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Elections and Politics

Legislative Agenda Includes Rail Electrification, Congestion Pricing, and Traffic Enforcement Cameras

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Bicycling

Zipping Through Town On An E-bike with Aseem Deodhar

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Accessibility

Cities, Nonprofits Begin Rolling Out New Incentive Programs for E-Bike Purchases

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Boston Officials Test-Drive New Electric Bikes for Potential Inclusion in the Bluebikes System

<p>Sam Mintz is currently the editor of <a href="https://brookline.news/">Brookline.News</a>, a nonprofit news website covering the Town of Brookline. Before moving back to the Boston area in 2021, Sam spent five years in D.C. covering Congress and federal agencies for Politico and E&amp;E News.</p>


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Environment

Last-Minute Legislation Legalizes (Some) E-Bikes, Axes Low-Income Fares, and Throws More Cash At EVs

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Transit

Mass. Senate Revives Low-Income Fare Legislation

Advocacy Opportunities

Advocates Lobby Senate for Low-Income Fares, E-Bikes In Transportation Bond Bill

House Bond Bill Includes E-Bike Rebates, Snubs Low-Income Fares

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Baker Administration Developing E-Bike Incentive Program

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Advocates Rally for E-Bike Legislation at Mass. State House

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