| New York City bike lanes hold a dizzying mix of micromobility vehicles — bikes, scooters, mopeds, electric unicycles, e-bikes, cargo bikes and more. Electric bikes and scooters have become far more common since the pandemic, creating tensions over safety between riders, pedestrians and drivers. That tension has led to calls for more regulations, particularly to rein in the boom of battery-powered mobility devices. On the table is a bill that would require all electric bikes and scooters to be licensed with the city. Yet some experts I spoke to question whether cracking down on these vehicles is the best way to ensure safety for everyone on streets where cars and trucks remain the biggest danger to pedestrians. Read more from me today on CityLab: As E-Bikes Boom in NYC, Some Call for More Regulations — Fola Akinnibi A Blueprint for Better Bike Lanes
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