A key component of DC’s sustainability and clean energy
plans is to shift commuters from motor vehicle use. To that end, the DC Council
passed a E-bike Initiative in September 2023 to offer District residents a
municipal subsidy to purchase electric bicycles. Mayor Murial Bowser signed Act 25-0249 on October 11 and sent it to
Congress for assent. The Act became law
on November 28 and was sent to DDOT, which promised to implement the program
“by the Spring of 2024”.
Though it seems to roll out by the speed of bureaucracy, the
DC E-bike initiative will start enrollment for two weeks on April 1, 2024. Applicant can submit their bid online or at
the numerous application pop-up sites.
While it does not matter when one submits the materials
during the April 1-15th application window (as recipients will be
randomly selected), the program will dedicate half of the FY2024 project funding to Preferred Applicants (those receiving
SNAP, Medicaid, TANF or DC Health Alliance assistance). If sufficient funding remains after the
first round, the program will be extended for Standard Applicants. All
applicants must be at least 18 years old and prove that they are District
residents and that the applicants intend to purchase an E-bike.
These vouchers can only be redeemed at DC Authorized E-bike retailers. Moreover, the voucher can only be utilized at the time of purchase and the retailers will be reimbursed directly. In case the E-bike price exceeds the voucher amount, retailers will reduce the up front price by the amount of the voucher.
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