February 29, 2024 - California Air Resources Board
The City of Hayward has been recently awarded the California Air Resource Board’s Clean Mobility in Schools/Sustainable Transportation Equity Project FY22-23 grant funding for the Safe Routes and Active Transportation for Schools and Underserved Communities in Hayward Project. The project includes a citywide bike voucher program to promote active transportation and provide a path to affordable ownership for Hayward residents. The bike voucher program is expected to be available in 2026.
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What is Micromobility?
Micromobility is a term that describes forms of transportation that are small, low-speed, human or electric-powered. They are built for one rider at a time and include bicycles, electric bicycles (e-bikes), scooters, and electric scooters (e-scooters).
Learn more about Micromobility:
True Cost of Car Ownership | US EPA
Why We Need to Decarbonize Transportation | US EPA
California Releases World’s First Plan to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Pollution | California Governor
Micromobility: A Travel Mode Innovation | FHWA (dot.gov)
Study Shows How E-bikes Can Significantly Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (treehugger.com)
How E-Bikes Can Save Cities (treehugger.com)
E-bikes could be a more affordable way to reduce emissions : NPR (includes 6min interview)
E-Bikes: Sustainable Transportation
Hayward's Climate Change Strategy promotes e-Bike ownership to cut greenhouse gas emissions. E-bikes offer a fun, versatile way to travel, expanding biking accessibility for all!
Background:
The city's Micromobility Feasibility Study, finished in late 2023, offers short-term solutions to reduce driving, parking demand, and boost walking, biking, and transit. By embracing e-bikes, Hayward advances towards eco-friendly transportation.
A climate leader, Hayward adopted the original Climate Action Plan (CAP) in 2009, reaffirming its dedication to sustainability. In January 2024, the City Council unanimously approved an updated CAP targeting a 15% increase in bike, e-bike, e-scooter, and walking commuters by 2030, slashing 6,485 metric tons of CO2.
E-bikes not only cut emissions but also foster an eco-conscious community, enhancing fitness and well-being.
Join us in choosing e-Bikes for a greener, safer, and livelier Hayward!
Your Voice Matters! Take our E-Bike Survey for a Greener Tomorrow:
Your opinion is a powerful force for positive change, and we invite you to be a part of a initiative that will shape the future of sustainable transportation in our community.
Why Your Participation Matters:
Each e-bike purchased can keep nearly 500 pounds of carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere annually. By sharing your experiences and preferences regarding e-bike usage, you contribute directly to shaping the City’s plans to transform mobility and foster greener healthier communities.
Help us understand:
- Your current perceptions and knowledge about e-bikes.
- Factors influencing your choice or hesitation in adopting e-bikes.
- The impact of e-bike use on your daily life, health, and the environment.
- Your suggestions for making e-bikes more accessible and appealing in our community.
