Opinion: Let Oregon kids ride Class 1 e-bikes
Oregon’s age restriction takes away a crucial mobility tool for young people.
Oregon’s age restriction takes away a crucial mobility tool for young people.
Good news for fans of using government subsidies to make e-bikes cheaper.
A bold move from an e-bike industry veteran.
Ironically, the bike was a Class 3 with specs that make it illegal to operate on multi-use paths.
More people should be able to afford a new e-bike.
The draft rules vastly improve e-bike access, bringing them more in line with rules for non-motorized bicycles.
Add another ill-conceived, “conversation starter” bill to the scrap heap.
Prices start at $299 a month.
5,000 bikes could be funded through the program.
Regulating by bicycle type instead of speed or behavior could have unintended consequences.
A new rule must strike a balance between access, encouragement, and safety.
A tragedy in Tualatin and how it’s being framed by police and local media.