scrolltonowhere
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I just converted my first ebike which made me very proud the first time I rode it around. As cars line up to get on the highway, I just zip on by even when you can barely squeeze by. I already thought cars were ridiculous but now it just reaffirms, why are we using these giant hunks of steel to move around one person at a time?
So with ebikes becoming more ubiquitous in the US and random people getting curious, someone asked me "how fast can you go?" yesterday. I had the idea that it would be a wonderful thing to include those who rely on expensive cars and gas to start down the ebike trail. I initially thought of a program where you'd apply for a government grant to source old bikes and buy new ebike motors and batteries. You'd identify those who are in financial need for transport and then connect them with the program.
However, I have no experience in writing grants and wouldn't know where to start how to identify who would best qualify for such a program. There are better people with more knowledge out there who could do this.
This would also lead to further issues. What happens with the bike when there's a hiccup with the motor or battery? Do these bikes just become discarded? You'd need people to assist with the repair.
Then this weekend I see that my city recently launched an ebike program that offers people who receive government assistance to pay $10/year to use their ebikes around town.
After seeing this, I feel like the city program is probably a much more logical way to do something like this. But for those interested in such issues as transportation equity, how would you see this kind of a city program vs something like I proposed?
So with ebikes becoming more ubiquitous in the US and random people getting curious, someone asked me "how fast can you go?" yesterday. I had the idea that it would be a wonderful thing to include those who rely on expensive cars and gas to start down the ebike trail. I initially thought of a program where you'd apply for a government grant to source old bikes and buy new ebike motors and batteries. You'd identify those who are in financial need for transport and then connect them with the program.
However, I have no experience in writing grants and wouldn't know where to start how to identify who would best qualify for such a program. There are better people with more knowledge out there who could do this.
This would also lead to further issues. What happens with the bike when there's a hiccup with the motor or battery? Do these bikes just become discarded? You'd need people to assist with the repair.
Then this weekend I see that my city recently launched an ebike program that offers people who receive government assistance to pay $10/year to use their ebikes around town.
After seeing this, I feel like the city program is probably a much more logical way to do something like this. But for those interested in such issues as transportation equity, how would you see this kind of a city program vs something like I proposed?