Incentive Program
To encourage the switch from driving to biking, GO Santa Cruz County’s GO BIKE! Incentive Program provides cash vouchers to eligible participants for discounts on bikes, e-bikes and B-Cycle memberships.
$ave Dollars Today Available Incentives
E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular as a form of transportation, due to their environmental benefits and cost savings compared to traditional gas-powered vehicles. However, the upfront cost of e-bikes can be a barrier for some individuals.
The GO BIKE! program provides eligible participants with vouchers ranging from $300 - $1,200, dependent on bike purchased. Vouchers are redeemed at the time of sale and purchase price will be reduced by the amount of the voucher.
Traditional bike
(non-electric)
$300
Standard
E-bike
$800
Cargo or
Adaptive E-bike
$1200*
Annual Bikeshare membership
$245 Value
*Higher subsidies for electric cargo bikes are provided, due not only to their higher purchase price, but also their ability to offset vehicle trips.
Work Downtown?
Find out more about the GO Bike Downtown rebate here.
Before You Apply
The GO BIKE! program is for people who live or work in Santa Cruz County.
Before you apply, please make sure you meet the following requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older or a community-serving organization
- This program allows for community-serving organizations like shelters and job placement programs to apply for vouchers to create their own e-bike lending fleets.
- Live or work in Santa Cruz County
- Currently receiving a low-income benefit or assistance through a verifiable program. (To qualify for these low-income benefits generally an individual’s or family’s income must be below 300% of the federal poverty level.)
Application Process
There are three steps to take before receiving your voucher:
Please complete the application below. Your application will be processed by Ecology Action for eligibility.
If approved, you will receive an email from Ecology Action to watch a bike safety training video. You must complete the bike safety training to receive your voucher.
Complete a training quiz and baseline survey.
Once you've completed these three steps, you will receive a voucher from Ecology Action via email which you will need to present to purchase an e-bike at one of our participating bike shop retailers.
Participating Retailers
25 E 5th St #101
Watsonville, CA 95076
831-724-1646
1025 Water Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
831-477-4459
How to Choose the Right Bike
Whether you're commuting, cruising the coast, or running errands around town, the right bike or e-bike can make every ride easier and more fun.
Stack GO BIKE! with the California E-Bike Incentive Program!
FAQs
An e-bike is a bicycle equipped with an electric bike motor to assist users when pedaling. It gets power from a battery attached to the bike.
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