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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

FIRST E-BIKE REBATE PROGRAMS IN NEW YORK STATE

Early results suggest rebate size and household income shape whether lower-income applicants can turn e-bike interest into completed purchases.

Mar 4, 2026

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

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New York State Investment in Shared Mobility Leads to 14x in Additional Funding

A four-year NYSERDA partnership helped unlock $18.8 million in outside investment, expand bikeshare, and bring services into disadvantaged communities.

Apr 23, 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

How Shared Mobility Operators Market Underserved Populations: Case Study Research

Successful outreach to lower-income riders depends on how programs define community engagement, adjust tactics over time, and address misperceptions about prospective users.

Mar 18, 2020