City lifting ban on e-bikes in parks starting June 20 for yearlong pilot
to ride on park drives, such as the loops in Central and Prospect parks, as well as the city’s greenways, such as those along the Hudson River, East River, Harlem River, and Jamaica Bay.pedal-assist and throttle e-bikes that can travel up to 25 miles per hour, as well as stand-up e-scooters with top speeds of 15 mph, but not faster and heavier mopeds or motorcycles.
to the Parks Department calling on it to rescind the e-bike ban in Prospect Park, praised the pilot but said the ban should be lifted permanently. E-bikes are quickly becoming an indelible component of the city’s streetscape, particularly among the 65,000 workers delivering food to New Yorkers. E-bikes are also becoming increasingly popular as a commuting option.
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