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Kam Buckner sponsors state bill for electric bike rebates, emphasizing equity
Thanks to Buckner and his allies, there's a lot of legislation currently in play that could make Illinois a better state for bicyclists.
March 14, 2023
Equiticity Mobility Opportunities Fund will help North Lawndale residents buy green vehicles
The program will also train stipend recipients on how to safety use their new vehicles, provide low-cost or free maintenance; and hold events to promote the advantages of low-emissions transportation.
January 13, 2023
Divvy hopes new charging stations will reduce VMT needed to maintain the fleet
The Divvy system recently debuted charging stations for electric Divvys. Read more to find out where the first charging stations are located.
May 5, 2022
Divvy’s sleek new electric bike model is going to be a hot commodity for riders
"Overall I'm impressed with the new Divvy bikes and look forward to snagging one whenever I’m away from my own bike."
December 2, 2021
CDOT: Divvy’s e-bikes are going back to a 20 MPH speed cap
Ever since Divvy bike-share's pedal-assist electric bikes debuted in summer 2020, there's been all kinds of confusion about how fast they go.
June 11, 2021
It’s not your imagination: Divvy’s e-bikes actually are slower now
It's not a great marketing strategy to charge a premium to use a service, get people used to using that service at level X, and then quietly lower the service quality to level Z.
November 23, 2020
Chicago’s spike in cycling fatalities continues with first e-Divvy death on Near West Side
The latest fatality was the seventh on-street Chicago bike fatality, and the second bike-share death in our city.
September 9, 2020