Nobody expects walking in New York City to be a walk in the park, but the experience has become exponentially more dangerous thanks to reckless e-bike riders who increasingly aren’t held accountable — even when they break the law.

E-bike collisions, which can cause serious injury or even death, have increased almost 32% this year compared to 2025, according to NYPD data, with more than 500 crashes to date.

This past March, the mayor rescinded the NYPD’s ability to issue criminal summons to lawless e-bike riders. City Hall pledged to improve safety through other measures, but the alarming rise in collisions makes clear this hands-off approach isn’t working.

Now the mayor is adding insult to injury by asking voters to approve a ballot measure that would fast-track so-called “street safety projects,” including new bike lanes, while giving the public less of a say.

Let’s be clear:........

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