Electric Bikes
Streetsblog California
What Is an E-Bike, and What’s an Unlicensed Motorcycle: A Parents’ Guide
The holiday shopping guide for anyone in the e-bike market.
December 10, 2025
PART III: Policy Solutions to the E-Moto Problem
What happens when existing state laws don’t quite seem to fit newer types of electric motor vehicles that are being sold and used? How should we address this problem? Here's Part III of our series.
Matt Moore
November 4, 2025
PART II: Unpacking the Risks for Riders and Families of Illegal E-Motos
In this second installment of our series, we examine the legal, financial, and safety risks that e-moto riders and their families face every day.
Matt Moore
November 3, 2025
PART I: The E-Bike ‘Problem’ is an E-Moto Problem
PeopleForBikes separates fact from fiction to protect the future of e-bikes in America in this new series. This is Part I.
Matt Moore
November 2, 2025
Strap In: California Will Open Its E-Bike Voucher Portal Again on 4/29
Given the chaotic experience with the first application portal opening, it’s probably a good idea for applicants to be ready with all of the necessary documentation.
April 24, 2025
California Bicycle Advocates Call on Elected Leaders to Protect E-Bike Riders by Curbing Illegal Electric Motorcycles
The California Bicycle Coalition and partners urge leaders to focus on the real threats to safety, and stop hampering the adoption of e-bikes
December 16, 2024
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 25, 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
