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E-Bikes Take the Lead in City Bikeshare Programs

https://www.usnews.com/news/cities/a...share-programs

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- For years, bikeshare programs have been associated with big, heavy and slow bikes. But now in Madison, Wisconsin, riders are pedaling on electric-bikes, or e-bikes, an increasingly popular type of bicycle equipped with a motor. When a rider puts pressure on the pedals, the motor engages to give riders a boost. In late June, Madsion became the first city to replace its entire bikeshare fleet with electric bikes. And it's part of a growing trend. --- As of early August, 41 out of the 192 cities in the U.S. that have at least one bikeshare system had incorporated e-bikes, also known as pedal-assist bikes, Herr says. And many of these systems are already seeing significant benefits, including a jump in ridership.

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