Oregon State Parks e-bike rule change takes key step forward
A new rule must strike a balance between access, encouragement, and safety.
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.
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.
E-bike bill likely to pass with big changes following compromise
A fight avoided means no one comes away empty.
National bike industry org urges changes to Oregon e-bike bill
They’re rushing to make changes and find support before the bill is voted on.
Bill would create statewide electric micromobility task force
The task force could add political heft and awareness to an often misunderstood realm of the transportation world.