This ordinance creates the E-Bike Incentive Fund to support a program that encourages the use of electric bicycles in San Francisco. The program will be managed by the Department of the Environment.
Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish the E-Bike Incentive Fund to support implementation of an electric bicycle (or “e-bike”) incentive program administered by the Department of the Environment.
How it got here
The E-Bike Incentive Fund legislation originated from a need to promote sustainable transportation and improve access to e-bikes for underserved communities in San Francisco.
The Department of the Environment introduced the proposal for the E-Bike Incentive Fund to support an electric bicycle incentive program.
The Youth Commission reviewed the proposed ordinance and expressed support, highlighting the need for expanded transportation access for youth in underserved neighborhoods.
The Land Use and Transportation Committee recommended the ordinance for passage, emphasizing its potential benefits for sustainable transportation and equity.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, establishing the E-Bike Incentive Fund.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, officially enacting the E-Bike Incentive Fund.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
