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ActiveSGV says Monterey Park residents eligible for discounted GoSGV electric bike rentals and cargo-bike vouchers
Summary
An ActiveSGV representative told the council Monterey Park residents can rent electric bikes for $75 per year (about $6.26/month) with a refundable deposit, and a $2,000 cargo-bike voucher is available through the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments with Metro funding support.
An outreach representative from ActiveSGV presented the GoSGV electric bike-share program to the Monterey Park City Council, highlighting discounted long-term rentals and a voucher program to help residents buy cargo bikes.
The presenter said residents can rent a GoSGV e-bike for one year for $75 (roughly $6.26 per month) plus a refundable deposit, and that the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments is distributing $2,000 vouchers toward cargo-bike purchases with support from Metro ExpressLanes net toll revenue. "This is a really great program that a lot of people should get in on," the outreach associate said, asking the council to help share a simple outreach toolkit to promote the program; staff confirmed the program details are posted on the city's website and social media.
