After a series of fits and starts, CARB says the program will begin accepting applications this month.
Californians will finally be able to take advantage of a state e-bike incentive program starting December 18, reports Melanie Curry for Streetsblog California. “The first launch window will provide up to $3 million for about 1,500 e-bike vouchers to ‘income-eligible’ California residents, with future vouchers available in the coming months.” Requirements include being over 18 years old and an income 300 percent or less of the federal poverty level.
The program, administered by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), has had a troubled start. After launching in early 2023, the program was slow to begin distributing rebates, and critics warned it was too small to make a significant difference in mode share.
The vouchers will be worth up to $2,000 depending on the applicant’s income and the type of bike purchased.
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