Boston City Council approved a $3.3 million grant on October 21, 2026 to fund the purchase of 887 battery‑assist bicycles and 434 replacement batteries for the city’s Bluebikes bike‑share system.
The grant, provided through a regional planning grant and coordinated with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, received backing from Councilor Sharon Durkan. The funding will allow the city to expand and modernize the Bluebikes network by replacing traditional muscle‑only bikes with electric‑assist models.
The addition of the new e‑bikes is part of a broader network expansion aimed at improving mobility options across Boston.