April 5, 2022
The Honorable Mike Gipson
Assemblymember, 64th District
State Capitol
P.O. Box 942849
Sacramento, CA 94249-0064
RE: AB 2074 (Gipson) Air Quality Improvement Program: micromobility devices. – SUPPORT Dear Assemblymember Gipson,
On behalf of the City of Redondo Beach, I am writing to express our support for AB 2074 (Gipson). We strongly support efforts to incentivize Californians to purchase electric vehicles and encourage a cleaner mode of travel.
AB 2074 would create a rebate program for the purchase of micromobility devices which are low-speed vehicles powered by an electric powertrain with a top speed of 25 miles per hour. These vehicles include devices such electric bicycles, tricycles, scooters, skateboards, and neighborhood electric vehicles/golf-carts.
As climate change accelerates, the state must do more to encourage individuals to shift travel modes into cleaner battery powered modes of transportation. Despite California’s incentives towards the purchase of fullsize electric vehicles (EVs) over the past several years, EV adoption remains low. AB 2074 would help reduce the costs of micromobility devices that are more affordable to most Californians than a full-size EV.
The California Air Resources Board is currently developing an e-bike rebate program. However, e-bikes are not ideal for all people, including seniors and those with certain disabilities. The entire range of micromobility devices should be incentivized so that all Californians can participate in reducing travel-related greenhouse gas emissions.
For these reasons, City of Redondo Beach supports AB 2074.
Sincerely,
William C. Brand
Mayor
City of Redondo Beach
cc. South Bay Cities Council of Governments (via email to [email protected])