The coming oil crisis is going to suck, but the one small silver lining is that when oil gets expensive, cities get better.

My latest video is now available on Nebula and Patreon (YouTube on Sunday):

https://nebula.tv/videos/notjustbikes-when-oil-gets-expensive-cities-get-better

Not Just Bikes β€” When Oil Gets Expensive, Cities Get Better

We are heading into a new oil crisis, but this isn't the first time this has happened. The good news though is that history has shown us that when oil gets expensive, cities get better, and that's likely to happen again.

Nebula

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Except maybe in New Jersey, which enacted laws which will reduce the number of eBikes in use. I just sold my eTrike I use for hauling groceries and other local errands and will be buying a non-motorized trike.
In general NJ is pretty good, but they're too heavy-handed in regulating eBikes.
https://thecyclistchoice.com/resources/new-jersey-ebike-laws/

New Jersey E-Bike Laws 2026: License & Insurance Required - The Cyclist Choice

New Jersey e-bike laws changed Jan 2026. License, registration & insurance required by July 19. Fees waived for 2026. Complete compliance guide + penalties.

The Cyclist Choice