About

This program, funded by Pacific Power, helps Hood River County residents explore whether an e-bike can replace everyday car trips. Participants borrow a bike, receive one-on-one support, and test how an e-bike fits into real life: commuting, errands, school trips, appointments, and local transportation.

Eligibility

• Pacific Power is your electric utility, either through ownership or renting

• Live in Hood River County

• Want to replace car trips with an e-bike

• Can safely store and charge an e-bike

• Complete the safety orientation

• Agree to program check-ins and surveys

• Meet income or priority criteria, for purchasing an E-bike

Meet Your Transportation Team

🚲 Bike Buddies

Coordinates participant outreach, manages the interest list, helps borrowers choose the right bike, provides Bike Sensei guidance, and delivers e-bike safety education.

⚡ Sol Rides

Supplies and maintains the e-bike fleet, prepares bikes for each borrower, and offers participants the opportunity to purchase the bike they borrowed using their instant discount.

💡 Pacific Power

Funds the E-Bike Library and Instant Discount Program, making free bike loans and purchase incentives possible.

🏫 Hood River County School District

Connects families with the program through its Safe Routes to School network, helping parents discover e-bikes as an alternative to driving.

🏠The Next Door

Connects the program with income-qualified households and clients who can benefit most from affordable transportation options.

🚌 Columbia Area Transit

Provides complimentary Gorge Passes for eligible low-income participants, helping riders combine transit and bicycling for longer trips.