If we are going to solve the climate crisis, the government will have to make it easy and affordable for Americans to reduce their car use. This means more trains, more buses, and more bikes.
E-bikes are a great alternative to cars because they create a mere 1/70 of the climate emissions of gas-fueled cars. Not only are they extremely sustainable, they can be much more practical than regular bikes. Most e-bikes can reach speeds of 25 mph, and obviously require less physical labor to use than regular bikes, making them ideal for commuting. As an added bonus, people who commute by bike tend to be happier and feel better than their peers who sit in cars to get to and from work.
A new program in Minnesota will make e-bikes, which are regularly pretty expensive, extremely affordable for all people in the state. It is time Illinois implements a similar program to incentivize e-bike use!
Sign now to demand Illinois follow in Minnesota's steps and create affordable e-bike programs!
The new e-bike program, just passed in Minnesota, will give consumers rebates of 75% of the cost of e-bikes. This will mean that electric bikes which can normally cost thousands of dollars will only be a few hundred – making them much more accessible, even to middle- and low-income people in the state.
E-bikes are the future. We must reduce our reliance on cars to create a sustainable, healthy, and happy planet – and in order to do that, the state of Illinois must create an e-bike incentive program! Sign the petition now if you agree!
