Originally Posted by
noglider
I hope it passes, too. It's a really good idea.
I'm a bit cautious about getting on board with this.
From the linked article:
Electric scooters are also listed as eligible, but no speed or power restrictions are noted for electric scooters.
There's already too much competition for space on NYC's bike paths. The e-bikes and scooters have more or less taken over, to the point where they're a danger to riders of plain old bicycles.
I can't say I love the idea of subsidizing e-bike and scooter purchases without establishing very clearly that bike paths and greenways are for bicycles (and possibly pedal-assist e-bikes), not for motor vehicles.