Boston Bikes

The Boston Transportation Department works to make bicycling fun, safe, and convenient.

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We help plan and design streets for bicycling, manage the City's public bike share program, and add bike parking. We also host fun rides and events and teach Bostonians of all ages how to ride safely and responsibly in the City.

We help all Bostonians experience the joys of biking and support the growing community of cycling in Boston. 

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  • 1 City Hall Square, Room 721
    Boston, MA 02201
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    Office hours
    Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Upcoming events

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Better Bike Lanes Office Hours
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Better Bike Lane Projects

We've implemented a large number of bike lanes in Boston, now we're working to make them better. 

Better Bike Lanes

Bluebikes

Bike Share
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Bike share expansion

Our public bike share is coming to a street near you! In 2021, we're focused on Mattapan and Hyde Park. We want your help in finding the best spots.

Help Us Plan
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Public Bike Share

Bluebikes is our public bike share, owned and managed by the City of Boston in partnership with neighboring municipalities. We own 220 stations and around 2,200 bikes.

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Discounted Passes

We offer discounted passes for residents who receive public assistance or otherwise have qualifying incomes. Passes are only $50 for a full year or $5 for 30 days.

Check Your Eligibility Today

Learn to Ride

We offer free bike riding clinics for adult women who live in Boston.

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BIKE PARKING

We want everyone to have a safe and convenient place to park their bike—at their residence, place of employment, school, or other everyday destination. 

Our Bike Rack Program

Boston by Bike

Boston by Bike
An overview of the Boston by Bike guide.
Choose a bike
We've provided information to help you find a bike that's right for you!
Get accessories
We've provided information about some of the most common items that you might want to add to your bike, or get for yourself.
Plan a route
We've provided information to help you figure out the best routes for bike trips. This includes info about taking your bike on the T.
Ride your bike
Here's what to do before each ride, how to ride on Boston's streets, and tips for riding in different weather conditions.
Park your bike
We've provided information on where you should and should not park your bike.
Fix your bike
Learn how to repair your bike or just get a tuned up.
Report a problem, learn the laws
We've summarized information about how to report a bike-related problem and included a summary of the Mass. General Laws about biking.
Watch videos
We have short videos to help answer your questions about riding in Boston!

Bike Data

More and more people in Boston are choosing to bike! By 2030, our goal is increasing bicycling fourfold. We collect and analyze data each year to understand our progress toward that goal.

Bike Data

More resources

Resources
Go Boston 2030
Bike Laws
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