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What the Heck Is Going on with the State E-bike Incentive Program?

The program's launch has been delayed for two years, and currently "there is no specific timeline" for it. Plus the administrator, Pedal Ahead, is getting dragged, but details are vague

July 26, 2024

Friday Video: Take a Spin on Boston’s Electric Cargo Bike Share

Can't afford a $7,000 Urban Arrow cargo e-bike ? In Boston, you can now rent one for just a few bucks.

July 12, 2024

New Law Would Ensure The Bike Revolution is American-Made

On-shoring the bike manufacturing industry isn't just good for the national economy, a top congressman argues — it's also good for ending car dependency.

June 11, 2024

How — and Why — To Start a Neighborhood E-Bike Library

American advocates are loaning out e-bikes to their neighbors — and creating flocks of new riders.

March 18, 2024

Statewide E-bike Incentive Program: How Much Longer?

"Sometime in the second quarter of 2024," and I have some land to sell you.

March 14, 2024

New Bills Want to Regulate, Restrict E-bike Riding

Training is important, but requiring a license to ride a e-bike would have other negative consequences.

February 13, 2024

Find Out Exactly How Much Your City Could Benefit By Investing In E-Bikes

Curious how much carbon — and cash — you and your neighbors could save if your government went big on electric bikes? Now you can find out.

November 2, 2023

Four Ways to Spot a Bad E-Bike Article

A recent New York Times series shone a light on the potential "dangers" of e-bikes — and perpetuated dangerous tropes that need to be debunked.

August 9, 2023

Study: Most US Cyclists Say They’d Move To Cities That Offered to Buy Them E-Bikes

Could the humble e-bike credit become a powerful economic development tool?

August 4, 2023

Stop-as-Yield Bill Dropped… for Now? Forever?

Boerner's staff emphasize that the Assemblymember plans to continue working on the issue, but that as of now there are no details about what a "robust and comprehensive bike and e-bike safety bill package" might contain.

July 18, 2023