Expansion of the Electric Bike and Electric Moped Rebate Program [SB 3021]

The strongest testimony is personalized, describing the reasons why you support bold action on climate. Feel free to use one of the following prompts to get you started on telling your story about why you support this bill:

• The transportation sector is the largest emitter of carbon emissions in the state
• Expanded access to electric mobility options like e-bikes and electric mopeds is critical to an equitable and clean transportation future
• Around 50% of all household trips are 3 miles or less, where an electric bike or electric moped would be a great transportation option

Aloha Chair Yamashita, Vice Chair Kitagawa, and members of the Committee,

I am testifying in support of SB 3021 SD2 HD1, which increases rebates and expands the scope of the electric bike and electric moped rebate program.

[INSERT PERSONAL STATEMENT HERE] ________________________________
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Rapid decarbonization of our transportation sector will require more than just switching from fossil fuel cars to electric vehicles. This bill would expand eligibility and provide additional rebates for the purchase of electric mobility options, which would encourage the use of clean transportation options that are cheaper and more widely accessible than electric vehicles.

By incentivizing electric mobility choices, our lawmakers can help reduce the cost of living and cost of transportation for local residents, cut statewide greenhouse gas emissions, and reduce traffic congestion by encouraging more people to get out of their cars.

Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony in support of SB 3021 SD2 HD1.

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