Rebate program helps Atlanta residents purchase e-bikes
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Atlanta residents who are thinking about buying an e-bike to get around town can now apply for a rebate to help afford them.
The latest: Applications for the city's E-bike Rebate Program are open through Sept. 22.
- The City Council has set aside $1 million in funding for the program, which could provide more than 400 rebates, the Atlanta Regional Commission said in a press release.
How it works: The program, which will be administered by the ARC and promoted by Propel ATL, provides rebates based on an applicant's income.
Zoom in: For example, an applicant making less than 60% of the area median income (no more than $47,999 for 1 person) will receive a $1,600 rebate.
- $1,100 rebates will be for a person in the 60-80% AMI bracket ($48,000 to $64,000)
- Applicants whose income is 81-140% of the AMI ($64,001 to $112,000) can receive $550.
- Once approved, participants can purchase e-bikes at participating stores.
- More details about eligibility can be found online.
Catch up quick: The program first launched in 2024 and more than 11,000 residents applied, City Council member Matt Westmoreland said in a press release issued by the Atlanta Regional Commission.
- Rebates for 581 e-bikes were issued during the 2024 cycle.
- This next round builds on that success, helping more residents get around without getting behind the wheel, reducing traffic and emissions and supporting our local bike shops along the way," Westmoreland said.
What's next: The deadline to apply for a rebate is Sept. 22. The ARC said it expects another application round will open next spring.