The new models top out at 20 mph, and can ride 60 miles on a charge. They’re also better lit for safer night cycling.

Councilmembers Brooke Pinto and Charles Allen both offer different versions of the same idea — incentivizing District residents to leave their cars at home and cruise around on e-bikes.

Riide’s e-bikes throttle at 20 MPH, taking riders up to 25 miles before charging.