Electric Bikes

Older couple wearing helmets on electric bikes stopped on a pier next to ocean.

Is that an e-bike or electric motorcycle? A New Washington law clarifies.

New regulations require electric motorcycle riders to have a driver's license.

June 17, 2026 - GovTech

Man on e-bike in New York City on a cloudy day.

NYC e-bike injury study highlights 'critical infrastructure deficiencies'

The sharp rise in e-mobility injuries points to a need for safer roads, not more punitive laws.

April 27, 2026 - StreetsBlog NYC

Delivery worker carrying take-out food wearing a black backpack on black bike in New York City.

Study: Delivery Workers Are the Safest Cyclists on NYC Roads

A new study shows that delivery workers are more likely to stop at red lights and obey traffic rules than recreational or commuter riders.

February 2, 2026 - StreetsBlog NYC

People riding bikes onboardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

New Jersey Passes Nation’s Most Restrictive E-bike Law

Riders must be over 15 and pass a written and road test to license any type of electric bicycle.

January 22, 2026 - NBC Philadelphia

Everett WA USA Nov 14 2023 Two electric bicycles at the Port Of Everett Marina on a sunny day.

Washington’s E-Bike Rebate Rollout Shows Success for $1,200 Incentive, Low Redemption Rate for $300 Vouchers

The state’s first e-bike rebate program offers some valuable lessons for future rollouts.

December 29, 2025 - The Urbanist

Black electric bike parked on urban walkway with rider sitting on ledge drinking water behind it.

E-bike Injuries are up 1800% — but That's not the Full Story

The alarming rise in injuries to riders is due in part to the powerful, unregulated electric motorcycles posing as e-bikes.

December 10, 2025 - Velo

Man wearing helmet rides e-bike in separate bike lane in Carlsbad, California net to white SUV.

Carlsbad, California Could Set Age Limits for E-bikes

Some California jurisdictions say a minimum age limit is necessary for high-powered e-bikes due to the high number of injuries in recent years.

December 3, 2025 - ABC 10 News San Diego

Man riding e-boike wearing large blue delivery backpack.

California Cuts Funding for E-bike Rebates

The state cancelled an upcoming round of applications for the wildly popular e-bike incentive program that provided up to $2,000 toward the cost of an electric bike.

November 14, 2025 - Smart Cities Dive

Close-up of person changing battery on black electric bike outdoors.

Jersey City Program Offers Battery Swaps for Electric Bikes and Scooters

Residents can swap depleted batteries for fully charged ones as well as charge and park their devices at two pilot sites.

March 27, 2025 - Smart Cities Dive

Brown "Park Closed" sign on metal swing gate outdoors.

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March 4, 2025 - Diana Ionescu

Two electric dockless bikes parked on sidewalk in London, UK.

Dockless Bikes Seized as City of London Cracks Down on Parking

Lime and Forest paid £25,000 in fines to retrieve their property and are negotiating solutions with transportation authorities.

February 12, 2025 - The Standard

ELderly woman wearing black helmet and blue puffy vest stands next to e-bike with white and brown dog in rear basket.

Washington State E-Bike Rebate Set to Launch in April

The state program will offer up to $1,200 to fund the purchase of electric bikes.

February 4, 2025 - The Bellingham Herald

Man riding e-bike pulling trailer with small dog in it on paved path.

California E-Bike Rebate Demand Far Exceeds Supply

The queue to apply for California’s new e-bike incentive program, which only offered 1,500 vouchers, reached 100,000 people.

December 23, 2024 - Streetsblog California

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

Row of silver and blue Divvy e-bikes at bike share station in Chicago, Illinois.

E-Bikes Contributing to Bike Share Growth

Shared mobility users are gravitating toward e-bikes, which make cycling easier and more accessible for a larger segment of the population.

May 5, 2024 - Route Fifty

Two people on bikes on trail on green lawn with Denver, Colorado skyline in background.

Colorado Bike Shops Slow to Join E-Bike Rebate Program

The state says starting in 2025, they will be able to reimburse businesses on a quarterly rather than annual basis.

April 4, 2024 - Colorado Public Radio

Woman in purple helmet on orange e-bike with baby in seat on back of bike.

E-Bike Lending Libraries Offer Free Access to a New Mode

For people who can’t afford to buy an e-bike, or aren’t sure if they want to make the investment, e-bike libraries offer a risk-free way to try one out.

March 18, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

Person on folding electric bike wearing messenger bag resting foot on ground on urban street.

New Jersey Senate Committee Passes E-Bike Insurance Bill

Lawmakers say the admittedly flawed bill will undergo changes before its final passage.

February 18, 2024 - StreetsBlog NYC

Person on bike on New Jersey boardwalk.

Opinion: New Jersey’s E-Bike Insurance Proposal Would Have Chilling Effect on Micromobility

A proposal to require insurance for low-speed electric bikes could hamper the adoption of non-auto modes, advocates argue.

February 15, 2024 - Streetsblog USA

Black e-bike with red food delivery bags locked at bike rack on New York City street.

New York Launches Nation’s First Micromobility Trade-In Program

The program addresses safety concerns about e-bikes and e-scooters by letting residents trade in non-UL compliant devices.

September 19, 2023 - Smart Cities Dive

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