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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

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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