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Future of Fast Package Delivery is by Pedaling?
DOT Approves E-Cargo Bikes on City Streets A photo of an E-Cargo Bike delivery rider as the pilot program has been approved and will expand across the city. -Photo courtesy of the New York City Department of Transportation. By David Greene Manhattan Voice April 15, 2024 MANHATTAN - The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved E-Cargo bikes on city streets after establishing new safety standards and guidelines. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced that the agency has approved the use of E-Cargo bikes and establishing key safety standards that will make bike deliveries safer and reduce the number of large delivery trucks. Upon the announcement Mayor Eric Adams said, "For too long, large trucks have been the only option, bringing congestion and pollution with them. Low and no-emission cargo bikes are one of the ways that we're changing the paradigm." Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi added, "The pandemic fundamental
