The COVID-19 pandemic brought unexpected challenges to the health, livelihood and well-being of communities across the world last year. Working, shopping and getting around fundame ...

Even without the recent upsurge brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, bicycling has increased in popularity in many U.S. cities over the last decade. However, as the number of bicyc ...

E-bike riders are healthy, happier and less likely to use their car according to new research from leading urban e-bike brand Gocycle. ...

In Israel, a growing use of electric bicycles by youngsters has been noted, with an increase in related injuries. In this study, an observational survey was conducted on typical ur ...

This research project explores the economic impacts of bicycle and pedestrian street improvements in the United States using multiple data sources and analytical approaches. Buildi ...

To address the negative effects of car use, conventional and electric bicycles are often proposed as environment-friendly alternatives. The aim of this research is to identify the ...

Electric-assist mountain bikes (eMTBs) are similar to traditional mountain bikes, but with a pedal assist. They can handle natural surface trail terrain and many models offer the s ...

PeopleForBikes published a list of key questions and answers about electric bikes that provides talking points to many common questions about electric bikes. ...

Electric bicycle (e-bike) laws differ in every state, and can be confusing for consumers, retailers, and suppliers. With clear rules on how and where to ride an e-bike, everyone st ...

How many Americans ride a bike? How often do they ride? Why do they ride? ...

This study aimed to compare physical activity levels of e-bikers and conventional bicycle users (cyclists) as well as across e-bike user groups based on the transport mode substitu ...

This white paper will review and synthesize the recent and emerging research on e-bike safety to explore existing safety evidence that shows the differences in e-bike safety outcom ...

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center's (PBIC) mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable ...

Three predominant themes emerged: What is an eMTB?, Trails, and How should eMTBs be used? There was general confusion about the features and capabilities of eMTBs except by those w ...

Many cities have goals for reducing automotive VMT in order to reduce tailpipe emissions and to reduce congestion. Conventional cycling is a good solution, though its uptake has sl ...

The average heart rate during eMTB use was 94% (31/33) of the average heart rate during conventional mountain bike use. Therefore, eMTB use in this study achieved a majority of the ...

The goal of this white paper is to provide policymakers, agency leads, and local community leaders with a range of techniques to develop and structure e-bike incentive programs to ...

Maybe you think your city or town can’t build better places for bikes because you don’t have enough money, or are short on staff, lack strong community support or simply don’t have ...

To assess if active commuting with an electrically assisted bicycle (e-bike) during a 4-week period can induce increases in cardiorespiratory fitness measured as peak oxygen uptake ...

Whilst results suggest that e-bike and classic bike users are equally likely to be involved in a crash and the severity of crashes are also about equal, the overall impact of e-bik ...

Our newly released research is the deepest dive yet into public perceptions of bikes and mobility. ...

Cycling on the E-bike resulted in lower trip duration and exercise intensity, compared with the conventional bicycle. However, most of the time was spent in MVPA. This suggests tha ...

Through analysis of the survey responses, it became evident that e-bikes are making it possible for more people to ride a bicycle, many of whom are incapable of riding a standard b ...

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center's (PBIC) mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable ...

Electrically assisted bicycles (e-bikes) have been highlighted as a method of active travel that could overcome some of the commonly reported barriers to cycle commuting. The objec ...

APBP performed a study of electric bikes and found that they can play a significant role to increase bike ridership numbers. ...

Protected bike lanes are a simple concept, really: they're like sidewalks for bikes. ...

Results demonstrate that e-bikes can substitute motorized commuting modes on distances perceived to be too long to cover by regular bike, and stress the importance of positive expe ...

For e-bike trials, riders reported higher levels of enjoyment and lower need for a shower than walk or conventional bicycle trials. This paper adds to the expanding literature by c ...

E-bikes have the potential to displace conventional motorised (internal combustion) modes, but there are open questions about their role in displacing traditional bicycles. E-bike ...

The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center's (PBIC) mission has been to improve the quality of life in communities through the increase of safe walking and bicycling as a viable ...

In April 2017, a study was conducted by the national non-profit bicycling advocacy group PeopleForBikes, with support from the industry association the Bicycle Product Suppliers As ...

As a member of the bicycle industry, you can play a key role in efforts to accelerate local bicycling projects. This guide, part of a new PeopleForBikes program called PlacesForBik ...

Jefferson County Colorado conducted demonstrations of e-bikes around their community and saw significantly more residents approving of electric bike usage across different terrain. ...

Jefferson County Colorado measured electric bike impact around their community and saw significantly more residents approving of electric bike usage across different terrain. ...

Electric bicycles were found to be ridden faster, on average, than traditional bicycles, in addition to interacting differently with other road users. The results presented in this ...

This report is designed to help people organize and lead effective study tours, and serves as a primer for those interested in the study tour experience. It begins with a short sum ...

We find that, with few exceptions, riders of e-bike behave very similarly to riders of bicycles. Violation rates were very high for both vehicles. Riders of regular bicycles and e- ...

Participants rode a pedelec in the real world at a self-selected moderate intensity, which helped them meet physical activity recommendations. Pedelec commuting also resulted in si ...

This report draws on the experiences of Austin, Chicago, Denver, Memphis, New York, Pittsburgh, San Francisco and Seattle to create a general guide for adding this exciting, effect ...

This report examines the results of an electric bike (e-bike) pilot project, which took place April 2014-September 2015 in the Portland region. Participants from three Kaiser Perma ...

PeopleForBikes interviewed organizers, planners, leaders and activists in communities of color around the country who are working to build connected, all-ages bike networks. The re ...

In the fall of 2015, under contract with the Bicycle Product Suppliers Association (BPSA), with counsel from a field of recreation management experts, and through a review of exist ...

In order to better guide research into the range of potential social and environmental impacts and benefits related to the use of eMTBs on natural surface trails, IMBA and the BPSA ...

As cities become more congested and increasingly focused on sustainability, cargo cycles offer a potential alternative to motorized vehicles for local and last-mile goods delivery. ...

The Light Electric Vehicle Education and Research (LEVER) Initiative is a consortium of Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) researchers and educators that currently includes faculty and s ...