Salt Lake City launches e-bike voucher program. Here's how to apply

Salt Lake City officials on Tuesday launched a long-anticipated e-bike voucher program to promote better air quality and get cars off the road .

Why it matters: Cars, semi-trailers, trains, buses and airplanes produce the most emissions along the Wasatch Front than any other source, per the Utah Department of Air Quality .

The big picture: Salt Lake's program comes as other U.S. cities provide their residents e-bike rebates, including Denver and Washington, D.C.

By the numbers: E-bikes can cost several thousands of dollars, and the city's new $230,000 lottery-based program can help residents cover the cost of one.

How it works: There are a limited number of vouchers — ranging from $300 to $1,300 — depending on income level and the type of bike being purchased.

• To apply , applicants must live in Salt Lake City, provide proof of residency and 18 or older.
• The city is accepting one application per person or up to two per household.

What's next: They must be submitted by July 16 at 11:59pm.

• People will know if they've been awarded a voucher by July 31, and it must be used by Sept. 30.
• The vouchers can be redeemed at these five participating bike shops: Bingham Cyclery , Contender Bicycles , Magnum , Rad Power Bike and Trek .