California Offers Long-Awaited Cash Incentives for E-Bikes

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🗓️ 12 December 2024

⏱️ 56 minutes

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Some California residents could soon be eligible for an e-bike voucher worth up to $2000. State officials say the program will cut pollution and help meet climate goals, while promoting transportation equity for low income Californians. E-bike popularity has soared, with U.S. sales rising from around 250,000 per year to more than a million between 2018 and 2022. But an increase in e-bike accidents has raised concerns about the boom in new riders. We’ll discuss the state’s program, get tips on safe riding and talk about what to consider if you’re shopping for a new e-bike. Guests: John Maa, trauma surgeon, MarinHealth Medical Center; former president of the San Francisco Marin Medical Society; Website URL: https://sfkidsvsbigtobacco.com Kendra Ramsey, executive director, California Bicycle Coalition Karen Wiener, co-owner, The New Wheel; An e-bike shop in San Francisco, Oakland, and Marin Jesse Villegas, Fresno resident, He bought an e-bike as part of the soft launch of the state's e-bike incentive program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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