Mayor Adams urges riders to slow down as new e-bike speed limit goes into effect

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new 15 mph speed limit for e-bikes has gone into effect in New York City and Mayor Eric Adams is urging riders to slow down.

The speed limit implementation comes after the Adams administration submitted a final rule in the City Record in September, as noted in a press announcement from the mayor’s office. The limit restricts e-bikes, e-scooters and pedal-assist commercial bicycles to the same speed limit in place for stand-up e-scooters.

“Under our administration, New York City is leading the nation in keeping our streets safe for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers alike, and I am proud that our work has led to traffic fatalities dropping to some of the lowest levels in New York City history,” said Adams. “Our administration has always been one that listens to com