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Do E-Bike Vouchers Work?

Over 2,000 people applied for Salt Lake City’s e-bike incentive program, and 277 vouchers were awarded. Now, the State of Utah is planning to use some of the $75 million it received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to launch its own e-bike voucher program. On average, 60% of e-bike rides replace a car trip, so what kind of city are we building? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Winter Shelter Crisis Looms

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall expressed frustration during a Utah Homeless Services Board meeting over delays in expanding emergency shelter options ahead of winter, highlighting the lack of progress on a new 600-800 bed shelter. She acknowledged ongoing efforts, but called on state and county officials to fulfill their commitments on permanent housing solutions. [Utah News Dispatch]

• Related: A look at Salt Lake County’s homelessness plan. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Gov. Cox’s Cemetery Photo

Did you see the pics of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox at a graveside ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery with former President Donald Trump? Cox used a photo from the event for reelection campaign fundraising, which violates federal law prohibiting campaign activities at military cemeteries. Cox later apologized, saying the emails should not have been sent. [Salt Lake Tribune]