

Extensive piece about the e-bike Biz.From Bloomberg Enterprises. Keep in mind that it is the tiny titan of Bloomberg who was primarily responsible for jet starting the irresponsible bike/micro transport culture by withholding enforcement by the NYPD. Nicely removing the backbone of a responsible bike culture. Undermining the NYPD and generating an environment of on going jeopardy and needless deaths, injuries and constant public safety dread. Well done Mike. ****https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-14/what-s-killing-off-all-the-e-bike-companies?utm_campaign=bn&utm_medium=dis

NYT on line Thurs July 25,2019: J Brown

The New York Times Your comment has been approved! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with The New York Times community. Jack Brown | New York City No effort to establish a responsible bike culture. The NYPD limited in its ability to enforce the law. Bike build out done as fast as possible. Bike infrastructure set the table for world class congestion. Congestion-not environmentally or human friendly-begat a congestion tax. Congestion cost NYC $35 billion$ in lost business in 2017. NYC missing from top 20 global biking cities. Deaths. Serious injuries. Untold # harrowing close calls for pedestrians. What's wrong with this picture? New York is better than this.