CBC reports from Nelson, British Columbia, that local city employees will now have the chance to buy an electric bike through work, and then gradually pay back the cost with regular deductions from their paychecks.

Nelson (coincidentally the headquarters of Pedego Electric Bikes Canada) is famous for its steep hills, beautiful scenery and highly active population. Thirty-one percent of its residents commute to work by cycling or walking.

The City of Nelson will introduce the scheme for employees this spring to encourage its staff to commute using the motor-assisted bicycles.