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.
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
PROTECTED BIKE LANES, intersection treatments, and reallocated space for biking and walking are some of the common traits found among the top cities and towns for bicycling. read more
Pedestrian deaths continue to rise in the United States, with 7,522 people struck and killed while walking in 2022. read more
Most docked bikeshare systems experienced an increase in ridership last year, led by expansion in Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C. read more
AMID SOARING SALES of e-bikes and e-scooters in recent years, there’s a lack of awareness among owners about the lithium-ion batteries that power the devices that could lead to risky behavior and even deadly fires, according to recent surveys. read more