NYC to install e-bike charging stations on sidewalks
New York City officials announced Monday they will install e-bike battery charging stations on sidewalks in an effort to reduce apartment fires.
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New York City officials announced Monday they will install e-bike battery charging stations on sidewalks in an effort to reduce apartment fires.
The Department of Transportation says it will help reduce apartment fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
New York City is looking to expand its program offering e-bike battery charging stations on city sidewalks. It's an effort to get lithium-ion batteries out of apartments and avoid fires.
A hearing on e-bike safety was underway Wednesday at City Hall, with lawmakers discussing a proposal that would regulate the bikes, requiring them to be licensed.
Supporters say the legislation, dubbed "Priscilla's Law," would make streets safer and bike riders more accountable, but critics argue it would be too expensive to implement and enforce. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
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Mayor Adams, the DOT and the FDNY on Monday announced a series of e-bike initiatives designed for safety.
Mayor Adams, the DOT and the FDNY on Monday announced a series of moves designed for safety. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed bill on Thursday aimed at getting dangerous lithium-ion batteries off New York streets and out of homes.
According to FDNY data, this year alone in the city there have been 110 investigations connected to lithium-ion battery fires that resulted in 50 injuries and one death. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation aimed to protect people and first responders from fires caused by those batteries. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
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People who have been injured or lost their loved ones to e-bike crashes are calling on the city to enact tougher regulations.
A group rallied Thursday morning to demand e-bikes be licensed and registered, and that e-bikes and scooters get banned from city parks.
According to recent Department of Transportation numbers, bicycle deaths are at a 24-year high.
According to recent Department of Transportation numbers, bicycle deaths are at a 24-year high. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The site in Cooper Square in the East Village is the first of five public e-bike charging stations.
New York City officials are hoping that a new public charging station for e-bikes will help reduce the number of fires caused by lithium-ion batteries.
Wednesday morning, New York City Council voted unanimously to pass two new e-bike safety rules.
Officials say they recovered dozens of battery packs and hundreds of individual lithium-ion cells used to alter, create and repair the batteries.
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