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Travel behaviour impacts of British Columbia’s e-bike rebate program
Wednesday May 28, 2025 10:50am - 11:10am EDT
Desmarais 1130
The British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure launched an e-bike purchase rebate program in June 2023, with income-conditioned incentives of $350, $1,000, and $1,400. The objective of this study was to determine how rebate recipients' travel behaviour changed following their e-bike purchase, and up to a year later. We recruited 1,069 rebate recipients to participate in a 3-wave panel survey. The study participants answered a range of questions related to their sociodemographic attributes, e-bike purchase decisions, typical travel behavior before and after the purchase, and experience using the e-bike. We find that 12 months after purchase most participants still regularly use their e-bike, with 37% of e-bike trips substituting for auto travel. Average e-bike usage increased by around 50 km/week, while auto usage decreased by half that amount. We also examine the impacts of socio-economic, demographic, and contextual factors on usage of and experience with the purchased e-bikes. The study findings provide insights on the benefits and design of future e-bike incentive programs.
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Alexander Bigazzi

Associate Professor, University of British Columbia
Alex Bigazzi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on non-motorized and lightly-motorized travel – in particular, the intersection of physics, physiology, and behaviour for active travellers... Read More →
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Polina Polikakhina

University of British Columbia
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100. Polikakhina Bigazzi Hassanour Paper CTRF2025 pdf
Wednesday May 28, 2025 10:50am - 11:10am EDT
Desmarais 1130 55 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
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