The Adams administration wants to make it easier for landlords to install e-bike charging equipment on the sidewalk outside their buildings to prevent indoor charging that can cause fire hazards.
Through the new “Safe Charging Accelerator” program, the city’s Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing a new rule intended to expedite the approval process for new charging equipment on the sidewalk — potentially allowing businesses all over the city to start allowing New York’s 65,000 delivery cyclists to safely charge their vehicles outdoors.
