Support micromobility safety and access
Join BEST, The Street Trust, and other members of the Oregon Micromobility Network in supporting micromobility safety and access — before the deadline on Wednesday, March 19, at 5 pm.
Two bills before the Joint Committee on Transportation of the Oregon State Legislature help integrate micromobility into our transportation system while keeping riders and pedestrians safe:
- House Bill 3626: Micromobility Safety (aka E-RIDES)
Establishes clear and enforceable rules for e-bikes, e-scooters, motorized wheelchairs, and other powered micromobility devices — ensuring safe riding, consistent enforcement, and education for all road users.
- House Bill 2963: E-Bike Rebates
Provides financial assistance to help more Oregonians afford e-bikes, expanding critical access to clean, affordable transportation. Affordability is a key factor in achieving wider micromobility use.
Submit Written Testimony
Take just a few minutes to submit written testimony:
- Click the Submit Testimony buttons below.
- Select that you Support each bill.
- Select Text Testimony to enter your brief comments … or select Upload a PDF to submit more formal testimony.
Submit testimony before the deadline on Wednesday, March 19, at 5 pm.
Suggested Talking Points
The main thing is to register your support, even with just a brief comment, for example: “I support integrating micromobility into our transportation system while keeping riders and pedestrians safe.”
Your testimony will be more powerful if you personalize it.*
* Note: Written testimony is public information and will be posted on the Oregon Legislative Information System (OLIS) website. Personal information in written testimony and in the submission form (except email addresses) is posted to OLIS and searchable on all major search engines. DO NOT include any personal information that you do not want made public, such as your address, phone number, or health history.
Consider using the following suggested talking points.
House Bill 3626: Micromobility Safety (aka E-RIDES)
Summary of bill:
- Relating to vehicles.
- Defines “powered micromobility device” for the vehicle code.
- Consolidates and makes uniform standards for wearing protective headgear for children under 16 years of age when riding or using a bicycle, electric assisted bicycle, motor assisted scooter, powered micromobility device, and certain non-motorized vehicles.
- Provides that a person 12 years of age or older can use a motor assisted scooter or Class 1 or Class 2 electric assisted bicycle.
- Directs the Oregon Department of Transportation to undertake a public information campaign to inform the public about the changes to the law.
Explain why you or your organization are in support:
- How you, your business, or your organization interacts with micromobility (e.g., personal use, employee commutes, business operations, advocacy).
- Any challenges you have faced due to unclear or inconsistent micromobility regulations.
- How this bill will improve safety and access in your community.
- Why investing in micromobility safety and education matters to you.
- Provide specific examples. Personal stories, business challenges, or community benefits will make your testimony stand out.
- Keep the core structure intact, but make it your own. The more personalized, the stronger the impact.
Other key talking points:
- Safety First: Clear and Consistent Rules for Micromobility
Establishes uniform safety standards for e-bikes and other micromobility devices. By creating clear and enforceable rules, this bill helps protect riders, reduce crashes, and improve street safety for everyone. Standardized helmet laws and responsible age limits ensure that young riders are operating safely.
- Public Awareness is Key to Safe Streets
Directs ODOT to educate Oregonians about micromobility laws and best practices. Increased awareness will help drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians safely share streets and pathways, reducing conflicts and improving road safety statewide.
- Reducing Unsafe and Illegal Vehicles
Helps law enforcement and transportation agencies focus on the real safety threats. Instead of targeting responsible e-bike riders, ensures that enforcement efforts go toward stopping motorcycles, mopeds, and illegally modified high-speed vehicles from misusing bike lanes and shared pathways.
House Bill 2963: E-Bike Rebates
Summary of bill:
- Relating to electric bicycles.
- Directs the Environmental Quality Commission to establish by rule a program for providing rebate vouchers to qualifying individuals who purchase electric assisted bicycles.
- Establishes the Electric Bicycle Incentive Fund.
- Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Explain why you or your organization are in support:
- How you, your business, or your organization interacts with micromobility (e.g., personal use, employee commutes, business operations, advocacy).
- How this bill will help Oregonians build greater economic prosperity, while increasing connectivity and access in your community.
- Why decreasing dependence on cars and alleviating traffic congestion matters to you.
- Provide specific examples. Personal stories, business challenges, or community benefits will make your testimony stand out.
- Keep the core structure intact, but make it your own. The more personalized, the stronger the impact.
Other key talking points:
- Reducing Household Monthly Costs
E-bikes provide a low-cost, reliable transportation option for Oregonians, reducing household expenses on gas, car maintenance, and transit fares. A rebate would make e-bikes accessible to more people, particularly low-income residents who need affordable mobility options to get to work, school, and essential services.
- Congestion Relief
E-bikes take cars off the road, reducing congestion and making commutes faster for everyone. By replacing short car trips (the biggest contributor to gridlock) e-bikes free up space on streets, reduce parking demand, and improve traffic flow. A rebate would help more Oregonians choose e-bikes, easing strain on our roads and making commutes faster for everyone, including people who drive!
- Freedom & Flexibility
For communities without access to reliable or frequent transit, which relies on fixed routes and tight schedules, e-bikes offer freedom and flexibility, especially for those in historically underserved areas. A rebate would empower rural, suburban, and urban residents alike by expanding access to safe, efficient, and sustainable mobility.
External links
- Joint Committee on Transportation (Oregon State Legislature)
- The Street Trust
- Oregon Micromobility Network (old site)
- Priorities
- 2025 Legislative Priorities (3-page PDF)
- Priorities
Further reading
House Bill 2963
- New e-bike rebate bill would give vouchers only to Oregonians on government assistance (BikePortland, 1/15/25)
Senate Bill 471
- Oregon Senator will withdraw bill that sought to ban e-bikes from bike lanes (BikePortland, 2/19/25)
- Oregon Needs Sensible, Not Reactionary, E-Bike Policies (The Street Trust at Substack, 2/5/25)
- Oregon Senator says ‘Class 3’ in e-bike bill proposal was a misnomer (BikePortland, 1/21/25)
- Oregon bill seeks to ban Class 3 e-bikes from sidewalks, bike lanes, and paths (BikePortland, 1/14/25)