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Woman on bicycle in protected bike lane on Boston bridge

The Most Bike-Friendly States in the Nation

The League of American Bicyclists ranks states based on bike infrastructure and safety efforts.

December 16, 2024 - Smart Cities Dive

Busy crosswalk with people and bikes in New York City on a bright afternoon.

Op-Ed: NYC E-Bike Registration Bill ‘Regressive,’ ‘Practically Useless’

Why a proposed bill that would require e-bikes, e-scooters, and other motorized mobility devices would be difficult, expensive to enforce, and ineffective.

December 16, 2024 - StreetsBlog NYC

Cyclist on folding bike riding next to silver car on city street.

Bike-Mounted Sensor Could Improve Safety for Cyclists

A new camera technology can detect when vehicles pass too close to people on bikes.

December 12, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

Close-up of yellow Pacers Bikeshare e-bike parked outdoors with blurred people in background.

Indy Bike Share Sees Sharp Growth Thanks to Free Pass Program

A new fleet of e-bikes and free access for Marion County residents are getting more people on bikes.

December 8, 2024 - Pacers Bikeshare

Woman rides bike on paved walkway through plaza in Fort Worth, Texas.

Fort Worth To Relaunch Bike Share System in January

Trinity Metro shuttered its current system at the end of November and plans to relaunch with a mostly-electric system.

December 6, 2024 - KERA News

Close-up of black electric bike with person resting one foot on ground and holding blue helmet.

California E-Bike Rebate Program Launches — Again

After a series of fits and starts, CARB says the program will begin accepting applications this month.

December 5, 2024 - Streetsblog California

Long row of Bixi bike share bikes parked at station on street in Montreal, Canada.

Montreal Bike Share Breaks Ridership Record With 13 Million Rides

The Bixi system introduced a winter pilot project last year, leading to a rise in winter cycling.

December 2, 2024 - The Montreal Gazette

Worker in bicycle factory holding black and orange bike frame.

New Tariffs Could Stifle the US Bike Industry

Higher tariffs on components built in China will make the cost of U.S. bike production much higher, likely slowing the growth of the industry.

November 19, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

Lime rental bike on sidewalk in Denver, Colorado with Christmas lights in background.

Denver Micromobility on Track to Break Ridership Record

Denver’s shared bikes and scooters will provide as many as 6 million rides in 2024.

November 4, 2024 - The Denver Gazette

Row of red CaBi bikes at Capital Bikeshare station in Washington, D.C.

DC Micromobility Use Keeps Growing

Capital Bikeshare saw its fourth straight month of record ridership.

September 25, 2024 - Greater Greater Washington

Docked BCycle bike share station in Houston with red bikes

Houston Metro Abandons Bike Share in Favor of On-Demand Microtransit

The agency failed to include funding for bike share in its 2025 budget proposal.

September 24, 2024 - Houston Landing

Woman stands next to a bike with one hand on handlebar holding her mobile phone.

Transit App Adds Safety-First Bike Routes

Users of the mobile travel planning app can now prioritize safe bike infrastructure when trip planning.

September 13, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

Black e-bikes sitting on a sidewalk outdoors.

Denver E-Bike Rebates: Gone in 60 Seconds

The popularity of e-bike rebate vouchers continues unabated in Denver.

September 4, 2024 - Denverite

Wide shot of group of people with bikes standing in plaza near U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Biking Outpaces Transit Use in DC

D.C. residents and visitors take as many as 30 million trips on bikes or shared mobility, yet bike lanes cover just one quarter of one percent of the District’s streets.

September 4, 2024 - Greater Greater Washington

Domino's Pizza delivery bikes parked on a sidewalk in London, UK.

Cargo Bike Use Up Dramatically in London

Bike advocates attribute the growth to new protected bike lanes.

August 12, 2024 - Forbes

Older man riding e-bike with cargo trailer with small white fluffy dog looking at camera on paved bike trail.

An Update on California’s E-Bike Incentive Program

The e-bike rebate program, first funded in 2021, is still a failure to launch.

July 30, 2024 - Streetsblog California

Cyclist and runner on paved bike and pedestrian path in a park in Boston with fall colors on trees.

Boston’s Bike Network is Growing More Connected

More people are choosing to bike as the city focuses on filling gaps in its bike infrastructure.

July 25, 2024 - Boston Globe

Woman accessing bike at bike share station

Bike Share, Scooters Break Ridership Record

The popularity of e-bikes continues to drive growth for shared mobility systems.

July 24, 2024 - National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO)

Street view of Sherman Blvd in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with landscaped median in middle of four-lane road.

Milwaukee to Install New 5.5-Mile Bike Lane

The project is part of a pledge to build 50 miles of new bike lanes by 2026.

July 2, 2024 - Urban Milwaukee

Bike parking in underground area with ramp for taking bikes upstairs.

California Building Code to Add Bike Parking Requirements

Convenient and secure bike parking can make a major impact on whether people adopt biking as a daily transportation option.

June 19, 2024 - Streetsblog California

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