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Council hears enforcement, safety concerns over e-bikes, dirt bikes and ATVs in parks
Summary
Council members and witnesses described injuries, disorder and enforcement limits related to illegal e-bikes, dirt bikes and ATVs in parks; DPR said it emphasizes education and localized pilot enforcement while NYPD described targeted seizures on roadways and data-driven patrols to reduce park incidents.
Council members raised persistent concerns about electric bicycles, illegal dirt bikes and ATVs operating in city parks and greenways, asking both Parks and NYPD how rules are communicated and enforced and whether legislation or program changes are needed.
Commissioner Iris Rodriguez Rosa said DPR’s approach to the micro-mobility pilot has been to emphasize education before enforcement, including distributing translated flyers and coordinating with NYPD and FDNY on safety messaging tied to lithium-ion battery fire risks. DPR said the pilot for bikes and e-scooters continues through December 2025 and that enforcement…
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