FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 31, 2022
Contact: Steve Smirti, Director of Communications (ssmirti@medford-ma.gov), 516-606-1524
Medford to Add Three New Bluebike Stations
City is making substantial investment in alternate green infrastructure and adding to its existing bikeshare network
(MEDFORD) —The City is adding new Bluebike docking stations to three high density locations through a regional metro planning grant, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn announced. Medford currently has one docking location at the MBTA Wellington Station that was installed through a partnership with the City of Everett.
“Medford is committed to reducing the community’s reliance on fossil fuels and we have pledged to cut our emissions by 50 percent by the end of this decade,” Mayor Lungo-Koehn said. “By investing in green transportation options like Bluebikes, we’re providing our residents with a clean, sustainable, and affordable alternative to driving and delivering on our climate priorities.”
Bluebikes operate through a ‘docking’ system, meaning the bikes must be taken from and returned to a designated station. Riders can pay per ride or by securing a monthly or annual membership. Medford joins other Boston area communities such as Arlington, Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Newton, Revere, Salem, Somerville, and Watertown.
The City of Medford, working with the City of Malden, secured a joint grant for three Bluebike stations in each City through the Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)’s Community Connections Funding Program. The Medford locations were chosen in an effort to connect to the nearest existing Bluebikes network in Somerville and to help provide a first/last mile connection between Medford Square and the upcoming Green Line station at South Medford/Ball Square. The three locations, anticipated to be in place in September are:
- Tufts Square
- Main St. at Brooks Park (near George St.)
- Medford Square (opposite Riverside Plaza)
The City has plans to expand the network to other areas of the community as well. The initial expansion plan is focused around connecting existing neighboring stations in Somerville and Everett to Medford Sq. and MBTA train stations, like Wellington Station, South Medford/Ball Sq. Station, and Medford/Tufts U. Station. There are plans in place for a station at the River’s Edge Apartment complex, sponsored by Preotle, Lane and Associates. City officials are actively working on securing additional funding sources, including a Massachusetts Gaming Commission grant and another Community Connections grant as well as several privately sponsored stations.
For more information on how Bluebikes work, please visit: https://www.bluebikes.com/.
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Steve Smirti
Director of Communications | Office of Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn
Medford City Hall
85 George P Hassett Dr, Medford, MA 02155
781-393-2529 (office)
516-606-1524 (mobile)
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