E-bikes
Basics
New Bill Would Help Americans Buy E-Bikes
As President Biden gears up to give electric car buyers a federally subsidized discount, Congress must not to forget the other electric vehicle that is even better at saving the planet.
February 11, 2021
I Tried An E-Cargo Bike For 30 Days And Didn’t Need to Touch My Car Once
Can e-bikes help Americans quash their car habits? Streetsblog USA Editor Kea Wilson says yes.
November 27, 2020
Talking Headways Podcast: Seattle’s Experience with Bike Share
This week, we're talking about how Seattle DOT transitioned from docked to dockless bike share, the impact of ride hailing on micromobility adoption, and the future of his industry.
November 5, 2020
Op-Ed: The Business Case For Cargo Bikes
As traffic volumes increase in our city centers, partly fueled by deliveries from a COVID boosted e-commerce sector, organizations are looking for a silver bullet for urban logistics. But has it been sitting right here under our noses all this time?
October 23, 2020
Should States Subsidize E-Bike Purchases? This New Yorker Thinks So.
September 18, 2020
The pandemic has inspired more Chicagoans to buy e-bikes
September 2, 2020
How To Get More People on E-Bikes
It will take a different kind of advocacy to increase e-bike adoption in the U.S. — and the whole cycling community might be better for it.
September 2, 2020
The Law That Could Kill Bike and Scooter Share in California — and Set a Dangerous Precedent For Your State
Assembly Bill 1286 would functionally ban scooters, e-bikes and other electric-assist modes from the road — if advocates don't speak up.
August 25, 2020
Increasing E-Bike Adoption Just 15 Percent Could Cut Emissions 12 Percent
A new study shows that just a 15-percent shift to electric bicycles in Portland would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 12 percent.
August 17, 2020
Is it Time for the U.S. to Try the ‘Madrid Model’ of Vehicular Cycling Infrastructure?
The Madrid Model of "slow" lanes in the middle of roads could rival the Scandinavian model of protected lanes that separate cyclists from traffic altogether — if Americans will have it.
August 11, 2020
