Curious about e-bikes but need more information and haven't had a chance to ride one?
Want to try out a car-free alternative to get around town?

Check out Chapel Hill's E-Bike Lending Library!
We're coordinating the program in partnership with two local bike shops - Trek Chapel Hill and The Bicycle Chain.

How it works:

• Eligibility: Chapel Hill residents aged 18 and older.
• Registration: Before you head to one of the pickup locations, fill out this online form to certify that you're a Chapel Hill resident, sign a waiver, and let us know when and where you'd like to pick up a bike.
• Rental period: Check out an e-bike for a few hours, a full day, or up to a week.
• Available bikes: Standard and cargo e-bikes are available at The Bicycle Chain on Franklin St. Standard e-bikes and e-trikes are available at Trek Chapel Hill.
• Bike pick-up: Pick up and return bikes to the same location - either Trek Chapel Hill at 243 S. Elliott Rd. or The Bicycle Chain at 210 W. Franklin St. Bike shop staff will give you a brief orientation.
• Bike return: Return your bike promptly at the end of your reservation so others can use it
• Safety requirements: You have to wear a helmet while riding one of these bikes. Bring your own or borrow one free of charge.
• Bike maintenance: Bike shop staff will manage all maintenance, safety checks, and daily operations.

We're committed to promoting alternate forms of transportation, reducing carbon emissions, and fostering a healthier, more sustainable community. Creating free, easy ways for residents to try out and use e-bikes supports those commitments.

This program is funded by a $129,010 grant from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) and $50,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).