New York's streets are some of the busiest in the country, and even after a decade of Vision Zero, too many New Yorkers are still hurt and killed in traffic crashes every year. Dashers share the same streets alongside pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, which is why we strongly support key pillars of Mayor Mamdani's new Vision Zero Reimagined plan and the City Council's work to eliminate traffic deaths on New York's streets.
The Mayor’s new "Vision Zero Reimagined" plan sets out more than 100 actions to eliminate traffic deaths over the next decade. Many of the plan's biggest priorities DoorDash has already backed, and several others we believe will help make NYC’s streets “the envy of the world,” including:
Infrastructure improvements, like protected bike lanes and connected bike networks and hardened daylighting at intersections;
Sensible speed limits for cars and trucks as well as micromobility devices, like e-bikes;
Removing the most dangerous micromobility devices, including e-motos, Class 3 e-bikes, and devices powered by uncertified lithium-ion batteries from the road;
Active management of vital curb space with dedicated micromobility loading zones and high parking turnover, especially in dense areas or busy commercial districts;
Stronger enforcement and greater accountability for repeat dangerous speeders, unregistered devices, and needless obstruction of bike lanes;
And general rider safety, including digital IDs, training, and better access to safety equipment, as a practical complement to enforcement.
Importantly, we’ve backed these policies with real investment. Since 2023, we’ve invested more than $28 million in Dasher vehicle and safety equipment support, and we’ve helped thousands of NYC Dashers get access to free or reduced cost e-bikes (that meet the latest UL certifications), with thousands more on the way. We’ve also used our own data and the City Ratings published by PeopleForBikes to illustrate that safer, calmer, and multi-modal streetscapes help spur economic growth and power local commerce through our 2025 and 2026 two-wheel reports.
Most Dashers follow the rules and are responsible riders. On average, two-wheel Dashers travel under 10 mph on the routes shown to them in the app, well within the safer speed the plan calls for. Independent research backs this up too: a 2026 Hunter College study that tracked riders at 155 intersections across the five boroughs found delivery workers are among the safest cyclists on the road, running red lights at less than a third the rate of recreational and commuter riders.
"We commend Mayor Mamdani for taking action to make New York City's streets safer for everyone," said Ivan Garcia, Head of New York City Government Relations at DoorDash. "NYC Dashers share these streets with pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers every day which is why we have a vested interest in making sure street safety is treated not just as a shared responsibility, but as something everyone needs to prioritize. We stand ready to work with the city on the details of this plan, from daylighting intersections to safer bike lanes, all in an effort to help make safer streets a reality.”
DoorDash will continue working with New York City lawmakers, agencies, and community partners to advance practical, evidence-based street safety policy.
