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14 APRIL 19, 2024

NYC Mayor Adams, DOT Commissioner

Rodriguez Launch LockerNYC to Combat Package

Theft and Reduce Delivery Truck Traffic

Free, Public Delivery Lockers Available 24/7 on City Sidewalks Will Allow New Yorkers to

Receive Secure Package Deliveries

OUR BUREAU
NEW YORK, NY

ew York City Mayor Eric Adams and New
York City Department of Transportation
N(DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez
have launched LockerNYC, a free pilot program
that will utilize lockers installed on public sidewalks
throughout multiple boroughs to allow New Yorkers
to receive secure package deliveries. Statistics show
that 80 percent of households in New York City re-
ceive at least one delivery per week and 20 percent
receive four or more deliveries — and, each day,
90,000 packages are reported stolen or lost in transit
in New York City, as many buildings lack secure ar-
eas for package deliveries. The LockerNYC pilot in-
cludes seven units, each with the capacity to securely
hold 25 packages at a time and has the potential to
further expand this year. The pilot is open to the
public and the LockerNYC program will be avail-
able across multiple delivery carriers. New York-
ers can sign up for free and manage orders online. In addition to providing a convenience to New package theft data, among other criteria. Other
“We are taking on porch pirates and cutting Yorkers, the LockerNYC pilot program also aims to priorities in the selection process included provid-
down on emissions by unwrapping LockerNYC, our reduce delivery truck traffic by consolidating deliv- ing adequate circulation space, avoiding conflicts
pilot program that will combat package theft and eries at central locations. It builds upon recent ad- with street furniture, ensuring smooth pedestrian
reduce delivery truck traffic in our city,” said Mayor ministration efforts to reimagine deliveries in New flow, and avoiding the obstruction of windows, fire
Adams. “Reducing crime, fighting climate change, York City, restructure freight distribution, and cre- escapes, or public art. Each locker location is visibly
and providing a convenience to New Yorkers all at ate a sustainable last-mile delivery system for getting equipped with two security cameras, LED lighting,
the same time is a package deal that New Yorkers goods where they need to go. In his State of the City and anti-theft mechanisms on locker compartments.
can be proud of. This is a part of our broader ef- address this year, Mayor Adams proposed establish- The lockers will be operated and maintained by
forts to reimagine how New Yorkers get their goods ing the New York City Department of Sustainable GoLocker, the vendor selected by the city for this
and services, including through our forthcoming Delivery to harness the potential of non-traditional initiative, and GoLocker will oversee customer sup-
Department of Sustainable Delivery that was an- transportation modes like e-bikes, mopeds, cargo port and overall management of the technology.
nounced in this year’s State of the City.” bikes, and more while prioritizing worker and pub- The pilot will be in place for a year, with the
“COVID changed the way we shop; now, 80 per- lic safety. Additionally, last month, the city released potential to be extended upon evaluation, allowing
cent of us get one package delivered per week,” said new rules to allow for more deliveries to occur using DOT to test and evaluate the technology and deliv-
Deputy Mayor for Operations Meera Joshi. “This electric cargo bikes, a safer and more sustainable ery model.
administration is taking a holistic look at green solu- alternative to large delivery trucks. Likewise, DOT “As package theft continues to adversely impact
tions for this very modern challenge with delivery previously announced a local delivery hub pilot pro- our communities, LockerNYC is an innovative solu-
lockers and microhubs, and using our waterways, gram to reduce negative environmental and safety tion that will provide every New Yorker with the safe
rather than trucks, to get goods where they need to effects of truck deliveries that will launch this year. and secure deliveries they deserve,” said New York
go. The green revolution starts here.” DOT is also expanding the number of dedicated State Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Her-
“New York City is leading the way on making loading zones for deliveries across the five boroughs, melyn. “Moreover, free public delivery lockers will
deliveries greener, safer, and more secure,” said with over 2,000 loading zones installed in the past reduce truck traffic, making our commutes easier
DOT Commissioner Rodriguez. “The LockerNYC two years. and the environment greener. I applaud Mayor Eric
initiative will help cut down on package thefts and Locations were selected based on land use, Adams and DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez
reduce the number of big delivery trucks clogging concentration of buildings lacking mail or pack- for this pivotal program to protect our packages as
up our streets.” age rooms, and New York City Police Department we continue working to combat theft.”

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