Up to 25 Hillsboro residents who meet eligibility requirements will receive a free e-bike, bike gear, bike tune ups, repairs, trainings, and more.

The Ride2Own e-bike program organized by The Street Trust supports e-bike ownership for people who don’t already have easy access or comfortability with e-biking. The program aligns with the City of Hillsboro’s prioritization of Environmental Sustainability to enhance alternative transportation, improve air quality, and reduce carbon emissions.

Selected participants will receive:

• A free e-bike
• Free bike gear essentials
• Free bike tune ups, repair, and part replacement
• Free bike trainings and support services
• Opportunities to attend free community biking events
• Free membership to The Street Trust

People of color, women, and those who meet income qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.

To be eligible, participants must:

• be at least 18 years old
• live in Hillsboro or other designated communities
• commit to participate in the program and ride their bike regularly for one year
• meet income qualifications of 100% or less of Oregon’s State Median Income

Full details and an application are at Ride2Own.org

Cyclists can also participate in the upcoming Active Transportation Challenge in May — and win prizes.

Hosted by Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan partner Westside Transportation Alliance, in conjunction with Get There Oregon, the month-long contest is open to all residents of Washington County who bike, walk, scooter, or roll.

• Log your trips on the Get There Oregon website during the month of May and you will automatically be entered.
• Raffle prizes will be drawn throughout the month.
• Individual and team prizes will be awarded at the end of the challenge.