By Staff report |
PUBLISHED: November 4, 2025 at 10:54 AM PST | UPDATED: November 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM PST
The San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments has launched the GoSGV Cargo E-Bike Voucher Program, which gives eligible residents up to $2,000 toward the purchase of a high-quality cargo electric bicycle (e-bike).
It’s part of the Council’s efforts to promote sustainable transportation, reduce traffic congestion, and cut greenhouse gas emissions in the region, officials said.
“Cargo e-bikes are a practical and sustainable way for families to move around their neighborhoods, whether it’s picking up groceries, commuting to work, or taking kids to school,” said Claremont Councilmember Ed Reece, president of the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, in a statement in a press release from the regional planning agency. “Through this program, we’re giving residents the tools to choose healthier, more environmentally friendly ways to get around and reduce our region’s carbon footprint.”
The Council’s release also noted highlights of the program:
-Voucher Amount: Up to $2,000 toward the purchase of an eligible cargo e-bike, applied directly at the point of sale;
-Pre-Application Period: Open now through November 17, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (noon). Additional application rounds will open in the future;
To be eligible for a grant, resident must qualify by income an/or must live in I-10 ExpressLanes communities, including Alhambra, El Monte, Monterey Park, Rosemead, San Gabriel, and South El Monte.
Selected participants must submit verification documents, complete a 3-hour bike safety training course before voucher redemption.
You can apply by completing a pre-application form online at www.sgvcog.org/go-sgv. Deadline for applications is noon on Nov. 17, 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
For more information or to apply for the GoSGV Cargo E-Bike Voucher Program, please visit: www.sgvcog.org/go-sgv.