We had it in Edmonton for a while and the city withdrew it. People were complaining about it, as usual, nothing new.sprung wrote: ↑ The Town of Banff says it is now offering residents a rebate of up to $750 on the purchase of an electric pedal assist bike under $5,000.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/ ... -1.6370508#:
It’s just virtue signalling. The town is 50 sq blocks. Buy your own 4000$ bike.mikebmt wrote: ↑ To be a resident of Banff, don't you need to own a business there or work there?
I literally just came back from Banff (thanks RFD for the $118 WestJet flight deal!) and heard that's the case.
Essentially, a very small amount of people?
And yes I would argue this should be for non-ebikes also. Or at least somehow prove you're using your e-bike instead of a car for some trips.
mikebmt wrote: ↑To be a resident of Banff, don't you need to own a business there or work there?
I literally just came back from Banff (thanks RFD for the $118 WestJet flight deal!) and heard that's the case.
Essentially, a very small amount of people?
And yes I would argue this should be for non-ebikes also. Or at least somehow prove you're using your e-bike instead of a car for some trips.
Of course you need to live thereTinted1211 wrote: ↑ Do you need a address in Banff to get it or can we get it while travelling there and bring it back.
What I was implying was that only a small niche group of people actually live in Banff. Even most of the workers there live in Canmore.sprung wrote: ↑ Of course you need to live there
How Do I Apply?
To apply for Town of Banff residential environmental rebates, please complete and submit the Residential Environmental Rebate Application form along with all required supporting documentation. If you’re unsure if the item you’re considering qualifies, please e-mail the Town at [email protected].
Residential Environmental Rebate Application (PDF)
Eligibility
Only Banff residents are eligible for residential rebates.
mikebmt wrote: ↑ To be a resident of Banff, don't you need to own a business there or work there?
I literally just came back from Banff (thanks RFD for the $118 WestJet flight deal!) and heard that's the case.
Essentially, a very small amount of people?
And yes I would argue this should be for non-ebikes also. Or at least somehow prove you're using your e-bike instead of a car for some trips.
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I would say the vast majority of staff working in Banff also live in Banff. I say that having lived in Lake Louise for 10+ years some time ago. Most businesses in Banff, especially the large ones like The Banff Springs, must provide staff accommodations as part of the town bylaws. The main reason my wife and I stayed at LL for so many years was the opportunity to save money because our accommodation was provided and subsidized. And while it might be "50 sq blocks", a fair amount of the accommodation is on the Tunnel Mountain hillside, not too conducive to pedal bikes. I think it's a good move and a perk to the bike shops and the lower wage earners in town.mikebmt wrote: ↑ What I was implying was that only a small niche group of people actually live in Banff. Even most of the workers there live in Canmore.
So basically, an elite few with probably a lot of disposable income get a rebate on an e-bike?
What's next, Tesla discounts for Rosedale residents?
No house for you! The original idea, which still applies, is to keep housing prices down and somewhat more affordable for locals. That's why Canmore has exploded in size and price. In 1989, when we lived at Lake Louise, 2 bedroom townhouses in Canmore sold for $50,000.
Good to know. Almost all of the staff I spoke to lived in Canmore because there was no affordable housing left in Banff.smacd wrote: ↑ I would say the vast majority of staff working in Banff also live in Banff. I say that having lived in Lake Louise for 10+ years some time ago. Most businesses in Banff, especially the large ones like The Banff Springs, must provide staff accommodations as part of the town bylaws. The main reason my wife and I stayed at LL for so many years was the opportunity to save money because our accommodation was provided and subsidized. And while it might be "50 sq blocks", a fair amount of the accommodation is on the Tunnel Mountain hillside, not too conducive to pedal bikes. I think it's a good move and a perk to the bike shops and the lower wage earners in town.
Isn't housing leased from the government? Genuine question I thought it was all 99 year leases and nobody owns the land, which means technically that alone should keep housing prices in check?
Correct that all land is leased, but houses are owned, bought and sold. There are also a fair number of co-ops, where profits from sales are not at market value, which keeps pricing down (at least there was in years past.)
I hate non-pedal assist only e-bikes.dux wrote: ↑ Pretty cool, hopefully other cities will start doing this too..
You can get something like this for about $1k
https://www.costco.ca/ebgo-cc-ef-66cm-( ... 09788.html
It’s not a good move. Lower wage earners aren’t buying or riding 4000$ Ebikes. The bike shops need zero help nowadays, all have made more money during Covid than before. The money would be better spent on the city services as Banff has lost huge amounts of foot traffic over the last 2 years.smacd wrote: ↑ I would say the vast majority of staff working in Banff also live in Banff. I say that having lived in Lake Louise for 10+ years some time ago. Most businesses in Banff, especially the large ones like The Banff Springs, must provide staff accommodations as part of the town bylaws. The main reason my wife and I stayed at LL for so many years was the opportunity to save money because our accommodation was provided and subsidized. And while it might be "50 sq blocks", a fair amount of the accommodation is on the Tunnel Mountain hillside, not too conducive to pedal bikes. I think it's a good move and a perk to the bike shops and the lower wage earners in town.
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