Oakland’s transportation department expects the city administrator to accept and appropriate $800,000 in grant funds from CalStart, an environmental nonprofit, for the electric bike lending program launched in September. The funds will mostly be used to cover rising bicycle and insurance costs, and the costs of administering the program for four more years.
That’s according to a staff report that will be considered at an upcoming Dec. 9 meeting of the Public Works and Transportation Committee, where members will discuss a resolution that includes the grant. The item will then require approval by the full city council at a subsequent meeting.
The city’s e-bike lending program offers new e-bikes, helmets, and locks in a package to low-income Oaklanders over the age of 18 for $20 for four weeks, or for $120 for four weeks for other residents. Rentals can be picked up at the Bikehub location at the base of the Fruitvale BART station in East Oakland…