Good morning, Coalition Superstars
Partly through the efforts of the DC Safe Streets Coalition, the conversation about regulating e-bikes and scooters continues to grow. The League of American Bicyclists will host a webinar Tuesday, Aug 11 at 3 PM, with state advocates working to make it safer for people who ride e-bikes and “are dealing with unique legislative efforts.” They may be talking about us. Register here if you’re able https://bikeleague-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ux3VtvazSp2XN6KAoB6n6w#/registration
Also, Axios will host ‘Moving America Forward’ at the National Press Club, Saturday, Aug. 22, 3:30 – 5:30 PM with policymakers, technology leaders and motor executives to discuss how emerging technologies and legislation are changing. Register here https://link.axios.com/click/46853413.64486/aHR0cHM6Ly9heGlvc21vdmluZ2FtZXJpY2Fmb3J3YXJkLnNwbGFzaHRoYXQuY29tLz91dG1fc291cmNlPWF4aW9zbmV3c2xldHRlciZ1dG1fbWVkaXVtPWRjbG9jYWwmdXRtX2NhbXBhaWduPWhvbmRhZXZlbnQmc3RyZWFtPXRvcA/642d67eda452c7ba5410126bB73d6ee4d
Report back to DC Safe Streets Coalition and we’ll nudge the discussion.
Do not forget to get someone else to sign our petition https://c.org/GVFzcRN8kP
Meanwhile, The New York Times reports New York City Council’s plan to consider an unusually large raft of bills — 17 in all — to reform electric bike and scooter use on New York streets is indicative of how heated the issue has become. Safety advocates, delivery workers and community groups disagree on the best way for travelers of all kinds to share the road, after a series of concerning crashes involving e-bikes. After Deadly E-Bike Crashes, N.Y. Lawmakers Consider Crackdown – NYTimes 8-4-26
Nick DelleDonne
DC Safe Streets Coalition
703 929 6656
August 6, 2026