The Ride2Own Application

The Ride2Own application is now closed.

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Our goal is to support e-bike ownership for people who don’t already have easy access to or comfort with e-biking.

People of color, women, and those from low-income households are strongly encouraged to apply.

01 — Review Eligibility

Core requirements: 

  • Commitment to participate in the program and ride your bike regularly for one year.

  • Age 18 +

  • Live in the designated geographic area

  • Household income of 80% or less of Oregon’s State Median Income

    *If you live in a household with a roommate or someone you are not related to, you may identify the household size as one individual.

    Please note that our applicant selection process will prioritize supporting low-income applicants. 

02 — Review Program Benefits

Program participants will receive:

  • An e-bike

  • Free bike gear essentials

  • Free bike repairs and tune-up

  • Free bike trainings and support services

  • Opportunities to attend free community biking events 

  • Free membership to The Street Trust

03 — Review Commitments

By applying, you agree to the following if accepted:

  • Ride your e-bike throughout the full year.

    • While there isn't a minimum riding requirement, we expect participants to utilize their e-bikes to benefit from the program. If a participant is not using their bike, they will be required to return the bike to the program hosts so it may be given to a waitlisted participant.

  • Track your bike rides via our partner smartphone app OpenPATH.

    • Developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and tracks data anonymously.

  • Complete 4 interviews throughout the year to give us feedback.

  • Attend 4 bike education workshops from The Street Trust throughout the year.