New e-bike rebate bill would give vouchers only to Oregonians on government assistance
5,000 bikes could be funded through the program.
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Oregon bill seeks to ban Class 3 e-bikes from sidewalks, bike lanes, and paths
Regulating by bicycle type instead of speed or behavior could have unintended consequences.
Oregon State Parks e-bike rule change takes key step forward
A new rule must strike a balance between access, encouragement, and safety.
Tualatin police say 15 year-old “e-bicyclist” died in solo crash
A tragedy in Tualatin and how it’s being framed by police and local media.
Portland’s e-bike rebate program will launch summer 2025
The comprehensive program will also include adaptive e-bikes, job training, and better e-bike parking.
Council date set for Portland’s first E-bike rebate program
A step forward for a highly anticipated program.
Major e-bike bill opposed by The Street Trust
The bill would ban throttles for young riders and create a new traffic offense for unsafe riding.
State legislator pushes ‘Trenton’s Law’ to address safety of young e-bike riders
Urgency for a change in Oregon’s e-bike law is palpable following death of teen in Bend.
New program powered by PGE grant will fund 90 e-bikes for low-income Portlanders
The program will launch in north Portland October 1st.
City of Tigard ready to reveal free e-bike library program
Mobility that’s free from emissions and cost is a pretty big deal.
Bend lawmaker considers e-bike law changes in response to tragic teen death
Throttles are focus of changes, but mandatory helmets for all ages could be on the table too.
Opinion: Let’s have the right conversations after tragic Bend e-bike death
Let’s embrace these bikes, and not let our penchant for finger-wagging and othering squander this opportunity to get kids outside.
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