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Award recipient (20-minute presentation)
British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Transit – BC E-Bike Rebate Program
The BC E Bike Rebate Program began in 2023 to make active transportation more affordable and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It offered income-based rebates of $350, $1,000, or $1,400 on new e bike purchases, tallying 7,040 rebates valued at $10 million between June 2023 and September 2025. Demand for the program quickly exceeded the available budget. An evaluation with the University of British Columbia’s REACT Lab found strong mobility and environmental benefits. Average weekly e-bike use increased by 40 km while automobile travel declined by 17 km — a 20% reduction in car travel and a sixteen-fold increase in e-bike travel. Weekly transportation emissions dropped by 17%, and over five years, the program is projected to eliminate about 5,000 tonnes of CO₂ and 15 million km of automobile travel. Participants also reported more physical activity, improved mental well-being, and a 12% drop in travel costs. The program’s income-based design helped lower-income residents and seniors, improving transportation equity. Its evidence-based approach, partnerships with municipalities and strong results offer a model for other regions seeking affordable, low carbon mobility solutions.
Presenter: Johanna Bleecker, BCMOTT
Award finalists (10-minute presentations)
Ville de Montréal – Réaménagement de l'avenue Pierre-De Coubertin entre l'avenue Bourbonnière et la rue Viau
Presenter: René Molinié, Ville de Montréal
City of Edmonton – Hairsine Neighbourhood and Alley Renewal
In partnership with WSP Canada Inc. and Green Space Alliance
Presenters: Ty Neitz, WSP Canada and Deshpande Dnyanesh, Green Space Alliance
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