California E-bike Incentive Project
Program Goals
The California E-Bike Incentive Project aims to provide rebates to reduce the purchase price for e-bikes to income qualified consumers residing in disadvantaged and low-income communities. This project will be designed to help Californians reduce their VMT by lowering barriers to e-bike ownership, as well as to educate Californians about bicycle safety and support local businesses. The purpose of this project aims to 1) help people replace car trips with e-bike trips, 2) increase access to e-bikes, and 3) reduce GHG emissions.
Guiding Legislation/Policy Drivers
The California E-bike Incentive Project originates from Senate Bill 129, which authorizes the California Air Resources Board to create a program that provides financial incentives to purchase e-bikes.
Project Funding/Allocations/History
Currently the program has $13,000,000.
Who is eligible to receive funding?
The vouchers are available to California residents 18 or older who have a household income at or below 300% of FPL.
