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California’s Cap-and-Invest Crisis, Explained
California’s budget was finalized in June, but the legislature can pass trailer bills to amend it until the end of August.
August 11, 2026
Legislative Update: E-Bikes, Road Charge, Active Transportation, and More
We've added some new bills since last month's update in addition to all of the legislation that's moving (or was already defeated).
April 7, 2026
Letter to the Editor: The Injustice of Moving E-Bike Funds to Clean Cars 4 All
More on yesterday's disappointing news.
October 31, 2025
This Company Wants to Help More Americans Buy Used E-Bikes
Trade wars in Washington are having a chilling effect on the U.S. bike market. Could selling more used cycles fill the gap?
August 6, 2025
The California E-Bike Incentive Program Second Round Application Rescheduled for May 29
Here we go again.
May 19, 2025
The California E-Bike Incentive Project’s Website Crashed Last Night – No Vouchers Distributed
“If they were actively trying to sabotage the program, what would they do differently than this?” - anonymous e-bike voucher hopeful in an email to Streetsblog.
April 30, 2025
CARB Proposes Changes for E-Bike Incentive Project
Staff has proposed a lot of improvements for the next round of e-bike vouchers.
March 7, 2025
State Releases CAPTI 2.0, a Document to Align the State’s Climate Goals and Transpo. Spending
California had some success with CAPTI 1.0, but it's going to take stronger political will for the state to meet its climate goals.
March 6, 2025
Yes, There Are Real People Who Got an E-Bike Voucher from the State
Yes, there are real people who got e-bike savings vouchers from the state.
February 28, 2025
Enviro Leaders: EV’s Won’t Save Us, Invest in Transit and Active Transportation
To the surprise of few, the incoming presidential administration of Donald Trump hit the ground driving, signing executive orders that will boost oil production and could eliminate federal tax credits for the purchase of electric vehicles. While California has set its own climate and emission goals, its plan relies on drivers switching to emission-free electric vehicles.
January 22, 2025
