Employee e-bike loan pilot program (concluded)
The University of Victoria is dedicated to supporting and promoting sustainable transportation choices and infrastructure for the campus community, reducing emissions, and supporting healthy communities.
The Employee E-Bike Loan Pilot Program was developed to encourage sustainable transportation by supporting the purchase of electric bicycles (e-bikes) as a lower-carbon, active transportation option for commuting to campus and throughout the Greater Victoria region.
The Office of Campus Planning and Sustainability received $13,500 in funding through the Strategic Framework Impact Fund in Fall 2020 to cover the interest costs associated with an internal loan program of up to $300,000 over a two-year pilot period.
Through participant surveys and feedback, the pilot explored whether e-bikes could increase access to active transportation and help reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips to campus. The findings and lessons learned have helped inform future sustainable transportation initiatives at UVic.
Pilot Program Overview
The pilot program provided up to 100 eligible UVic employees with an interest-free loan of up to $3,000 toward the purchase of an e-bike. Loans were repaid over a two-year period through payroll deduction.
Eligibility and participation included:
- Regular, continuing staff and faculty
- Completion of participant surveys throughout the pilot period
Program status: The Employee E-Bike Loan Pilot Program has concluded and is no longer accepting applications.