Employee e-bike loan pilot program
The ßÉßɱ¬ÁÏ is dedicated to supporting and promoting sustainable transportation choices and infrastructure for the campus community, lowering emissions, and supporting healthy communities.
The goal of the Employee E-Bike Loan Pilot Program is to further accelerate sustainable transportation options for commuting to campus and across the Greater Victoria area, by incentivizing the purchase of electric bikes (E-Bikes) as a lower carbon, renewable energy, and active transportation option.
The OCPS received approval for $13,500 in funding through the Strategic Framework Impact Fund in Fall 2020 to cover the cost of the internal loan’s (max. $300,000) interest over the 2-year period.
The collected data from surveys and lived experiences from this pilot program will help determine whether E-Bikes successfully increase access to active transportation and reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips to campus. Feedback and lessons learned will inform opportunities to expand the program and/or improve it.
Pilot program overview
The 2-year pilot program will provide up to 100 eligible UVic employees with an interest-free loan of up to $3,000 towards the purchase of an E-Bike. Loans will be re-paid over a 2-year period by payroll deduction, to cover the cost or partial cost of their E-Bike purchase.
- Available to all regular, continuing staff and faculty
- Participants will be asked to complete a min. 3 surveys
The pilot program has officially launched! If you'd like to learn more about the pilot and how to apply for pre-approval, check out the project webpage.