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E.P. bans e-bikes on sidewalks and at city parks, recreation spaces

Economic Activity 06/04/2026

EAST PROVIDENCE – Electric bicycles are now banned at city parks, recreation spaces and on all sidewalks in the community. The City Council on June...

SOARING SALES: Co-owner Mark DeFestano says sales exploded at Bristol Bikes LLC, which specializes in electric bicycles, following the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns and he anticipates continued demand now that it will take years to repair the Washington Bridge in Providence, which was partially closed in December due to an infrastructure failure. DeFestano is pictured with his wife and co-owner, Robin Paradis. PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Pedaling DeFestano’s Bristol Bikes wares

Entrepreneurship 04/12/2024

The pandemic restrictions and a growing appreciation among consumers for electric bicycles has resulted in boosted sales at Bristol Bikes LLC, an independent distributor...

TYLER JUSTIN, owner of Mission Electric, sells and maintains electric bicycles. State officials announced Wednesday that it will launch the Erika Niedowski Memorial Electric Bike Rebate Program, which will offer residents reimbursements for purchasing e-bikes. /PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

State launches $250,000 e-bike rebate program

Government 10/19/2022

EAST PROVIDENCE – Come Oct. 24, the state will open up a new electric bicycle rebate program, offering residents reimbursements for purchasing e-bikes in...

Job Lot Charitable Foundation provides police with bicycles

Community Service 07/23/2021

SMOOTH RIDES: The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation recently donated 26 new GenZe E222B electric bicycles, each one valued at $1,300, to the...

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