As part of efforts to combat climate change and promote low-carbon transportation, New Jersey is advancing programs to reduce its carbon footprint, including the proposed NJ Bill A1487 for an e-bike rebate program through BPU. In 2023, Rutgers Voorhees Transportation Center staff piloted a successful e-bike rebate program in Bridgeton, NJ, enabling 11 participants to make e-bikes their primary mode of transportation. This project will be a continuation of this research and will examine how similar rebate programs in other states have influenced policies, user behavior, and infrastructure.
This research will include a literature review, building upon work already completed by the team, along with stakeholder interviews with state and regional officials and advocacy groups both within New Jersey and the broader U.S. Members of the New Jersey Department of Transportation statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council Subcommittee will serve as reviewers, providing feedback on the draft report, policy recommendations, and proposed model ordinance to ensure its relevance and applicability.