Proposed rules would expand e-bike access on Oregon State Park roads, trails and beaches
The draft rules vastly improve e-bike access, bringing them more in line with rules for non-motorized bicycles.
Electric Bikes
Welcome to our coverage of e-bikes.
Portland is home to many electric-bike makers, tinkerers, riders, and enthusiasts. We do our best to cover it all. Have an e-bike story idea? Drop us an email via our contact page.
Oregon Senator will withdraw bill that sought to ban e-bikes from bike lanes
Add another ill-conceived, “conversation starter” bill to the scrap heap.
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.
With $197 million to fight climate change, Oregon doubles down on cars
Of the $66 million going to transportation, $52 million will go toward e-car rebates and $14 million will be spent on charging infrastructure.
At work and on MAX, e-bike riders feel policy pinch
In contrast to how our society and systems treat electric cars, it often feels like electric bikes can’t catch a break.
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.
Oregon Parks and Recreation considers changes to e-bike rules
The potential rule change could have a major impact on how Oregonians experience state parks.
Council date set for Portland’s first E-bike rebate program
A step forward for a highly anticipated program.
City of Portland adds two electric cargo bikes to vehicle fleet
In a nod to how useful these bikes are, they were purchased to accomplish specific tasks.
Advocates push for e-bike task force bill as clock ticks on session
Big questions and big potential deserve a big task force.