The New Balance Hubway is expanding beyond Boston, through Cambridge and into Somerville. The relatively new bikeshare system, active since July, will launch in Somerville next spring.
Between the student population and spike in Somerville cyclists, the Hubway should be a perfect fit. Continue reading
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Affectionately called CaBi in Washington D.C., Capital Bikeshare celebrated its first birthday September 20th. The occasion also coincided with the system’s millionth rider. What a gift! Capital Bikeshare enjoyed a successful first year and soon the city will see more red bicycles as they strive to meet demand and branch the bikeshare system to surrounding areas. There are already stations nearby in Arlington, VA; but the majority of stations exist within D.C. Continue reading
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The bike share business is new in the United States. Alta Bicycle Share capitalized on the idea. The company launched in 2009 to provide the “advantages of owning a bike with few of the hassles.” New York City recently announced a deal with Alta.
New York City joins Boston, Minneapolis, Washington D.C., and Melbourne, Australia as cities that have enlisted the help of Alta Bicycle Share. Read the full story here.
The cleverly named Hubway allows Bostonians and tourists alike to rent bikes from over sixty self-service stations throughout the city. Whether you’re a seasoned biker or a curious beginner, you can rent bikes from the Hubway for a fee that adjusts based on usage time.
Boston is one of the most recent U.S. cities to adopt a bike share program. Continue reading
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