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• Description: A bike-sharing system in the Boston area.
• Current fleet, coverage area, etc. e-bikes
• Key Features: Public transportation integration, environmentally friendly, and accessible to a wide range of users.

In 2005, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino gained an interest in city biking. He vowed to make Boston, which had been named one of the "Worst Biking Cities" three times by Bicycling Magazine, into a "biking destination".{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/09/us/09bike.html|title=Boston Tries to Shed Longtime Reputation as Cyclists' Minefield|newspaper=The New York Times|date=August 9, 2009|first=Katie|last=Zezima|access-date=November 27, 2024}} As part of this effort, he hired former Olympic cyclist Nicole Freedman in 2007 to lead his "Boston Bikes" initiative. By 2008, Freedman's team had been exploring bringing a bicycle-sharing system to the region,{{cite web|url=https://www.bu.edu/articles/2008/mayor-boston-to-be-world-class-biking-city/|title=Mayor: Boston to Be World-Class Biking City|date=September 8, 2008|access-date=November 27, 2024|magazine=BU Today|publisher=Boston University|first=Vicky|last=Waltz}} and received planning assistance from state and federal agencies, including the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT). As initially envisioned, the system would consist of as many as 5,000 bicycles across Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville,{{cite web|title=Mayor Menino Signs First-Ever Bike Share Contract Launching Hubway in Boston|url=http://www.cityofboston.gov/news/default.aspx?id=5075|publisher=City of Boston|access-date=November 27, 2011|date=April 21, 2011|archive-date=December 29, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111229222016/http://www.cityofboston.gov/news/Default.aspx?id=5075|url-status=dead}} and bridge gaps in service area between the various MBTA transit lines and stations.{{cite web|date=July 29, 2012|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/07/28/hubway-turning-about-expand/Utn4yyOSD71RMLhQFsmxUO/story.html|title=Hubway, turning 1, is about to expand|first=Eric|last=Moskowitz|newspaper=The Boston Globe|access-date=November 30, 2024}}

On Earth Day, April 21, 2011, Menino signed an operating contract with Alta Bicycle Share, officially announcing the system's launch. The system, originally named Hubway, was fully funded by $4.5 million in grants from the FTA and local organizations, as well as through 11 initial corporate sponsors. As part of its sponsorship, Boston-based New Balance retained naming rights. Operating costs would be covered through memberships and individual station sponsorships. Hubway became operational on July 28, 2011 with a launch event in Government Center attended by Menino, representatives from various sponsors, and related agencies; about 40 stations were activated at the time. During the event, Menino spoke about the goals of the system, including reducing traffic congestion, improving health, and helping the environment. He stated "the car is no longer king", a quote that would later appeared on a specially-wrapped bike in 2014.{{cite news|title=Hubway Bike-Sharing Program Gets Rolling|url=http://www.wbur.org/2011/07/29/hubway-bike-share-boston|access-date=December 31, 2011|publisher=WBUR-FM|date=July 29, 2011|archive-date=October 17, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111017150207/http://www.wbur.org/2011/07/29/hubway-bike-share-boston|url-status=live}}{{cite tweet |url=https://x.com/RideBluebikes/status/527900587711811584|user=RideBlueBikes|title=Special Menino bike on display in tribute at 28 state st station. "The car is no longer king in Boston." @bikeboston|number=527900587711811584|date=October 30, 2014|access-date=November 27, 2024}} As part of the event, new bike-share members could ride the bicycles from City Hall Plaza to a designated bicycle station to celebrate the occasion. The original 61 stations were all located within Downtown Boston and the surrounding neighborhoods.{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/08/09/bikes-will-here-there-but-not-yet-everywhere/itLNl8dYh7RSeUzQu20ibM/story.html|title=Bikes will be here, there, but not yet everywhere|date=August 9, 2011|first=Martine|last=Powers|newspaper=The Boston Globe|access-date=November 27, 2024}}

Hubway operations were shut down for its first winter, with stations removed by the end of November 2011 and scheduled to return in March 2012. As the system prepared to close, Brookline, Cambridge, and Somerville announced their intentions to join with their own stations upon the Spring reopening.{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2011/11/28/hubway-bicycle-sharing-program-expanding-cambridge-somerville-and-brookline/KoZuAoOE1HIonGxbsckHzH/story.html|title=Hubway expanding to Cambridge, Somerville|date=November 28, 2011|access-date=November 27, 2024|first=Eric|last=Moskowitz|newspaper=The Boston Globe}}

Stations for Hubway's second season began appearing on streets on March 1, 2012, with a portion of bikes following on March 15. About 40 stations were deployed as part of a March soft-launch, with all 61 Boston stations and approximately 600 bikes available by April 1. Surrounding communities were anticipated to install their stations by June or July with 30 new stations spread throughout Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline. As part of the operating structure, Alta Bike Share held contracts with each municipality individually, and worked under a regional operating agreement.{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/02/26/hubway-return-means-spring-approaching/FQ69AbqGNieVeZTRXhu7EL/story.html|title=Hubway's return means spring is approaching|date=February 26, 2012|access-date=November 29, 2024|newspaper=The Boston Globe|first=Eric|last=Moskowitz}} To launch the expansion of the system and celebrate its one-year anniversary, a "Rolling Launch Party" was held on August 8, 2012 which consisted of station ribbon cuttings in Brookline and Somerville, followed by speeches at Cambridge's City Hall.{{cite web|date=August 5, 2012|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/08/04/boston-region-celebrate-hubway-bicycle-share-expansion-wednesday/HFwIXIDEW3gobselkkqwLK/story.html|title=Greater Boston to celebrate Hubway bike share expansion|access-date=November 30, 2024|first=Matt|last=Woolbright|newspaper=The Boston Globe}} Eleven new stations were also installed in Boston for 2012, with Hubway entering the neighborhoods of Allston, Charlestown, Dorchester, and Roxbury. As the winter shutdown approached, the system had grown to 105 stations, with 72 in Boston, 22 in Cambridge, 8 in Somerville, and 3 in Brookline. Planners had also noted that ridership numbers were trending about 50% higher than anticipated.{{cite web|date=December 1, 2012|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/12/01/hubway-eclipses-rides-closes-for-winter/QlZsc8y3fAi9bHZlptUoLI/story.html|title=Hubway exceeds expectations as it closes for winter|access-date=November 30, 2024|newspaper=The Boston Globe|first=Eric|last=Moskowitz}}

To gather information and feedback on where new stations should be located, Hubway worked with the start-up CoUrbanize.{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/05/19/highlights-from-scott-kirsner-innovation-economy-blog/JyheTadMfNVTl77tl3XcjL/story.html|title=Software helps developers explain projects|date=May 19, 2013|access-date=April 27, 2025|newspaper=The Boston Globe|first=Scott|last=Kirsner}} The 2013 season brought new stations to Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, Roxbury, and South Boston,{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/09/28/traffic-snarls-come-fenway-new-twists-turns-traffic-fenway/QrPLECvsNqU0iQaXguc4yK/story.html|title=Hubway rolls out more stations|date=September 28, 2013|access-date=April 27, 2025|first=Martine|last=Powers|newspaper=The Boston Globe}} and Newton officials began preliminary discussions with the MAPC to explore expanding the program to their nearby city.{{cite web|url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2013/08/01/newton-should-link-into-hubway-bike-sharing-network/lLr3OONZBYd0DY1yzTFQdO/story.html|title=Bike sharing in Newton? Hubway down Heartbreak Hill|date=August 2, 2013|access-date=April 27, 2025|newspaper=The Boston Globe}}

• Initial Success and Early Expansion (2011–2014)
• System launch with a limited number of bikes and stations.
• Early reception and integration into Boston's public transport network.
• Expansion to Surrounding Cities
• Additional funding and partnerships to expand service area.
• Introduction of new bike stations and maintenance programs.

• Rebranding to Bluebikes (2018)
• Hubway's name change to Bluebikes and new branding
• Collaboration for branding and promoting health and sustainability.
• New features for membership and discount offers.

• Recent Upgrades (Post-2020)
• Expansion of electric bikes and increased stations.
• Integration with other transit systems (e.g., MBTA).
• Potential expansion to other regions and cities.

• Technological Upgrades (2010s–2020s)
• Introduction of electric bikes (e-bikes) to enhance the system's accessibility.
• Integration with mobile apps for easy access and real-time tracking.
• Improvements in bike station management, including solar-powered docking stations.

• How to use

• Contribution to Urban Mobility
• Role in reducing traffic congestion and providing affordable transport options.
• Positive effects on public health, fitness, and commuting habits.
• Challenges Faced
• Issues with bike availability, maintenance, and occasional vandalism.
• Balancing expansion with financial sustainability.
• Social and Economic Impact
• Encouraging cycling culture in Boston and surrounding communities.
• Providing affordable transport options for lower-income residents.

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• July 29- 24 stations in Cambridge early as next week, dozens in Somerville expected, four Brookline, 11 in Boston. Expansion up and running second week of August.
• Boston expansion includes parts of Charlestown, Allston, Roxbury, Dorchester
• "The Federal Transit Administration provided $3 million toward Hubway in recognition of its potential to fill gaps between MBTA lines and stations"
• 2012-08-04 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/08/04/boston-region-celebrate-hubway-bicycle-share-expansion-wednesday/HFwIXIDEW3gobselkkqwLK/story.html Greater Boston to celebrate Hubway bike share expansion]
• Aug 5- "Rolling Launch Party" on Weds Aug 8 to celebrate expansion of program. Ribbon cutting ceremonies in Brookline and Somerville then speeches at Cambridge City Hall.

• 2012-12-01 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/12/01/hubway-eclipses-rides-closes-for-winter/QlZsc8y3fAi9bHZlptUoLI/story.html Hubway exceeds expectations as it closes for winter]
• 50% more rides than planners had hoped
• current stations 105 (72 in Boston, 22 in Cambridge, 8 in Somerville, 3 in Brookline - 1,003 bikes
• Winter Hubway could happen by December 2013 but depends on contracts. Would focus on sidewalk and plaza stations due to plowing
• bike census at consistent intersections shows 31% increase in cycling 2010-2012

• 2013-05-19 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2013/05/19/highlights-from-scott-kirsner-innovation-economy-blog/JyheTadMfNVTl77tl3XcjL/story.html Software helps developers explain projects]
• Co-Urbanize helps locate stations with surveys
• 2013-08-01 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2013/08/01/newton-should-link-into-hubway-bike-sharing-network/lLr3OONZBYd0DY1yzTFQdO/story.html Bike sharing in Newton? Hubway down Heartbreak Hill]
• Newton MAPC preliminary discussions
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• A handful of new stations in South Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, JP
• 2013-11-20 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/11/20/hubway-tests-out-winter-service-cambridge/rp3yvbtrIT5IWZhuFZIa2H/story.html Hubway tests out winter service in Cambridge]
• debut of winter system in Cambridge
• "if this is going to be a real transportation system, we should be able to access it as much of the year as possible" - Cara
• "We already know that people bike year-round in Cambridge" - Cara
• "we don’t want to design a system around a couple of days when the rest of the season is great." - Cara
• only 1 Cambridge station removed during winter. 26 stations in Cambridge total
• test of the system for winter, whether it can be successful
• Other systems such as NYC, Toronto are already year round. Chicago and Denver announced going year round 2013

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• 2014-10-28 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/10/28/new-ownership-for-hubway-boston-bike-share-program/XmEOgoVdJ5tEdt7TLTZynI/story.html New ownership for Hubway bike-share program in Boston]
• 2014-11-13 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2014/11/13/hubway-wheels-into-winter/SpCMEjdcVQXdX5SbCAHCoO/story.html Hubway wheels into winter]
• Winter shutdown changes to begin after Dec 31 and return March 1
• Cambridge going into second year of year round
• 15-20% of typical use in Cambridge during winter
• Boston removes stations because those that would interfere with plowing need to be removed

• 2015-01-22 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/01/22/report-recommends-improving-silver-line-new-hubway-stations-for-south-boston-waterfront/5blpV3anbZArrlrT3OGr6L/story.html Wheels of change in motion on waterfront]
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• 2016-03-29 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2016/03/29/parking-garage-that-last-decade/qgPhKSjaInUNybKDgLe9kI/story.html A parking garage that won't be just a parking garage]
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• 2017-03-07 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2017/03/07/the-transportation-projects-boston-wants-tackle/mTGnryBsWIn1EzIGC90vFP/story.html The 58 transportation projects Boston wants to tackle]
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• 2018-07-13 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/globelocal/2018/07/13/expanded-bike-sharing-crosses-town-lines/EZLEFnaS0NyvkQumzb7vNN/story.html Expanded bike-sharing crosses town lines]
• 2018-07-27 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/2018/07/27/relax-bikes-and-scooters-don-bite/Mrl1H6BVjacySsDXH4hbnO/story.html Relax — the bikes and scooters don't bite]
• 2018-09-16 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/08/16/blue-bikes-coming-mattapan-roslindale-parts-dorchester/scP5q6FpE0ve5qZxxu8DxL/story.html Blue Bikes coming to Mattapan, Roslindale, parts of Dorchester]
• 2018-12-07 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/globelocal/2018/12/07/bike-sharing-hits-some-bumps-road/TGoC90FeSR39GpHgFE76oN/story.html Bike-sharing hits a few bumps in the road]

• 2019-02-14 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2019/02/14/the-next-hub-cycling-everett/McYAi1S4W5zfwL5dw3L3YP/story.html The next Hub of cycling? Everett]
• 2019-10-29 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/newton/2019/10/29/newton-could-shift-bike-share-system-from-green-blue/GqW5XEILXY2ya7ogj8ur2K/story.html Newton could shift bike-share system from Green to Blue]
• 2019-12-27 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/globelocal/2019/12/27/bike-share-study-shows-strong-demand-but-also-need-for-safer-routes/Snq7wXMIzF87LmT7r9Gm5N/story.html Bike share study shows strong demand — but also need for safer routes]

• 2020-01-21 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2020/01/21/she-wants-you-feel-better-about-biking-and-walking-boston/Mtq9sVLR1L71rMjylbTZgL/story.html She wants you to feel better about biking and walking in Boston]
• 2020-02-10 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/02/10/metro/newton-will-join-regional-bluebikes-network/ Newton will join regional Bluebikes network]
• 2020-07-26 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/07/26/metro/bluebikes-expand-into-five-communities-outside-boston/ Bluebikes will expand into Arlington, Chelsea, Newton, Revere, and Watertown]
• 2020-08-06 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/08/06/metro/how-big-can-bluebikes-get/ How big can Bluebikes get?]

• 2021-02-02 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/02/02/metro/bluebikes-is-heading-salem-big-jump-boston-centric-service/ Bluebikes is heading to Salem, a big jump for the Boston centric service]

• 2022-03-30 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/03/30/metro/top-lawmaker-vows-movement-e-bike-bill-long-sought-by-advocates/ Top lawmaker vows movement on e-bike bill long sought by advocates]
• 2022-07-05 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/07/05/metro/salem-uses-federal-funds-boost-alternative-transportation/ Salem uses federal funds to boost alternative transportation]
• 2022-10-03 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/10/03/metro/newton-taking-more-time-before-adding-new-bluebikes-stations/ Newton taking more time before adding new Bluebikes stations]

• 2023-02-01 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/02/01/metro/boston-city-employees-get-free-bluebikes-membership-part-t-pass-covered-by-new-city-benefits/ Boston city employees get free Bluebikes membership, part of T pass covered by new benefits]
• 2023-07-28 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/07/28/metro/bluebikes-peddles-path-going-green/ Bluebikes pedals on, expands with new stations]
• 2023-12-20 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/12/20/metro/bluebikes-ebikes-boston/ Bluebikes is adding 750 e-bikes to its bikeshare system]

• 2024-07-23 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/07/23/metro/more-bostonians-are-biking-as-bike-lanes-increase/ More Bostonians biking as lanes are added, but barriers remain]
• 2024-08-13 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/08/13/metro/bluebikes-expanding-in-boston-mayor-wus-office-says/ Boston officials unveil plans to add 100 new Bluebikes]

• 2012-04-30 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/2012/04/30/only-hubway-bike-share-riders-boston-wear-helmets-study-suggests/wQF7KmTOpuc5PDPoyYPE5N/story.html Few cyclists don helmets at Hubway]
• 2012-05-04 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/opinion/editorials/2012/05/04/bicyclists-need-access-helmets-when-using-hubway-bike-sharing-system-making-hubway-safer/ShragAwqfdhPhv6697VaSM/story.html Making Hubway safer]
• 2012-08-04 (repeat ref) [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/08/04/boston-region-celebrate-hubway-bicycle-share-expansion-wednesday/HFwIXIDEW3gobselkkqwLK/story.html Greater Boston to celebrate Hubway bike share expansion]
• free helmet giveaway
• 2012-09-19 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/09/18/growth-bike-use-outpaces-motorists-expertise-driving-alongside/TU1dVQ26LRV6mV9FIwNZ6L/story.html As more cyclists hit road, number of accidents rises]
• 2012-10-20 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/magazine/2012/10/20/why-bike-without-helmet/dl2fLQOOVBfYf7Xu1KpCcI/story.html Why I bike without a helmet]
• 2013-11-13 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/11/13/hubway-adds-first-bicycle-helmet-machine/aWq8vnof4etNF4xa5f9siI/story.html Hubway adds first bicycle helmet machine]
• 2014-06-15 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/06/14/helmethub-kiosks-add-safety-boston-bike-rentals/vLGtNuMOUC4ZMpYxOoWHsN/story.html HelmetHub helps bicycle riders protect their heads]
• 2016-11-30 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2016/11/30/harvard-study-odds-boston-cyclists-being-injured-accidents-have-decreased/t6pjzPn0oWnX311MNnfpuN/story.html Odds of Boston cyclists being injured in crashes drop]
• 2024-10-18 [https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/10/18/metro/electric-bikes-e-bikes-injuries-helmets/ Electric bikes + middle-aged riders = more injuries]