Boston Bikes
Boston Bikes is part of Mayor Menino's vision for a vibrant and healthy city that benefits all its citizens. It seeks to make Boston a world-class bicycling city by creating safe and inviting conditions for all residents and visitors. Boston Bikes focuses on improvements in all five universal bike planning areas: Engineering, Enforcement, Education, Encouragement, and Evaluation.
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Bike Friendly Business Awards
Mayor Menino’s Bike Friendly Business awards recognize companies that incorporate bike-friendly practices to encourage their employees or customers to ride.
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New Balance Hubway Bike-Share Sytem
Sign up now to be part of Boston’s bike-share system. Members gain access to a regional bike system with more than 1000 bikes. From March through November, you can rent a bike near your home or office and take advantage of another great way to green your commute, make a quick trip to the store, or pedal on over to a lunch meeting. Visit their website to sign up, explore stations, pricing, and how bike sharing in Boston works!
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Bike Events
Boston Bikes hosts several annual events to generate awareness and excitement for bicycling in the city. Learn more about Bike Fridays, Hub on Wheels, the Mayor's Cup and more.
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Bike Programs
Mayor Menino’s Boston Bikes is driven by a deep commitment to equity across the city’s cycling landscape. Our programs address issues of access to bicycles, education about bicycling, and community-based approaches to expand ridership.
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Bike Planning/Network
Explore the city's extensive network of dedicated bike lanes and paths. See what's next in the Boston Bike Network Plan to build a complete biking network throughout the city.
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Bike Maps
Plan the best biking route through the city for your trip. You can also download the map or request a paper copy.
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Bike Parking
Mayor Menino's Boston Bikes program has installed more than 2,500 bicycle parking spaces over the past 5 years and continues to install them. You can request an installation, search rack locations, and find out what's in store for 2013.
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Bike Safety
Find out what you can do to stay safe and protected when riding across Boston. Learn about the different measures the City is taking to improve the safety of its bicyclists.
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Bike Statistics
Since Mayor Menino launched Boston Bikes in 2007, ridership in the City has more than doubled. Many other important strides have been made in safety, education, and facilties. Learn more about Boston's progress in becoming the leading bike-friendly city.
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Transit Options
Review rules and information for taking bicycles on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority system.
Reports
- 2013 Boston Cyclist Safety Report
- 2012 Boston Bikes Annual Summary
- 2011 Boston Bikes Annual Summary
- 2010 Boston Bikes Annual Summary
- 2009 Boston Bikes Annual Summary
- 2008 Boston Bikes Annual Summary
Announcements
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Get Involved!
Here are a few ways you can get involved with the Boston Bikes Initiative:
News & Press Releases »
- Boston Bikes to Solicit Public Input for Hubway Expansion through CoUrbanize Platform
- Boston Bike Week 2013: Mayor Menino Releases Findings of Cyclist Safety Report
- Mayor Menino Asks Bostonians to "Roll it Forward"
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Join Hubway Bike Share on Facebook.
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Follow Hubway on Twitter.
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- Hubway: “@MaineRower: Loving @hubway #boston New found freedom.” YES.. #DiscoverHubway #LoveThisTown #RideThisTown
- Hubway: @Nov_Project @harpoon_brewery .... yes, yes, and maybe...
- bikeboston: RT @ECHRPayroll: We are a 2013 Boston Bike Friendly Business! http://t.co/THdWKRjbLz http://t.co/BY11aJRx8I
- bikeboston: Thanks to @streetsboston for hosting last night's #bostonbikeupdate, & all the people who attended. Here's report: http://t.co/MBncF3gSSo
- Hubway: Would you or your people like to learn more about safe riding Metro Boston? Check this group out: http://t.co/QZlQx1S4xL @BikeSafeBoston
- bikeboston: RT @MASCOLMA: Check out our campaign to promote safe commuting in the LMA: http://t.co/TMnLEKyKGb. Take the quiz and pledge!
Videos & Multimedia »
- Hub on Wheels Citywide Bike Ride
The City of Boston kicks off the 8th Annual Hub on Wheels Citywide Bike Ride, the city's largest cycling event amd the signature event of the Mayor's Boston Bikes initiative. Proceeds from the event benefit Technology Goes Home, a non-profit that helps the city's young people and their families learn important computer skills.Watch Video » - Mayor's Cup Bike Race
Mayor Menino presents awards to the top contestants of the 4th Annual Mayor's Cup Pro Race, featuring elite riders from across the countryWatch Video »
