New e-bike rebate bill would give vouchers only to Oregonians on government assistance
5,000 bikes could be funded through the program.
5,000 bikes could be funded through the program.
The comprehensive program will also include adaptive e-bikes, job training, and better e-bike parking.
A step forward for a highly anticipated program.
For just $6 million, the bill would deliver over 11,600 rebates to Oregonians.
Part of a five-year, $20 million transportation decarbonization investment.
No matter how you slice it, buying an e-bike will only get easier in the coming months.
One step closer to cheaper e-bikes.
The bill has been almost entirely re-written to include a low-income provision and more
Cheaper e-bikes could help stem the tide of falling bicycling rates.
At a time when Portland’s bike ridership numbers are falling, we can look to Denver where electric bikes are bringing new people into the fold.
Not a bad start.
It will be our first chance to hear arguments for — and against — the idea.