[May 22, 2018] |
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GenZe Names "Top 10 e-Bike Cities" in U.S.
From coast-to-coast, commuters in cities across the U.S. are
increasingly choosing bicycles, e-Bikes and other two-wheeled electric
vehicles as their preferred means of local transportation.
To celebrate "National
Bike Month" in May, Silicon Valley, Calif.-based GenZe
compiled a list of the top ten U.S. cities where e-Bikes offer the
perfect local transportation option for commuters.
"U.S. cities are increasingly bicycle-friendly, adding shared lanes and
bike paths designed for two-wheel commuters," said GenZe chief marketing
officer Tom Valasek. "But the added power of an electric bike makes
cycle commuting possible in unexpected cities, where hills and terrain
present a challenge for conventional bicycles."
The cities listed in GenZe's study were selected according to the
company's "Three T's" criteria: Terrain (the grade of streets,
number of hills and geographic size of city area); Traffic
(average hours spent in traffic per city, and population density); and Trails
(total miles of bikeways, including dedicated bike lanes, bike paths or
shared streets).
In most U.S. cities, e-Bikes can travel anywhere conventional bicycles
are allowed, but electric bikes offer expanded capabilities for many
commuters since they are able to travel farther distances, and climb
steeper inclines than traditional bikes.
"There have been many published studies that rank the top bicycle
cities in the country, but none of these studies are e-Bike-specific"
added Valasek. "We aimed to identify the cities where e-Bikes can make a
substantial difference in daily commuting."
The "Top 10 e-Bike Cities" in the United States, according to GenZe are:
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San Francisco - While it's famous for being one of the world's
hilliest locations, the "Golden Gate City" has the second highest
population density in the United States and suffers from some of the
worst traffic congestion in the nation. San Francisco is also one of
the most e-Bike-friendly cities in the U.S., boasting over 430 miles
of dedicated bikeways and e-Bikeshare programs such as the new Ford
GoBike system, which make it easy for residents to cycle over San
Francisco's famous hills.
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Seattle - While its residents are already avid cyclists,
Seattle is ranked as the second "hilliest city in America," according
to online research, and ranked fourth in traffic congestion. Since
Seattle features over 172 miles of bikeways, electric bikes help more
residents get outdoors and commute to any part of the city.
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New York City - It's no surprise that the most
densely-populated city in the U.S. ranks high in traffic, but it's
surprisingly easy to get around the "Big Apple (News - Alert)" on two wheels, thanks
to the city's 1,000+ miles o bikeways and shared streets. Recently, NYC
announced new legislation that would finally allow electric-
pedal-assist bicycles on its city streets, making it the newest
"e-Bike friendly" city in the country.
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San Diego - With its great weather and 510 miles of dedicated
bikeways and shared-streets, San Diego is ideal for bicyclists. Except
it's also the fifth hilliest city in the United States, so the added
power and torque of e-Bikes make it easier to get around town.
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Los Angeles - In a city famous for its love affair with the
automobile, it's no surprise that L.A. has the worst traffic
congestion in the country. The city is also home to four of the 10
steepest grade streets in the United States. L.A.'s dense population,
coupled with its hilly terrain and 1,190 miles of bikeways make it one
of the top U.S. cities to commute via electric bicycle.
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Portland, Ore. - The "City of Roses" is well-known for its
bicycle-friendly infrastructure. In fact, Portland's Tilikum Crossing
was one of the nation's first car-free travel bridges when it opened
in 2015. However, Portland also suffers from considerable traffic
congestion, so e-Bikes are a practical option that make commuting long
distances easy, using the city's impressive network of bikeways.
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Pittsburgh - Famous for its bridges and tunnels, Pittsburgh
holds the distinction of being the hilliest city in the United States,
boasting two of the 10 steepest grade streets in the nation.
Pittsburgh also features a robust bicycling network, making e-Bikes a
practical cycling option across the city's daunting inclines.
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Boston - While Boston is well-known as a "walking town" due to
its relatively small geographic size and large population, it's also
one of the easiest cities to get around on two-wheels, with nearly 200
miles of bikeways. Bostonians could avoid the city's considerable
traffic congestion by adopting e-Bikes for daily local transportation.
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Washington, D.C. - The nation's capital is consistently ranked
among the highest cities for traffic congestion and population
density. With over 230 miles of bicycle-friendly roads and trails,
Washington D.C. is also a great place for commuters to skip the hassle
of traffic by exploring the city on an e-Bike.
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Minneapolis / St. Paul, Minn. - According to a study by the League
of American Bicyclists, 3.7-percent of Minneapolis residents
commute by bicycle. In fact, the city was ranked among the top two
bicycle commuting cities by the U.S.
Census Bureau in 2014, and has since expanded its 226 miles of
dedicated path trails, shared lanes and other cycling infrastructure.
Given the large geographical area of Minneapolis (including its
hillier twin city, St. Paul) and its expansive network of bikeways,
long commutes are no problem on an electric bike.
For more information on GenZe, visit www.genze.com
or on social media at Facebook.com/RideGenZe,
@RideGenZe
on Twitter (News - Alert), and @RideGenZe
on Instagram.
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Press Kit.
About GenZe
GenZe
has a simple motto: "Two Wheels. One Planet. Zero Emissions." We are
committed to providing easily-accessible personal transportation through
e-Bikes and e-Scooters loaded with smart, connected technology and
powered by sustainable, zero-emissions electric energy.
GenZe manufactures and assembles in Ann Arbor, Michigan with corporate
headquarters in Silicon Valley. GenZe is a division of the
globally-expanding $19 billion Mahindra
Group, which focuses on enabling people to rise through new and
better solutions to tomorrow's challenges. The Mahindra Group is a
worldwide leader in aerospace, automotive, utility vehicles, tractors,
motorcycles, clean energy, and more.
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