Medford To Add 3 New Bluebike Stations This Fall

MEDFORD, MA — The City of Medford is adding new Bluebike docking stations to three high density locations through a regional metro planning grant, Mayor Breanna Lungo-Koehn said Wednesday.

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,” 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, 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 plans to expand the network to other areas of the community as well and will continue to provide updates on the expansion. Currently, there are plans in place for a station at the River’s Edge Apartment complex, sponsored by Preotle, Lane and Associates.

Medford officials are also 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, visit https://www.bluebikes.com/.