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Exclusive: Cops Writing 15% of Their Red Light Tix to Cyclists, Who are Just 2% of Road Users

We received data from a Freedom of Information Law request showing that the NYPD is intent on writing red-light tickets to the lightest, slowest-moving vehicles instead of doubling-down on enforcement against 3,000-pound-plus killing machines.

April 18, 2025

Caught Again! Fly E-Bike Accused of Lying about Battery Safety

The company claims its bikes are inspected and comply with the gold standard for safety, but a lawsuit says it does not.

March 31, 2025

Candidate Cuomo’s E-Bike Restrictions ‘Demonize’ Those Who Need Them

E-bikes give commuters, parents and delivery workers the ability to get around, but Andrew Cuomo would restrict their use in favor of the car, which the Department of Transportation says is the singular threat on the road.

March 27, 2025

Bike NY is Seeking to Build the Perfect E-Bike Subsidy Program for NYC

The bike advocacy group wants to make sure e-bikes are being incentivized in the very places where they are so needed.

March 25, 2025

Public Grilling: Queens Panel Berates Opponents of Bob Holden’s E-Bike Registration Bill

Queens cyclists who came out to oppose an e-bike registration bill faced hostile questions from their local community board.

March 14, 2025

Cuo-No! Disgraced Ex-Gov Embraces Fever Dream of Anti-Bike, Anti-Safety Cranks

The self-professed "car guy" has embraced a dubious street safety plan being pushed by Council Republicans.

March 11, 2025

Friday Video: A Very Cogent Argument Against E-Bike Registration

... And it's from a Canadian (he's so polite!).

March 7, 2025

Safety Last: State DMV Won’t Commit to Moving Against Company Behind Illegal Moped

Streetsblog's investigation showed unsafe vehicles. But ... crickets.

March 5, 2025

Leadership Vacuum: Delivery Workers Oppose Hochul’s E-Bike Plan as Adams Goes AWOL

Advocates and delivery workers are against new proposals from the Governor to regulate e-bikes, so what's going on with city hall's leaked plan to keep the industry in check?

February 27, 2025

City E-Bike Swap Program Uses Bikes from Fly, a Company With Safety Violations

A Streetsblog investigation found Fly, a popular e-bike and moped vendor, has consistently skirted city regulations, but now the company is at the heart of the city's first e-bike trade-in program.

February 13, 2025