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25 Charlottesville Residents to Receive $1,000 E-Bike Vouchers During Bike Month

* City News Alerts * Posted on March 27, 2025

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March 27, 2025



25 Charlottesville Residents to Receive $1,000 E-Bike Vouchers During Bike Month

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA –  The City of Charlottesville is expanding access to sustainable transportation through its innovative C'ville E-Bike Voucher Grant Program, providing 25 residents with $1,000 vouchers to purchase electric bicycles from local retailers.


Program Highlights

  • Quarterly Voucher Distribution: 25 vouchers awarded each quarter
  • Participating Retailers: Endeavor Cycles, Blue Ridge Cyclery, and Blue Wheel Bicycles
  • Eligibility: Charlottesville residents 18 and older
  • Entry Period: April 1, 2025 through April 30, 2025 at 5 pm EST


Program Details

The pilot program, launched in January 2025, aims to make e-bikes more accessible while supporting the City's sustainability goals. With Charlottesville's challenging terrain, e-bikes offer an innovative solution for residents seeking convenient, eco-friendly transportation.

"E-bikes are a transformative mobility option," said Tommy Safranek, City of Charlottesville Bike and Pedestrian Coordinator. "They break down barriers to cycling, making it possible for more residents to choose active transportation, reduce emissions, and decrease traffic congestion."


Key Program Restrictions

  • One entry per household per quarter
  • City employees and their immediate relatives are not eligible
  • Previously unselected applicants may reapply during any entry period


Program Success and Impact

The initiative has already demonstrated significant community interest, with nearly 1,200 entries for the first drawing. Local bike retailers have successfully matched voucher recipients with high-quality e-bikes, enabling more residents to explore alternative transportation methods.

“We are thrilled with our new kid-hauling Trek e-bike from Blue Ridge Cyclery!” shared Amanda, a February 2025 voucher recipient. “We had been dreaming of commuting with our kids about town for a while, and the Charlottesville E-Bike Voucher Grant Program made it a reality. Our new ride has opened up alternative route possibilities, and I can tackle these C’ville hills without breaking a sweat before work. Eight thumbs up!”


Important Dates for Current Quarter

  • Entry Deadline: April 30, 2025, at 5:00 pm EST
  • Notification Date: May 7, 2025


How to Apply

Interested residents can submit their entries and find complete program details at cvilleebike.com .



Media Contact
Tommy Safranek
Bike & Pedestrian Coordinator
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3723
safranekt@charlottesville.gov