Get Paid to Pedal

The D.C. Council unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that aims to get fewer cars and more e-bikes on D.C. streets. The legislation incentivizes residents to purchase e-bikes with a tiered subsidy program based on income, partially reimbursing residents for the cost of the bike. For lower-income residents eligible for SNAP and TANF, the subsidy can be up to $2,000 for a cargo e-bike, up to $1,500 for a regular e-bike, up to $300 for a replacement battery, up to $250 for annual maintenance, up to $250 for e-bike parts to accommodate riders with disabilities, and up to $150 for a bike lock. For all other residents, the subsidy can be up to $1,000 for a cargo e-bike, up to $750 for a regular e-bike, up to $150 for a replacement battery, up to $125 for e-bike parts to accommodate riders with disabilities, up to $25 for annual maintenance, and up to $75 for a bike lock.