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MoGo Accessible Bike Program Launch

Adaptive Bicycles and the Future of Inclusive Mobility

Adaptive bikes can expand independence, health, and transportation access, but cost, infrastructure, care support, and storage still limit who can ride.

May 14, 2026

Rebecca with an early prototype of her e-cargo bike for bikeshare operations, inspired by her research

The Silent Driver: Human Connections and Innovation in Bikeshare Operations

Bikeshare systems work best when fleet staff can use local knowledge, adapt priorities, and pair technology with human judgment.

Oct 3, 2024

SMI Cornell Highroad Fellow, Jessie trying the Clip on a Reddy Bike

Clip provides an electric boost to standard bikes

Clip can turn compatible standard bikes electric for short, lighter rides, but tire, fork, wheel-size, range, and weather limits matter.

Jul 30, 2024

new york e-bike owner with dog

An Empire State E-bike Incentives Program

A statewide program could make e-bikes affordable for lower-income New Yorkers through larger incentives, point-of-sale vouchers, and trusted local retailers.

Jun 13, 2024

Now is the time to incentivize e-bike ownership

A statewide point-of-sale rebate could make e-bikes more affordable for lower-income New Yorkers while supporting climate, health, and transportation goals.

May 16, 2024

Why Start an E-Bike Library? Transforming Communities Through Sustainable Mobility

Free pedal-assist e-bike libraries help community organizations build trust, connect residents, and expand affordable transportation without requiring bike ownership.

Aug 1, 2023

E-bike Library member

Uplifting Buffalo’s East Side with E-bikes

Buffalo’s first e-bike library gave residents free access while turning East Side Bike Club’s workshop into a hub for rides and bike skills.

Feb 2, 2023

The East Side Bike Club: Its Programs and Impacts

Research on bike libraries worldwide identifies practices that can help Buffalo’s East Side Bike Club strengthen mobility access in marginalized communities.

Aug 29, 2022

Lessons Learned: Buffalo By Bike Tourism Campaign

A $150,000 campaign generated over 6 million impressions and an estimated $400,000 in economic impact, with social media and events outperforming billboards.

Nov 15, 2018