New e-bike rebate bill would give vouchers only to Oregonians on government assistance
5,000 bikes could be funded through the program.
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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.