County-Wide Bike Purchase Incentive Program Accepting Applications

Applications for the GO BIKE! bicycle incentive program are now being accepted.

GO Santa Cruz County, a program of the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) that encourages commuters to seek alternative transportation, aims to encourage people to switch from driving to biking by providing equitable and affordable access to clean transportation options.

GO BIKE! provides eligible applicants with vouchers ranging from $300 — $1,200. Incentives include $300 for a traditional (non-electric) bike, $800 for a standard e-bike, $1,200 for a cargo or adaptive e-bike and a subsidized annual BCycle membership ($245 value).

Vouchers are redeemed at the time of sale and purchase price will be reduced by the amount of the voucher. Learn more and apply at: https://gosantacruzcounty.org/go-bike.

To receive the voucher, applicants must complete a bicycle safety training facilitated online by local nonprofit Ecology Action.

The safety training addresses the need for e-bike users to know the rules of the road and feel confident riding around town.