Electric Bicycle Incentives Go Local, But Feds Can Do More
It’s hard to overstate the societal upside — or “positive externalities,” as economists would call them — presented by electric bicycles. By replacing car trips, e-bikes can simultaneously lower emissions, improve street safety, and boost riders’ health.
By
Kea Wilson
5:42 PM CDT on March 28, 2022
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