First look at Oregon’s new e-bike rebate legislation
In the upcoming legislative session, Oregon will have the opportunity to enact a government-funding e-bike purchase incentive program.
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Colorado’s impressive push for e-bike riders has Oregon advocates inspired
The state of Colorado is pedaling circles around other states and local governments when it comes to getting its residents on electric bikes. And Oregon advocates are envious. Rachel Hultin, sustainable transportation director at nonprofit Bicycle Colorado, shared an update on their efforts at Portland’s Electric Bikes for All working group meeting last week. From … Read more
E-bikes a better way to help people than cheaper gas, says Oregon Congressman Blumenauer
“I don’t want to sound like ‘Johnny-one-note’ with our cycling agenda, but burning calories instead of fossil fuel is something that will make a difference right now.” -Earl Blumenauer Thanks to inflation and the war in Ukraine, gas prices have hit record highs, and in the car-dependent United States, a lot of people across the … Read more
Oregon legislator will propose e-bike purchase incentive bill next session
Oregon House Representative Karin Power (D-41 Milwaukie) knows how transformative electric bikes can be; but she also knows how expensive they are for some buyers. That’s because she recently bought one herself. When Rep. Power purchased her Tern GSD last fall, we made it front page news. Central to her story is that she was … Read more
Friday Opinion: The bills I wish we were working on this session
A few bill ideas for 2021.