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A03874 Summary:

BILL NOA03874
 
SAME ASSAME AS S01975
 
SPONSORJackson
 
COSPNSRDickens, Colton
 
MLTSPNSR
 
Amd §§102-c & 1242, V & T L
 
Adds cargo bicycles with electric assist to the types of bicycles with electric assist regulated under the vehicle and traffic law; provides that no person shall operate a cargo bicycle with electric assist unless it is accompanied by proof of financial security unless otherwise authorized by local law, ordinance, order, rule, or regulation or pursuant to an agreement made on behalf of the city, town, or village.
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A03874 Actions:

BILL NOA03874
 
02/08/2023referred to transportation
01/03/2024referred to transportation
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A03874 Memo:

NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
 
BILL NUMBER: A3874
 
SPONSOR: Jackson
  TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to cargo bicy- cles with electric assist   PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: An act to amend the vehiCle and traffic law, in relation to bicycles with electric assist   SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS: Section 1: Amends the opening paragraph of section 102-c of the vehicle traffic law to increase the width of a commercial bicycle from thirty six inches to forty eight inches wide. It creates a fourth class of electric bicycles, "Cargo bicycle with electric assist" which is designs to carry and deliver more than ten cubic feet of proerty Section 2: Amends subdivision 4 and 9 of section 1242 of the vehicle and traffic laws and adds new subdivision 11-a. These changes regulate where cargo bicycles with elecitrc assist can operate- namely, cargo bikes can not use bike lanes that are in parks or on public land; cap the speed limit on bikes to 12 miles per hour; and requires caro bike operators to have proof of financial security (insurance). Section 3: This act shall take effect immediately.   JUSTIFICATION: As New York unrolls the legalization of e-bikes and e-scooters this year, different tweaks to the law are needed to keep consumers safe and get the best services possible. This legislation would create a 4th class of e-bikes for "cargo" bikes. These bikes would be allowed to be 48 inches wide and can travel up to speeds of 12 miles an hour. Other electric bikes have higher speed limits and are only allowed to be 36 inches wide. Cargo bikes are critical to deliver goods more efficiently and in a cleaner environmental manner.   LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: 2021-22 A.6748-B Referred to Transportation / S.2757 Referred to Trans- portation   FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: None   EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect immediately.
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