The Weekday Cyclists

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s bill signing of legislation to regulate e-bikes, lithium-ion batteries, and “limited use” motorcycles (the technical term for scooters):

Legislation S.7703-B/A.8450-B requires limited-use motorcycles to be registered by dealers at point of sale (I introduced a resolution in support of this bill in the City Council last year)
Legislation S.154F/A.4938-D prohibits the sale of lithium-ion batteries that are not up to national manufacturing standards
Legislation S.8743/A.9338 directs State agencies to develop and maintain safety resources for riders.
Legislation S.8742/A.9337 requires training for first responders for Incidents Involving lithium-ion batteries
Legislation S.7503-B/A.01910-B requires retailers to provide operating manuals for items with lithium-ion batteries
Legislation S.9419-A/A.7628-A requires police reports following E-Bike or E-Scooter accidents that result in injury or death
Legislation S.7760-A/A.8102-A requires micro-mobility devices t

After a hyper indulgence in the glories of Spring rain in Central Park I bring you a variety of snaps made around the city. True, one photo of rain covered cobblestones does continue the Spring rain tradition. The others... Root vegetables on sale in Inwood, geese in Riverside Park, Lower Manhattan from the Staten Island Ferry, a trash bag(!), a bus rider in black and white, spontaneous artwork in Chelsea, those wet cobblestones and, for the first time in a while, a haiga....

And now for some things somewhat different After a hyper indulgence in the glories of Spring rain in Central Park I bring you a variety of snaps made around the city. True, one photo of rain covered cobblestones does continue the Spring rai…

Dear Linda,



The first-ever New York Cycling Census has received more than 13,000 responses so far, but organizers don't want to stop there. In an effort to make sure the survey results truly reflect the demographics of New York State — including more women riders, riders of color, low-income New Yorkers and folks who don't bike often or at all — the closing date has been extended through May 31.

This is an exciting and unprecedented opportunity to help shape the future of bicycling and document where, why and how New Yorkers are riding bikes. This survey information will help shape public policy to foster safer streets and more equitable transportation options across the state. Please share the survey widely with your networks.

TAKE THE CENSUS TODAY
Administered by Urban Cycling Solutions (UCS), the Cycling Census will collect a

statewide dataset on bicycle integration with mass transit. The purpose of this short

survey is to collect insights from cyclists and transit users to better understand opportunities and barriers for active first/last-mile transportation throughout New York. This survey is supported by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).

The data collected from this survey will be used to assist decision makers in developing a more inclusive and equitable multimodal transportation system. Your email address and other personal information will not be saved or shared. Census participants will be entered to win one of three $150 Planet Bike gift cards offered by UCS.

Are you a bicycle retailer? Use your platforms to amplify this survey so the survey reaches as many riders as possible!

Together, we can make bike riding better for everyone.



– The PeopleForBikes team