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Readers Respond to the Case We Made For Replacing Cars With E-Bikes on Portland Streets

Last week, we made the case for replacing cars on Portland’s streets with e-bikes and suggested ways the city might make e-biking easier and more accessible (“6 Ways to Kill the Car,” WW, Oct. 16, 2019).

We Took Four of the Top-Selling E-Bikes in Portland Out For a Test Ride. Here Are Our Reviews.

First, the bad news: If you’re looking to ditch your car for an e-bike, it’s going to cost you.

E-Bikes Offer a Two-Wheeled Solution For Portland Moms

Today, there are no negotiations to get into the car. No maneuvering a wiggly child into an uncomfortable car safety seat. No waiting in the pickup line at school or day care.

I Thought an E-Bike Was an Impulse Buy. But It Changed How I Thought About Bike Commuting.

My purchase of a sleek, expensive new vehicle felt like the outgrowth of a midlife crisis. I was like a dude buying a Porsche convertible.

Six Ways Portland Can Kill the Car

Portlanders love cars. That’s not the city’s reputation.

Your Dream Car Is an E-Bike

A new invention is about to transform how Portlanders get around their city.

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