2020 Policy Bike Program Update
WHAT IS THE POLICY BIKE PROGRAM?
Bike Utah’s Policy Bikes program is helping policymakers improve infrastructure by allowing elected officials and government staff an opportunity to borrow one of our Tern Vektron S10 folding E-bikes for extended periods of time. The commuter-oriented E-bikes provide policymakers the chance to experience practical, transportation-focused cycling in a comfortable, inexpensive, and easy way.
Shannon Ellsworth, City Councilperson for Provo City, with our Policy Bike Program
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Shannon Ellsworth, City Councilperson for Provo City, is one of the first borrowers of our Policy Bikes. Here’s what Shannon has to say about her decision to try a Policy Bike:
“I’m borrowing the bike because I love biking but I live in the top part of the east foothills of Provo. My office and the city hall are each only a couple of miles from my house, but it would be difficult to get back up the hill with a regular bike. I’m excited to see the city from a different vantage point and I’m really excited to get more exercise and reduce my carbon emissions.”
The Wasatch Front Regional Council has been utilizing the bikes throughout 2020 introducing many of their employees to the joys and convenience of E-biking.
In 2021 we will continue to lend our E-bikes to Utah policymakers so they can advocate for better infrastructure. When elected officials and staff can experience active transportation, they can make more informed decisions to create safe connected family-friendly bike facilities.
RECOMMEND A POLICY MAKER FOR THE PROGRAM
Do you know an elected official or government employee who might be interested in borrowing one of our Policy Bikes? Email chris@bikeutah.org and we can get the process started!
SUPPORT THE POLICY BIKES PROGRAM
To continue supporting our Policy Bike program donate to Bike Utah today. With your donations we can continue working with city officials and policymakers to make Utah a better place to ride!
