Placer County CA - Bucks For Bikes Program

This program is intended to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in the Placer County region by providing an incentive for the purchase of a commute bicycle and if necessary, bicycle helmet, light, lock and/or rack/basket.

Up to a $200 Rebate for the purchase of a commute bicycle and if necessary, bicycle helmet, light, lock and/or rack/basket.  Applications must be received by March 28, 2008.

Purchase your bicycle and if needed, bicycle helmet, light, lock, and/or rack/basket no later than Monday, April 28, 2008.

Provide them with an Original receipt for your bicycle and if purchased, your bicycle helmet, light, lock, and/or rack/basket. This receipt will be returned to you with your subsidy check.

Subsidies will be reimbursed based on the original quote provided or the actual costs incurred, whichever is lower and shall not exceed $200. Taxes will not be considered as part of the reimbursement.

You will be required to Register and log your miles in May on the region’s bike month website www.MayIsBikeMonth.com.

Click here for additional info and application

I would also check with your local County to see if they are sponsoring a program similar to this.