E-bike rebate bill voted out of committee 9-1
One step closer to cheaper e-bikes.
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Sponsors reveal extreme makeover for Oregon’s e-bike rebate bill
The bill has been almost entirely re-written to include a low-income provision and more
Portland Clean Energy Fund draft plan includes $20 million e-bike rebate program
Cheaper e-bikes could help stem the tide of falling bicycling rates.
Report reveals what we can learn from Denver’s successful e-bike rebate program
At a time when Portland’s bike ridership numbers are falling, we can look to Denver where electric bikes are bringing new people into the fold.
E-bike rebate bill coasts through first legislative hearing
Not a bad start.
E-bike rebate bill back on committee agenda (for real this time)
It will be our first chance to hear arguments for — and against — the idea.
ODOT report says state should make e-bikes easier to purchase
This report is a welcome step forward for e-bike believers that should also help policymakers make better choices.
Oregon’s e-bike rebate bill set for first legislative hearing
The first test for one of the most anticipated bills of this session.
BikePortland’s guide to the 2023 Oregon legislative session
There are several very intriguing bills session.
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.
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