Get ready to see a lot more of these compared to the older, orange models. Photo: Meira Gebel/Axios
We're coming up on 10 years of Biketown — the City of Portland's e-bike share program, run by Lyft and sponsored by Nike.
To celebrate a decade of reducing dependence on cars, the Bureau of Transportation plans to replace the entire 3,000-plus e-bike fleet with newer "zippy" models that have a stronger motor, longer battery life and more seat-height options.
These zippier, gray "Cosmo" e-bikes have been on our streets since 2024, and make up 30% of the fleet and account for half of all trips, per PBOT.
The agency did not respond to Axios' request for how much money was allocated from Portland's clean energy fund to pay for the upgrade.
What's next: PBOT plans to host a group ride downtown on July 19.
