Milwaukie, Oregon — Among a host of green programs being introduced to the city is one to increase the popularity and availability of ebikes.
A city employee bike-commuter program was introduced in October 2008, as well as an electric car plug-in in downtown Milwaukie.
City employees who needed to commute between the city’s sites in downtown Milwaukie, the Public Safety Building at 32nd and Harrison and the Johnson Creek facility may do so by bicycle. Many of the bikes available come from impound lots or used bike sales.
The bikes have been equipped with bells, lights, helmets and bright orange vests with the city’s logo on the back.
Last October the bikes were ready to go, all liability policies were in place and riders were encouraged to commute by bicycle.
“A limited number of folks” have taken advantage of the program so far, but Shirey hopes that “as time goes on the number will increase.”
Source:
The Clackamas Review, Jun 2, 2009
