Oregon Active Transportation Summit

The concept of e-bike lending libraries is simple: they allow people to borrow e-bikes – for a few hours or a few months. Borrowing lets people try e-bikes when they're not ready or able to commit to the expense of buying one. By getting people used to riding e-bikes for everyday trips, lending libraries make e-bikes more accessible, reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), and advance city and state climate goals. A new report, "E-bike Lending Libraries: Trends and Practices in the United States," offers a comprehensive scan of e-bike lending libraries across the U.S. This presentation will talk about the different types of lending libraries, program elements, and the things to consider when developing a program.