Look to new regulations, infrastructure
E-bikes have enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years as a tool to fight climate change and reduce carbon emissions. At the same time, some regions are grappling with how to regulate e-bikes and where to put them.
Atlanta is among the latest cities to offer tax credits for e-bike purchases, with a goal to distribute 1,000 vouchers -- more than 1,500 people signed up for the program within 48 hours of its launch.
A pilot e-bike incentive in Tampa last year awarded 180 vouchers from almost 1,000 applications. This year, the city plans to award 260 vouchers, valued at $570,000, in two funding cycles.
Lithium-ion batteries made e-bikes more convenient and popular. Regulators at various levels try to address battery fires and deadly crashes.
A survey found four takeaways as to why those 50 and older own an e-bike or not.
ROAD DIETS HAD little effect on emergency response vehicles although motorists could be better educated on how to properly yield to the vehicles. At least that was the case in one Midwest city. read more
As use of electric micromobility vehicles has surged, so too have injuries related to the devices. read more
Roundabouts on North Dakota’s highway system reduced the number of traffic crashes and fatalities and serious injuries in crashes, according to a study by the state Department of Transportation. read more
A record 157 million trips were taken on bike and scooter share systems across the U.S. and Canada in 2023 -- up almost 20 percent over the previous year and almost 7 percent higher than the 2019 peak of 147 million. read more
TAXES AND FEES imposed by cities on micromobility programs like bike share and scooter share vary tremendously and often are higher than most other modes of transportation. read more