Motorized scooters, mopeds and electric assist bicycles (E-bikes) are becoming more popular in both New York state and nationally, as they can be an affordable, environmentally friendly and convenient means of transportation.

As compared to four-wheeled motor vehicles and even full-size motorcycles on the one hand, and standard foot scooters and foot pedal bicycles on the other, scooters, mopeds and E-bikes provide the best of both worlds. Like a foot scooter or standard bicycle, they are small, easy to park and easy maneuver around, yet like a full-size motorcycle or car, they are powered and can get around at speeds topping 20 to 40 miles per hour, which is more than sufficient to navigate crowded city streets. They are particularly popular among delivery workers who can zip past traffic and pull up right to their delivery destinations without the concern of finding available street parking.