The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) is gathering public input on 50 locations proposed for e-bike battery swapping cabinets, as part of the Public E-Bike Charging (PEC) program.
The two locations to be proposed within our district are as follows:
2nd Avenue and 79th Street
1st Avenue and East 73rd Street
To submit your feedback on the proposed location, please use the resource here to share your thoughts on the proposal!
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