Written by Boston Biker on Aug 04
To celebrate they are throwing a bunch of parties!
See below, from Hubway.
Join us for 5 parties in 5 days!
Free coffee from our friends at Pavement Coffeehouse and KooKoo Cafe … Ice cream from JP Licks and Ben & Jerry’s … Appetizers from Cambridge Brewing Company … Free t-shirts for Hubway members … Complimentary 24-hour passes for all … A chance to win one of five $100 gift cards from New Balance (no purchase nece … This is how Hubway does birthdays! Join us as we celebrate five years of bike share in metro-Boston with five days of pop-up celebrations throughout the area. Hubway Ambassadors will be at the stations to greet you with guaranteed docks, but don’t be late — you must arrive during the specified times, or you’ll miss all the fun (and cool stuff). |
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Day 1: Boston
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 2016 | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
BOYLSTON / MASS AVE HUBWAY STATION
New Balance Boston Hubway t-shirt for members.
Free small coffee from Pavement Coffeehouse’s Berklee location (1096 Boylston). More info. |
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Day 2: Cambridge
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 2016 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
ONE KENDALL SQUARE HUBWAY STATION
Custom Cambridge Hubway t-shirt for members.
Free chicken wings or shishito peppers with dinner
at Cambridge Brewing Company. More info. |
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Day 3: Somerville
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2016 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
DAVIS SQUARE HUBWAY STATION
Limited-edition Somerville Hubway t-shirt for members.
Free scoop of ice cream from JP Licks (4 College Ave).
More info. |
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Day 4: Open Newbury Street, Boston
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2016 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
NEWBURY / HEREFORD HUBWAY STATION
Experience a car-free Newbury Street 10am-6pm! Check in with an Ambassador at the Hubway station 12pm-1pm to get your free New Balance Boston Hubway t-shirt (members only), and pick up a free scoop of ice cream from Ben & Jerry’s (174 Newbury). More info. |
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Day 5: Brookline
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 2016 | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
BROOKLINE VILLAGE HUBWAY STATION
Specially-designed Brookline Hubway t-shirt for members. Free small coffee from KooKoo Cafe.
More info. |
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Bonus Day 6 at Fenway Park!
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2016 | 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
YAWKEY WAY AT BOYLSTON ST. HUBWAY STATION
Did we say 5 days of celebrations? We meant 6, because Hubway’s 6th year officially begins with help from our friends at MassBike at the launch ofguaranteed dock service for all home games in August. Save yourself some hassle by taking Hubway to the game.
For the first August home game on the 9th, members can meet Hubway Ambassadors at the station before the game for a free Hubway birthday t-shirt and enter the drawing (no purchase necessary) for one of the $100 New Balance gift cards. More info. |
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Written by Boston Biker on Jun 22
From The City:
The Boston Transportation Department announced plans to bring the popular New Balance Hubway bike share program to 10 locations in East Boston this year. These stations are in addition to 10 new stations opening this summer in Roxbury and northern Dorchester.
“By expanding Hubway across the harbor to East Boston, we are giving more of our residents access to bike-sharing, which is good for our economy, our environment and our health,” said Mayor Walsh. “We will continue to work to provide residents with a diverse range of transportation options.”
The New Balance Hubway system is regional public transportation by bike, owned by the municipalities of Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville. With more than 13,000 annual members and over 100,000 short-term passes sold each year, the Hubway system will celebrate its 5th birthday this July and 5 million trips this fall.
“Bringing Hubway to East Boston is a major milestone for the program,” said Boston Transportation Commissioner Fiandaca. “With these new stations, East Boston residents and visitors will have an active, fun way to get around the neighborhood.”
The Boston Transportation Department will work alongside the public to help plan the new stations. Everyone is welcome to attend a community workshop on June 30 at the East Boston Public Library to talk about what makes a good location for a Hubway station and work together to identify general locations for new stations. People will be able to prioritize specific locations via a survey conducted by street teams from the Neighborhood of Affordable Housing and the East Boston Social Center, via an online version of the survey, and by dropping by an open house on July 28.
Get ready to #takehubway in East Boston!
Key dates:
Community Workshop – June 30 6:30-8:00 p.m., East Boston Public Library
Community Open House – July 28, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., East Boston Public Library
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Written by Boston Biker on Mar 09
From Hubway: (also its pretty crazy they are getting close to 4 MILLION rides!)
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25+ Boston Stations Reopen, more this week!
We couldn’t have asked for nicer weather last week to get stations back out to Boston locations! In case you missed it, there was even one brand new station location.
Has your favorite station deployed yet? Keep an eye on Hubway’s blog for the latest updates & announcements. There are also a number of free apps (like Spotcycle) you can use to view all active stations & bike/dock availability on your phone. Ride safe: pull over before peeking at the map.
This week: an important event hosted by the City of Cambridge to help determine station siting; how two competitive Hubway-riding friends inspired a free burrito giveaway; and a reminder that Hubway’s 4 millionth rider (could be you!) receives a $250 gift certificate from New Balance. Plus, a special offer to follow the yellow brick road. It’s all in this edition of Hubway news, and you can #TakeHubway to all of it. |
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Hubway spring deployment schedule
We expect more than 110 available stations, including the 37 that operate year-round in Cambridge, by the end of March. That’s more than ever at this point in the season. Remaining stations will be rolled out in April, though please note that stations along the Boston Marathon route will not be accessible until after the race. Read More → |
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Help choose Dana Park’s permanent Hubway location
Dana Park’s Hubway Station will return to its temporary location this month, but the City of Cambridge wants your feedback about the site for its permanent home.#TakeHubway to the Central Square Branch Library for an open house on March 15th, 5-7pm. Can’t make it? That’s OK… Read More → |
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#TakeHubway & you could win!
Over 3,950,000 trips have been taken on Hubway all-time. Who will be Hubway’s 4 millionth rider? It could be you — what happens then?!? You could win a $250 gift card to New Balance! Read More → |
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Written by Boston Biker on Oct 20
Is it just me or do these look slightly lighter? Maybe its just my imagination.
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THE NEW BIKES ARE HERE!
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With the deployment of new stations over the past week, you might have noticed a few bikes that look, well, a little different. Over 100 of the new bikes, featuring redesigned, higher-quality parts designed to improve overall durability and ease of repair, have begun to roll out into the Hubway fleet. If you haven’t had a chance to test out one of these beauties yet, here’s what you should look for to track one down, along with some Pro Tips for making the most of your ride:
- Seamless integration: First and foremost, no worries! The new bikes don’t require any special docking or undocking tricks. Check ’em out, ride ’em, and return ’em as you always have.
- Gears: The new gears shift in the opposite direction as the old ones, twist away from you for a higher gear (for flat streets), twist towards you for a lower gear (for chugging up any of the bridges).
- Kickstands: The new kickstands are based on a European model that provides more stability, but please note they may take a minute to get used to. As you kick them down, allow the two sides to separate into two legs. Kick them back up and they’ll spring back together again automatically.
- Seats: These go to 11. Great for taller people and Spinal Tap fans. They also have a cut-out for comfort that allows water to drain and not pool (to help prevent cracking).
- Lights: Both the front and rear lights are larger! Plus, like on the older bikes, they’re pedal-powered, but the new ones also keep the charge so your the lights stay on longer after you stop pedaling, which keeps you safer when you’re stopped at traffic lights, stop signs, or simply pulled over.
- Fenders: The fenders now provide wider coverage to avoid those skunk-stripes of mud and water that may have previously adorned your shirt, jacket, or bag.
BONUS TIP: Save the shifters! Our mechanics suggest, “You’ll need to pause your pedal in order to shift, just for a second while you’re turning the shifter.” You’ll shift more smoothly and you’ll also help extend the life expectancy of the parts on the bike, ensuring that Hubway bikes will spend more time on the street and less time in the repair shop, improving the experience for every Hubway rider.
Let us know what you think of the new rides. Post your pics @Hubway. |
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