One-third of e-bike buyers who got their cycles through the now-depleted Colorado rebate fund are replacing two to three car trips each week with the battery-powered two-wheelers, a new state survey shows.

All income-qualifying Coloradans can still get e-bike discounts at the cash register through a less-lucrative state tax credit of $450. The new state survey of more than 3,000 who redeemed the older, higher rebates shows e-bike adopters avoiding car commutes and errands wherever possible, but also facing ongoing barriers, such as weather challenges and unprotected bike lanes.

E-bike advocates looking to reduce pollution from cars and make Colorado cities more livable said the survey’s broad response shows state and local governments should continue the subsidies, and redouble road sa

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