Shoreline's answer to offset carbon emissions? Free e-bikes
This spring, the City of Shoreline launched a $670,000 program to bring about 100 free e-bikes to residents, as part of an ongoing effort to reduce air pollution caused by transportation.
Pedal Forward Shoreline serves Shoreline residents who live in a designated area bounded by Northeast 165th Street to the north, Northeast 145th Street to the south, Fifth Avenue Northeast to the west and 25th Avenue Northeast to the east. E-bikes and warranties will be provided by Seattle Electric Bike. In addition to an e-bike, selected participants will receive a helmet, reflective vest and bike lock.
According to city officials, about $425,000 of the $670,000 allocated to the program will go toward purchasing the bikes. The remainder will support education, staffing and safety gear.
Anyone in the service area can apply for the program, but organizers said they planned to prioritize those with a household income of 80% or less of the King County median.
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