Criminal Crackdown on Cyclists 2025
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‘War on Cyclists’: E-Bike Speed Limit Panned by Safety Advocates
"Sounds like more flavor-of-the-month hot air from the Adams administration," said one activist.
Thursday’s Headlines: Speed Limits for E-Bikes Edition
Something was looming large over last night's mayoral debate. Plus other news.
Echo Chamber: Tisch Touts E-Bike Crackdown to Adoring Upper East Siders
Reporting live from the anti-e-bike heartland.
Monday’s Headlines: Critical Mass of Rage Against the NYPD Edition
Scores of New Yorkers rode on Friday to protest the Police Department's criminal crackdown on cyclists. Plus other news.
Cyclist: Cop Pulled a Taser During Summons Chase
In a dramatic escalation of the NYPD's criminal crackdown on bike riders, a police officer pulled a stun gun while chasing a cyclist for allegedly running a red light on a regular bike.
Tisch Reveals Real Reason for Her E-Bike Crackdown: E-Bike Licensing
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch doubles down on her cycling criminalization campaign, saying e-bike licensing is the only other option.
Data Dump: E-Bike Crashes Were Down Before NYPD Crackdown, Contradicting Tisch’s Rationale
In the first four months of this year, e-bike crashes and injuries were down by double-digit percentages. So, um, why is the NYPD cracking down?
Memo to NYPD Commish Tisch: Drivers Keep Driving, And Killing, on Suspended Licenses
License suspension doesn't keep drivers off the road, why would it work with bikes?
Defending Bike Crackdown, Adams Says Drivers Have Been Targeted ‘Far Too Long’
This guy once claimed he be a Vision Zero hero, but he's just the zero part.
‘The Biggest Complaint’? The Real Stories Behind NYPD Commissioner Tisch’s Bike Crackdown
NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch has said cops are only targeting reckless e-bike use in six offenses along 14 key corridors. This is simply not true. Here are some stories from the front lines.
