In an effort to make bicyclists safer on California roads, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 1909 into law in September 2022 and it went into effect on January 1, 2023. This law requires motor vehicles to give bicyclists a larger safety buffer when passing them on the street, which in turn will ostensibly reduce the number of collisions between motor vehicles and … [Read more...]
Ask the BC Government to STOP Taxing Ebikes
The British Columbia government has seen HUB Cycling and the BC Cycling Coalition's calls for eliminating the PST on electric assist bicycles, and the budget committee has recommended it to the Province, but officials need to hear from more people to make a final decision. Write to your elected officials today to let them know how you feel. Yes! I want the PST on e-bikes … [Read more...]
Why is the Mayor of New York Waging War on Ebikers?
New York Mayor Bill De Blasio and the New York Police Department are waging war on ebikers, in the name of safety and Vision Zero. But why? There is no evidence that ebikers are a safety risk for anyone, and it seems that the only people who are being harmed by this merciless campaign are the vulnerable ebikers. They are basically delivery workers, mainly immigrants, many of … [Read more...]