§ 19-187 Information on bicycle and other micromobility device activity.
AC § 19-187
a. Definitions. As used in this section, the term “micromobility device” means a device intended for personal transportation within the city of New York that is not a motor vehicle, as such term is defined in section 125 of the vehicle and traffic law. The term “micromobility device” includes, but is not limited to, bicycles, electric bicycles, scooters, and electric scooters. b. Webpage.
1.No later than February 1, 2025, the department shall publish a page on its website providing information about current bicycle and other micromobility device ridership as well as historical trends relating to such ridership. The department shall include on such page data from automated counters as well as data from other relevant sources. The department shall update such page monthly if updated data is available, or within a reasonable amount of time after such data is available, and shall update such page no less frequently than annually.
2.The department shall include, or provide a link on such page to, a description of any projects of the department to enhance the safety and movement of bicycles and other micromobility devices on the streets and bridges under the jurisdiction of the department. The department shall study and consider bicycle crash data, bicycle use data, and any other data the department deems relevant and appropriate to determine the projects described on such page, and shall explain how such projects respond to the needs of users of bicycles and other micromobility devices. The department shall include such project descriptions as part of the update required to be submitted by paragraph 2 of subdivision d of § 19-199.1. (L.L. 2024/086, 9/14/2024, eff. 10/14/2024) Editor's note: Former § 19-187, regarding community board hearings on the construction or removal of bicycle lanes, was repealed by L.L. 2024/003, 1/6/2024, eff. 1/6/2024.
