"The concept of California E-Bike Incentive Project began had so much promise but was plagued with scandal and incompetence to such a level that one prospective applicant told Streetsblog last April, "If they were actively trying to sabotage the program, what would they do differently than this?" Regardless of the intent, the effect is the same. The April application portal was the last time the program gave out certificates."
"But perhaps the most surprising thing about it all is how quietly it slunk out the back door. There was no announcement, the official website for the program and the California Air Resources Board's webpage make no mention the program has ended. There was no press release. The closest thing to an official announcement was CalBike's condemnation of the program's end."
The California Air Resources Board voted to end the statewide E-Bike Incentive Project and moved the remaining $17 million into the Clean Cars 4 All program. Demand for e-bike vouchers repeatedly crashed the lottery website, yet the program suffered scandals and operational incompetence that undermined public confidence. The April application portal was the last time certificates were issued. The program ended without public announcement, press release, or website updates; the only prominent response was CalBike's public condemnation. Initial enthusiasm from bicycle safety advocates gave way to frustration as implementation faltered.
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