Ride A Bike

Low Effort
Medium Cost
Medium Impact
Ongoing

Biking is a great way to get around, especially for short trips. With a basket or saddlebag, they could even allow you to skip the car altogether.

Newer options like folding bikes, electric bikes, and bike share programs make biking a great option for getting around!

Bike Share Programs Bike share programs offer an easy way to travel to work or explore the city without relying on fossil fuels.

Purchase A Bike Pretty straightforward, but can be pricey.

Bike Rental There is likely a place to rent bikes near you.

Take Action

Visit Rad Power Bikes

Rad Power Bikes is North America’s largest ebike maker and has been around over 15 years. They invision a world where transportation is energy-efficient, enjoyable, and accessible to all.

Take The Climate Quiz

Discover how to ride a bike where you live. Plus, get your personal climate action plan!

Why It Matters

Nearly 60% of trips in the United States are less than 6 miles. And nearly 80% of all trips are less than 10 miles. That is well within the range of nearly every ebike on the market today.

By choosing to bike instead of drive a fossil fuel powered vehicle, you're not only saving on fuel, but not contributing to global warming.

Resources

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Description
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Intro to Electric Bikes REI
Best Bike Share Programs Treehugger
E-Bike Incentive Programs Tracker Google Sheet with every known rebate in the country.Portland State University

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