Residents in North Charlotte are about to receive their very own high-tech e-bike for free as part of a new pilot program.
The initiative will distribute a minimum of 200 e-bikes to residents who are in the city’s House Charlotte down payment assistance program, offering them a greener option for commuting, running errands, and accessing health care.
The program includes training and maintenance services for the e-bikes.
North Charlotte was picked due to it’s relatively low access to public transit and established bike lanes.
The new pilot program has been funded by a $300,000 from the Wells Fargo Championship.