August 16, 2024 - (Boston, MA) The goals of Boston’s E-Bikes Incentive Program are to address historic inequities in transportation access, accelerate mode shift to sustainable modes of transportation, and improve mobility options for residents.
The City plans to provide approximately 1,000 vouchers ranging from $800 to $2,400 to help reduce the costs of purchasing an e-bike. Each recipient will also receive $150 toward the purchase of bicycle safety equipment. The first round of General Applications is from August 12-24 and the vouchers will be distributed via random selection (lottery).
To be eligible to participate in the E-Bikes Incentive Program, you must be a resident of the City of Boston, 18 years of age or older, and ONE of the following:
• Senior 60+
• Adult with a chronic or permanent disability
• Income-eligible adult, who is at or below 40% AMI
There are three types of Vouchers available for e-bikes through this program ranging from $800 to $2,400:
• Vouchers for standard e-bikes;
• Vouchers for cargo e-bikes;
• Vouchers for adaptive e-bikes and powered handcycle wheelchair attachments.
A full list of participating bike shops is also available, including Virtual info-sessions via Zoom, Try an E-Bike events and In-person Applications assistance.
For more information and the application process click here.
